NEW DELHI/RAIPUR, October 16, 2026 – Underscoring that the government’s duty extends beyond merely restoring peace, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that the end of the Maoist insurgency must mark the beginning of comprehensive rehabilitation for those left with permanent disabilities due to decades of violence in the Bastar region.
Addressing a three-day artificial limb and assistive equipment distribution camp in Dantewada via video conferencing, the Home Minister emphasized the need for sustained support. He stated that individuals who have lost limbs or suffered lasting injuries from Maoist violence need substantial assistance to rebuild their lives. Shah assured that the Central and Chhattisgarh state governments are committed to working together to help these victims regain their independence and live with dignity.
The distribution camp, organized under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan from October 15 to 17, aims to benefit 768 persons with disabilities from the highly affected districts of Dantewada, Bijapur, and Sukma. Specifically, the initiative provides aid to 509 individuals from Dantewada, 197 from Bijapur, and 62 from Sukma. The program is being supported by the Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti, Jaipur, alongside other non-governmental organizations.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also joined the program virtually. Echoing the Home Minister’s sentiments, the Chief Minister declared that accelerating development in a Maoist-free Bastar is now the administration’s top priority, with a renewed focus on delivering basic services, generating employment, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for the local populace.
Published by True Roots Media Network