Odisha's increased Maoist surrender rewards lure cadres from Chhattisgarh

Odisha's enhanced reward policy, offering 10% more than Chhattisgarh and an additional Rs 10 lakh for top cadres, has spurred a mass surrender of 22 Maoists. This lucrative rehabilitation package, coupled with housing and ration benefits, aims to persuade cadres, largely from neighboring states, to lay down arms and shun violence.