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Khindsi Lake in Vidarbha blends historic engineering, water management, and tourism, attracting visitors year-round.

The Akola Pact of 1947 aimed to grant Vidarbha autonomy within a Marathi state, shaping India’s regional identity debates.

Madhav Shrihari Aney’s efforts shaped Vidarbha’s identity and fuelled the movement for its equal rights.

Vidarbha farmers turn to silk farming with government support, boosting rural income through Tussar and mulberry silk.

Nagpur offers affordable, high-quality healthcare attracting patients from the USA, Europe, and developed nations

An in-depth look at Vidarbha’s traditional sarees, highlighting their weaving techniques, styles, and cultural value.

A detailed account of Shantinatha Temple Ramtek, highlighting its history, architecture, and role in Jain traditions.

An in-depth look at Vidarbha’s handloom industry, its struggles, traditional products, and ongoing revival efforts

How Ramtek’s Ramagiri Hills inspired Kalidas’s Meghdootam, shaping its setting and lasting literary legacy.

Meetha Neem Dargah in Nagpur remains a vital Sufi site, facing challenges of encroachment and lack of preservation.

Kalidas Festival in Ramtek honours classical arts and Kalidasa’s literary legacy, enriching Vidarbha’s culture.

Visit Nagardhan Fort near Ramtek, a historic Vakataka and Maratha site with cultural significance and scenic attractions.

From 2019 to 2024, Vidarbha’s cities faced enforcement gaps, rising costs, and weak infrastructure in plastic waste control.

The Banjara Virasat Nagara Museum in Washim showcases the culture, history, and art of the Banjara community in Vidarbha.

Childline 1098 in Vidarbha shows strong outcomes in cities like Nagpur but faces major gaps in rural districts like Gadchiroli.

Kelzhar in Vidarbha holds historic temples, fort ruins, and legends tied to the Mahabharata and ancient Jain heritage.

Examining the progress and visibility of Nagpur oranges, Yavatmal cotton, and Bhandara rice under India's ODOP initiative.

How a Nagpur-based NGO, Levellers, is using design, health, and grassroots action to support workers, villages, and the environment.

From Gandhi’s ashram to tribal heritage and science exhibits, Vidarbha’s museums preserve stories across time and themes.

Centuries-old wells across Vidarbha reveal lost water systems, cultural importance, and urgent need for preservation.