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Small Farmers in Vidarbha: Daily Struggles with Debt, Crop Losses, and Market Gaps
Small farmers in Vidarbha face shrinking land, debt, poor yields, and unstable markets with little institutional support.

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May 215 min read


Gender Gaps in Vidarbha: Education, Jobs, and Financial Access Still Unequal
Vidarbha shows persistent gender gaps in education, employment, and financial access across districts and communities.

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May 197 min read


Veterinary Gaps in Vidarbha Threaten Livestock Farmers
Livestock farmers in Vidarbha face poor veterinary access, staff shortages, and slow rollout of government health schemes.

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May 165 min read


Nagpur’s Eviction Drives Leave Thousands of Hawkers Without Work
Repeated eviction drives in Nagpur have displaced thousands of hawkers without viable alternatives or legal support.

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May 155 min read


Vidarbha’s Economic Divide: Structural Gaps and Regional Disparities in Maharashtra
Vidarbha faces deep economic and social disparities within Maharashtra, with low income, poor infrastructure, and rising distress.

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May 156 min read


Maharajbagh Road in Nagpur Dug and Rebuilt Repeatedly Over 10 Years
Maharajbagh Road in Nagpur faced repeated digging, delays, and cost overruns, disrupting traffic for over a decade.

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May 145 min read


Spurious Seeds and Fake Inputs Hit Cotton Farmers in Yavatmal and Buldhana
Fake seeds and illegal inputs are damaging cotton farming in Yavatmal and Buldhana, causing crop failure and distress.

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May 126 min read


Flouting and Floating | The Speedbreaker Story
Nagpur’s illegal speed breakers damage vehicles and backs alike as civic rules are flouted without consequence.

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May 123 min read


Cancer Care Access in Vidarbha: Gaps in Screening and Treatment in Rural Districts
Cancer screening and treatment in Vidarbha's rural districts, such as Chandrapur and Yavatmal, face barriers despite government programmes.

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May 87 min read


How Edible Oil Imports Impact Akola’s Soybean and Sunflower Farmers
Akola’s oilseed farmers face low prices and rising input costs as India’s edible oil imports shape local markets.

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May 76 min read


Crimes Against Women in Vidarbha: A Data-Based Look at Justice and Trends
Three-year data shows rising crimes against women in Vidarbha amid delays in justice and limited convictions.

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May 77 min read


Hospital Cleanliness Crisis in Vidarbha: Infections, Filth and Public Distrust
Hospitals across Vidarbha face hygiene failures, infections, and public distrust due to poor cleanliness over three years.

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May 56 min read


POCSO Cases in Nagpur: A Five-Year Breakdown of Crime, Delays, and Gaps in Justice
Detailed report on five years of POCSO cases in Nagpur, highlighting trends, delays, key incidents, and data-backed facts.

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May 17 min read


Education Crisis in Vidarbha: Falling Scores, Fewer Teachers, and Shrinking Classrooms
Vidarbha’s education system faces falling exam results, teacher shortages, and school closures between 2022 and 2025.

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May 16 min read


Illegal Sand Mining in Vidarbha: Rising Trade, River Damage, and Regulatory Gaps
Illegal sand mining in Vidarbha is damaging rivers, fuelling black markets, and exposing serious gaps in enforcement.

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Apr 306 min read


Heavy Metal Contamination Threatens Vidarbha’s Lakes
Recent studies confirm alarming levels of heavy metal contamination in Vidarbha’s lakes, raising health and ecological concerns.

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Apr 306 min read


Drought-Stricken Vidarbha Faces Falling Dam Levels and Water Supply Gaps
Dam storage in Vidarbha drops sharply over three years, disrupting water supply, irrigation, and power generation.

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Apr 295 min read


Impact of Naxalism on Gadchiroli: Conflict, Development, and Change
Decades of Naxal insurgency have shaped Gadchiroli’s social, economic, political, and security landscape.

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Apr 287 min read


Nagpur’s Bhandewadi Dumpyard Crisis: Fires, Waste Overflow, and Health Risks
Bhandewadi dumpyard in Nagpur faces growing waste, recurring fires, health hazards, and management failures in 2025.

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Apr 256 min read


How Groundwater Restrictions Are Impacting Farmers in Yavatmal and Buldhana
Groundwater restrictions in Yavatmal and Buldhana are changing irrigation access, crop choices, and farming practices.

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Apr 256 min read
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