India, March 23 -- The Chhattisgarh government is set to launch a new surrender and rehabilitation policy, which will double the compensation amount for the families of police informers killed in Maoist attacks, from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.10 lakh, an official said.

Although the policy is yet to be officially notified, it is expected to be launched soon.

Informers are those who assist the police during anti-Moaist operations in the Bastar region, often including surrendered Maoists.

"By focusing on financial assistance, education, employment, and reintegration, the policy tries to overpower the appeal of the Maoist movement and address the socio-economic disparities that fuel the insurgency," said Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer o...