Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the state Assembly that there are currently 15 Maoist cadres active in various parts of Odisha. Only Kandhamal district is classified as a Maoist-affected district under the Central Government’s Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme, while eight other districts are considered Legacy and Thrust (L&T) Districts.
CM Majhi clarified that besides the 15 Maoists in border areas of Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Rayagada districts, there are no Maoist activities in other parts of the state. Over the past two years, 96 Maoist ultras have surrendered in Odisha.
In efforts to reintegrate Maoists into society, the state government offers support through the “Surrender and Rehabilitation” policy, providing financial aid, housing, monthly stipend, vocational training for up to 36 months, marriage assistance, health cards, and ration cards. In the last five years, 15 civilians and five government employees, including security personnel, lost their lives in Naxal attacks in various parts of Odisha.
Security forces neutralized 50 Maoists in encounters, arrested 78 Naxals, and saw 125 Maoist party members surrender between 2021 and March 15, 2026. Chief Minister Majhi aims to make Odisha Maoist-free by March 31, 2026, emphasizing the success of ongoing operations and rehabilitation programs in reducing active Maoist cadres.
