Surrendered Maoists Grasp Reins of Progress 32 Former Maoists from Bijapur Learn the Skills of Poultry and Goat Rearing

Raipur, October 9

Thirty-two surrendered Maoists from Bijapur district, who left the path of Maoism and returned to the mainstream of society, have now taken a significant step towards development and self-employment. All of them have successfully completed a one-month special training in poultry and goat rearing at the Regional Self-Employment Training Institute in Jagdalpur. Through this training, the former Naxals not only learned the scientific methods of animal husbandry but also understood the nuances of becoming a successful entrepreneur. In the one-month intensive training, the surrendered Maoists were given every important piece of information related to poultry and goat rearing. Here, they received training on selecting improved breeds, fodder management and balanced diet information, vaccination, identification and treatment of diseases, as well as strategy for availing benefits of government schemes, obtaining loans, and bringing their products to the market.
Expressing his happiness, one of the surrendered Maoists said that life in the jungle was very difficult and empty. The rehabilitation policy created at the initiative of the state’s Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai to connect the surrendered Maoists with the mainstream of society is an innovative effort. Because of this, we can now work with our hands and lead a stable and dignified life for our families. We have gained a lot of courage from this step taken by the government.