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Former Maoists in Bastar Clear Class 10 With First Division
Three people from Bastar who were once linked to Maoist activities have passed their Class 10 examination.
They surrendered and began rebuilding their lives through a government rehabilitation programme.
Geeta Narote wants to become a nurse.
Arjuun Oyam wants to become a teacher in his village.
Santosh Achala hopes to become a businessman and farmer.
They could not finish school earlier because of their association with the Maoist organisation.
The programme gives former Maoists study materials and support.
Their results show how education is helping them pursue new goals.
Geeta Narote, Arjuun Oyam, and Santosh Achala cleared Class 10 with first division.
The three previously associated with Maoist activities and later surrendered to authorities.
In 2025, 210 former Maoists in Bastar surrendered and joined the mainstream under a rehabilitation scheme.
Seven former Maoists cleared Class 10, including the three who achieved first division.
The rehabilitation programme provides education, free study materials, and other support at rehabilitation centres.
- Who
- Geeta Narote, Arjuun Oyam, and Santosh Achala, three former Maoist associates from Bastar.
- What
- They passed the Class 10 examination with first division after surrendering and resuming their education.
- Where
- Bastar region, Chhattisgarh, India.
- When
- The results were reported in connection with the 2025 rehabilitation effort.
- Why
- They are pursuing education and new careers through a rehabilitation scheme after being unable to complete formal schooling earlier.
Key facts
- Students
- Geeta Narote, Arjuun Oyam, and Santosh Achala
- Achievement
- All three cleared Class 10 with first division
- 2025 Surrenders
- 210 former Maoists in Bastar surrendered and joined the mainstream
- Successful Candidates
- Seven former Maoists cleared the Class 10 examination
- Education Provider
- Chhattisgarh State Open School
- Support
- Rehabilitation centres provide free study materials and other educational facilities
- Career Goals
- Narote aims to become a nurse, Oyam a teacher, and Achala a businessman and farmer
Quotes
Geeta Narote
Former Maoist divisional committee member and Class 10 first-division student
“I could not study when I was young. Now, I do not want to lose this opportunity and want to make the most of it.”
NDTV
Sources
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