Second-life surgery | Surrendered Maoists in Maharashtra reverse vasectomies for family life
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Summary
As men in Maharashtra’s Maoist-affected Gadchiroli district give up arms, their outlook on life has changed. This report discusses how they are reversing the vasectomies that a life of resistance in the forest had forced them into
Key Facts
Type Research
Source The Hindu - National
Published Thursday, 11 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Net-zero target: 2070
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right