37 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada

Key Points

1. 37 Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on November 30, 2025.
2. 27 of the surrendered Maoists collectively carried a reward of ₹65 lakh.
3. The surrender occurred as part of the 'Poona Margem' initiative.
4. 12 of the surrendered Maoists were women.
5. Key surrendered cadres include Kumali alias Anita Mandavi, Geeta alias Lakshmi Madkam, Ranjan alias Soma Mandavi, and Bhima alias Jahaj Kalmu, each carrying a reward of ₹8 lakh.
6. The surrendered cadres will receive ₹50,000 each as instant assistance under the government's rehabilitation policy.
7. Over the past 20 months, more than 508 Maoists have surrendered in Dantewada district.
8. In the last 23 months, more than 2,200 Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh.
9. The Centre aims to eliminate Maoism from the country by March 2026.