10 to 5 job, desk and a laptop: Portrait of an ex-Maoist as a university official

The Indian state of Chhattisgarh has hired former Maoist rebels to work in its universities, aiming to reintegrate them into society. The initiative, part of a peace process, has seen ex-rebels take up roles such as lecturers and administrators.

The program, which began in 2008, has led to a reduction in violence in the region, with many former rebels choosing education over armed struggle.

However, the integration process has not been without challenges, with some students and faculty expressing concerns about the former rebels' past actions.