Poona Margem initiative
51 Maoists Embrace Peace: Inside Chhattisgarh's Successful "Poona Margem" Rehabilitation Program
Oct 30, 2025 12:58 am CST
In a landmark achievement for Chhattisgarh's anti-Naxal campaign, 51 Maoist operatives have surrendered through the "Poona Margem" rehabilitation initiative. This comprehensive program offers financial support, vocational training, and social reintegration to former militants, demonstrating the effectiveness of combining humanitarian outreach with security operations. Since 2024, the region has witnessed over 650 surrenders, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to insurgency.
21 Maoists Surrender with 18 Weapons in Chhattisgarh: Major Breakthrough in Poona Margem Rehabilitation Initiative
Oct 26, 2025 08:27 pm CST
In a significant development for Chhattisgarh's anti-insurgency efforts, 21 Maoist cadres, including 13 women and Division Committee Secretary Mukesh, surrendered in Kanker district with 18 weapons. This surrender is part of the 'Poona Margem: Rehabilitation through Reintegration' initiative by Bastar Range police, following previous surrenders of 210 and 103 Naxalites in October.