Gadchiroli, 16 Oct

(HS): Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited have employed 68 Naxalites who have

surrendered and members of 14 families affected by Naxalite violence in

Gadchiroli. Even with limited education, they are being imparted vocational training

at the company’s Skill Development Centre.

Maharashtra chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

appreciated initiative by the LMEL after its Managing Director Prabhakaran announced

training and jobs for the surrendered Naxalites.

Lloyds Metals operates Iron Ore Mining in Surajagad and

DRI (Direct Reduced Iron) Plant in Konsari

in Etapalli Tehsil of Gadchiroli district.. LMEL, so far, has trained

1,400 local youths and hundreds more are undergoing training.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar