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Period Poverty in Vidarbha: How Lack of Pads Affects Girls’ Health and Education
Data from Vidarbha highlights how limited access to sanitary pads harms school attendance and health of young girls.

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Jun 176 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.

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Jun 176 min read


Menstrual Hygiene Initiatives in Vidarbha Schools, Anganwadis
National policy, Asmita Yojana aid menstrual hygiene in Vidarbha schools, anganwadis, but sanitation challenges persist.

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Jun 175 min read


Streetlight Failures Persist Across Vidarbha's Major Cities Since 2022
Vidarbha’s biggest cities face rising streetlight outages as civic inaction and poor maintenance fuel public complaints.

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Jun 165 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


Mahua’s Economic Impact on Vidarbha Tribal Communities
How Mahua flowers boost tribal livelihoods in Vidarbha, shaping local economy and facing modern challenges.

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Jun 167 min read


Futala Lake: ₹200 Crore Spent, Heritage Waterbody Still Struggles
Nagpur's Futala Lake faces environmental decay despite massive investment. Legal battles halt projects as pollution worsens.

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Jun 138 min read


Kanhan River Pollution Threatens Vidarbha’s Water Supply
Kanhan River in Vidarbha faces severe pollution from industry and sewage, impacting health and ecosystems with slow cleanup efforts.

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Jun 136 min read


Kamptee: The Football Nursery of Central India
The story of Kamptee’s football legacy, from military origins to national glory in the heart of Vidarbha.

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Jun 136 min read


Vulture Decline and Reintroduction Efforts in Vidarbha
Vultures have nearly vanished from Vidarbha due to toxic drugs and habitat loss, prompting reintroduction efforts.

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Jun 1210 min read


One Health Aims To Tackle Zoonotic Diseases in Vidarbha
Vidarbha's veterinary, forest, and health sectors can unite via One Health to manage zoonotic diseases in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli.

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Jun 126 min read


Tiger Buffer Zones Expanded in Vidarbha, Impacting Villages and Jobs
Supreme Court expands eco zones in Vidarbha's tiger reserves, affecting mining, farming, and tribal livelihoods.

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Jun 1215 min read


Kamptee: A Historic Military Town Shaping Modern Vidarbha
Kamptee blends military legacy, religious diversity, and urban growth in one of Vidarbha’s most historically rich towns.

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Jun 117 min read


Brijlal Biyani: Championing Vidarbha's Rights and Development
Brijlal Biyani's work as Vidarbha Kesari focused on equitable rights and development for Vidarbha through advocacy and politics.

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Jun 115 min read


How the A.K. Dar Commission Shaped Vidarbha’s Administrative Future
The 1948 A.K. Dar Commission recommended treating Vidarbha separately for better governance and administrative efficiency.

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Jun 115 min read


Water Structures Fail Across Vidarbha as 90% Lie Defunct in Nagpur and Amravati
Nearly 90% of water conservation structures in Vidarbha's Nagpur and Amravati districts are non-functional since years.

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Jun 106 min read


Khindsi Lake: Vidarbha’s Premier Water Tourism and Engineering Marvel
Khindsi Lake in Vidarbha blends historic engineering, water management, and tourism, attracting visitors year-round.

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Jun 105 min read


Political Tussles Over Dalit Welfare Funds in Vidarbha Raise Equity Concerns
Political disputes over Dalit welfare funds in Vidarbha highlight challenges in fair resource allocation.

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Jun 108 min read


Akola Pact of 1947: Vidarbha’s Quest for Autonomy in India’s State Reorganisation
The Akola Pact of 1947 aimed to grant Vidarbha autonomy within a Marathi state, shaping India’s regional identity debates.

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Jun 95 min read


Vidarbha Schools: NDMA Guidelines for Flood and Seismic Safety Measures
NDMA guidelines outline retrofitting Vidarbha’s Chandrapur and Yavatmal schools for flood and earthquake safety measures.

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Jun 95 min read
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