<h1>Former insurgents turn to fish farming under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, creating economic alternatives to rebellion</h1> Former insurgents in eastern Jharkhand have transitioned from armed rebellion to fish farming under the government's Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana scheme launched in 2020-21. The program has trained 157 beneficiaries in one district, with approximately 25% of participating families being former supporters or participants of the insurgency. One former insurgent now operates a fish feed mill generating significant annual profits, while another harvests fish worth substantial amounts from leased government ponds. The initiative has contributed to the removal of two districts from the official list of affected areas in May 2025, demonstrating how targeted development programs can provide economic alternatives to insurgency and reduce regional instability.