The Gadchiroli Police has brought new hope to the lives of Naxalites who have abandoned violence and joined the mainstream. A total of 48 surrendered Naxalites have been provided jobs in various positions at the newly established Lloyds Metals Industry in the district.

According to Gadchiroli SP Neelotpal, over 600 Naxalites have surrendered to the Gadchiroli Police so far. Since the surrender policy was revised in 2014, the government has been making various efforts to help surrendered Naxalites integrate into society. The government contributes a certain amount of money and land for the rehabilitation of Naxalites who have surrendered under this surrender scheme. In addition to going two steps ahead of this, Gadchiroli Police has worked to hire Naxalites who have turned themselves in. SP Neelotpal claimed that Lloyds accepted his proposal to hire returned Naxalites at the newly formed Lloyds Metals Industry in Gadchiroli. For positions in its Konsari Project, Lloyds chose 48 Naxalites who had surrendered.

"First of all, Lloyds did profiling of the surrendered Naxalites according to their education and skills, later they were given training for 3 months. Today all these 48 people are working in various units of Lloyds and are getting monthly salary of 15 to 20 thousand rupees," said Neelotpal. The deputy commander for the Chatgaon region, Maniram Atla, who turned himself into the Gadchiroli police in 2019, stated, "After surrendering, I have got the right to live a new life. I am very happy to get a job in Lloyds Metals. I am now living my life on my own, there is no pressure on me now." Ramesh Katvo, the company platoon leader who turned himself into the authorities in 2014, stated, "After being in the Naxal movement for 10-12 years, I realised that this path is wrong, neither we nor our family will benefit, that is why I surrendered in 2014, I am happy with the new job given to me by the government and I am taking care of my family."

After learning the truth about the Naxals, Sainaath Pungati, who turned himself into the Gadchiroli police in 2006, decided to leave his career as a Maoist recruiter and enter the mainstream. He said, "Life is moving forward with the new job, now my confidence has increased that I can live a good life now." He felt that his life had previously been a shadow of fear, but now he can breathe freely. According to SP Neelotpal, "Gadchiroli Police is working with the district administration to reach out the various welfare schemes of the government to the people and try to connect them with the mainstream." The primary goal of the police force is to eradicate Maoism from the district. Neelotpal urged the Naxalites to abandon their armed struggle in the jungles and return to the mainstream. He assured them that the police would support their rehabilitation and help them find employment.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently visited Gadchiroli, where he inaugurated several projects in the district. During his visit to Konsari, the CM handed over job letters for Lloyds Metals and shared certificates to Naxalites who had surrendered. The Maharashtra government's endeavour was commended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi wrote in his post on X, "I laud the Maharashtra Government's efforts to ensure all-round development in remote and Maoist-affected areas. This will certainly boost 'Ease of Living' and pave the way for even more progress. A special congratulation to my sisters and brothers of Gadchiroli and the surrounding areas".