State Govt. to launch special development scheme 

Guwahati, Aug 26: Assam government will launch special developmental scheme in the pockets from where militant outfits raise its cadres. 

The state government has sought the help of government of India in the implementation of this scheme. According to the state government assessment there are certain areas in the State which contributed maximum number of youth to the militant organizations.  

Assam chief minister, Tarun Gogoi said, “We have identified 1152 such underdeveloped villages located in the remote areas of 20 districts of the State. These villages are located in riverine or remote areas along the inter-state and international borders of the State and are without basic infrastructure of roads, water supply, electricity etc,” 

According to Gogoi,” There is a feeling of neglect and alienation among the youth of these villages. In addition to the counter terrorism measures, the State Government is giving special attention to the development of these remote villages and also employment of the youth of these villages to wean away these youth from joining the militant organizations,” 

The state government has also requested the government of India to review and revise the existing rehabilitation scheme for the surrendered militants to make it more attractive. 

Presently an incentive of Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2 lakh is given to militants under union government's rehabilitation fund. 

Gogoi argued, “If we make the rehabilitation package more attractive, many more disgruntled cadres would be tempted to leave the militant outfits and join the mainstream.  I would request the Government of India to review the rehabilitation scheme for surrendered militants to make it more attractive,”