Chhattisgarh's new anti-Naxal policy: Land, financial aid to victims, surrendered Naxalites

Also, surrendered Naxalites will receive rehabilitation and legal support to start a new life, the official said on Saturday.
The primary objective of the new policy is to support those affected by Naxal violence and reintegrate surrendered Naxalites into the society. The government believes a balance between strict action and rehabilitation is essential to eliminate Naxalism, the official added.
Compensation given in the case of death of 'gopniya sainik' (informers) specially assisting police in anti-Naxalite operations has been increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh (over and above the compensation payable under central schemes).
Similarly, compensation given in the case of permanent disability to such a person has been hiked to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh, the official said, citing the draft of the new policy.

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In case of murder, serious injury or permanent disability to civilians, the victims or families will be provided 1.5 hectares of agricultural land or 4 decimal (1,742 sq ft) of residential land in urban areas. In case land could not be made available, financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh will be given to victims in rural areas and Rs 8 lakh in urban areas, the official said.
If a victim's family purchases agricultural land within three years of the incident, they will get complete exemption from stamp duty and registration fee on purchase of a maximum of two acres of land, he said.
In cases of death of civilians, if a government job cannot be provided to a family member, an assistance of Rs 15 lakh will be paid (Rs 10 lakh to spouse-children and Rs 5 lakh to parents).
The government has also introduced special employment schemes for people affected by Naxal violence.
If a victim secures a