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Vidarbha’s women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs) ignite fresh energy in rural business and livelihoods, find out how.

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

From weak harvests to resilient crops, biofortification can reshape Vidarbha’s farms with low-cost, high-impact fixes.

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

What makes Vidarbha's black cotton soil so unique, and how do its red and alluvial soils shape farming across the region?

How do rising power tariffs and supply reforms impact Vidarbha’s farmers, agro-industries, and low-income homes?

Traditional songs, stories, and rituals in Vidarbha mark the arrival of monsoon and guide farming and community life.

The 110-year-old Jain Derasar in Tajnapeth, Akola remains active, preserving faith, architecture, and community tradition

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

Vidarbha’s rich Jain history spans centuries, with ancient temples, community life, and ongoing spiritual influence in the region.

Kamptee’s temples, mosques, churches, and viharas reflect its long-standing religious inclusion and architectural diversity.

National policy, Asmita Yojana aid menstrual hygiene in Vidarbha schools, anganwadis, but sanitation challenges persist.

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

How Mahua flowers boost tribal livelihoods in Vidarbha, shaping local economy and facing modern challenges.

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

Supreme Court expands eco zones in Vidarbha's tiger reserves, affecting mining, farming, and tribal livelihoods.

Kamptee’s history as a strategic military town played a core role in the evolution of modern Vidarbha. Explore its heritage and significance.

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

The 1948 A.K. Dar Commission recommended treating Vidarbha separately for better governance and administrative efficiency.

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