The government is chalking out a plan to rehabilitate Maoists who surrender. Premier Surya Bahadur Thapa Monday cleared a plan to induce “mass surrenders” by the Maoists after a meeting with cabinet ministers and security bodies, The Himalayan Times reported Wednesday.

“PM Thapa directed one of his cabinet ministers to form a committee to prepare plans to rehabilitate those who have surrendered,” the newspaper said quoting undisclosed sources.

“The government will also have to seek donors’ support to launch such a program, but before that Communications Minister Kamal Thapa will form a committee including security officials to plan the framework of the program.”

The army had proposed the rehabilitation program to the previous government, which included an “army buy back” scheme aimed at providing certain incentives to those who surrender their arms, the daily said.

“Besides, a rehabilitation camp will also be set up. Rebels who surrender will receive vocation training in the camp.”