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Tribal Languages Find New Life Through Innovative Education Model Vidarbha
A low-cost model in Vidarbha is boosting school attendance and literacy among tribal children through local language learning.

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8 hours ago6 min read


How Digital Land Records Are Reshaping Rural Ownership in Vidarbha
Vidarbha’s digital land record drive promises ownership clarity, but tribal blocks face deeper hurdles amid the shift.

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1 day ago5 min read


Nagpur’s ₹517 Cr African Safari: Exotic Ambitions or Wildlife Crisis?
Nagpur’s costly African Safari faces overcrowding, disease risks, and management chaos threatening its grand plans.

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4 days ago7 min read


Farm Pond Programme Changing Vidarbha Farming?
Can the farm pond programme improve water security and crop yields in Vidarbha’s drought-affected districts?

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4 days ago7 min read


Nagpur’s Futala Lake: From Royal Glory to Contested Battleground
Futala Lake’s journey from regal reservoir to epicentre of Nagpur’s conservation clashes.

thenewsdirt
Jul 410 min read


Wainganga-Nalganga Link: Will This Mega Canal Revive Vidarbha Farms?
Massive river-linking plan promises to transform Vidarbha’s fields and future with canals and new irrigation hopes.

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Jul 38 min read


Legendary Tigers of Vidarbha: Remarkable Stories from the Wild
Read about the legendary tigers of Vidarbha whose extraordinary lives and fates continue to fascinate and inspire.

thenewsdirt
Jul 17 min read


Eklavya Schools in Vidarbha: Tribal Education’s Bold Leap
Vidarbha’s tribal youth find new hope, see how Eklavya Model Schools are changing lives and shaping futures.

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Jul 17 min read


Vidarbha’s Tribal Single-Teacher Schools: A 2027 Deadline Looms
Vidarbha’s tribal schools rely on single teachers, raising concerns about education quality and dropouts. Can recruitment meet the 2027 NEP goal?

thenewsdirt
Jun 307 min read


Vidarbha Women Fuel Rural Enterprise With SHG Power
Vidarbha’s women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs) ignite fresh energy in rural business and livelihoods, find out how.

thenewsdirt
Jun 306 min read


How the Purna Water Partnership Changed Water Management in Vidarbha
Purna’s grassroots water alliance reshaped farming in Vidarbha, but did it go far enough? A decades-long story unfolds.

thenewsdirt
Jun 267 min read


Are Vidarbha's Rivers Dying?
Why are Vidarbha’s sacred rivers like Tapti and Wardha vanishing? Uncover their vital role and pollution crisis now!

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Jun 257 min read


What Lies Beneath Vidarbha? A Deep Dive into Its Diverse Soil Types
What makes Vidarbha's black cotton soil so unique, and how do its red and alluvial soils shape farming across the region?

thenewsdirt
Jun 256 min read


Monsoon Folk Stories and Songs That Shape Rural Life in Vidarbha
Traditional songs, stories, and rituals in Vidarbha mark the arrival of monsoon and guide farming and community life.

thenewsdirt
Jun 236 min read


Nagpur Civic Projects: Pre-Election Inaugurations vs Real Issues
Nagpur’s civic projects launched before polls contrast with ongoing water, waste, and infrastructure challenges in Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
Jun 208 min read


110-Year-Old Jain Derasar in Tajnapeth, Akola, Still Stands Strong
The 110-year-old Jain Derasar in Tajnapeth, Akola remains active, preserving faith, architecture, and community tradition

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Jun 207 min read


Jain Sacred Centre of Padampur, Gondia: History and Heritage
Padampur’s Jain relics in Gondia reveal medieval art, royal history, and unique religious heritage of Vidarbha.

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Jun 196 min read


Jain History and Heritage of Vidarbha: Ancient Roots and Living Traditions
Vidarbha’s rich Jain history spans centuries, with ancient temples, community life, and ongoing spiritual influence in the region.

thenewsdirt
Jun 185 min read


Religious Buildings of Kamptee: A History of Inclusion Through Architecture
Kamptee’s temples, mosques, churches, and viharas reflect its long-standing religious inclusion and architectural diversity.

thenewsdirt
Jun 176 min read


Kamptee’s Mosques: History and Significance in Vidarbha
Discover Kamptee’s unique Islamic heritage and the story behind its many mosques in Vidarbha’s heartland.

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Jun 166 min read
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