Odisha CM: 15 Maoists Active in Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Rayagada Border Areas

• Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the state assembly about 15 Maoists active in Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Rayagada border areas.
• Under the central government's SRE scheme, only Kandhamal is currently considered Left-wing Extremism (LWE) affected in Odisha.
• Eight other districts are designated as legacy and thrust (L&T) districts.
• Majhi stated that apart from these 15 Maoists, there is no other Maoist presence in the state.
• 96 Maoists have surrendered in Odisha from 2024 to March 15, receiving rehabilitation benefits including financial aid, housing, and vocational training.