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How the Forest Rights Act reshaped land access, incomes, and community-led forest management in Vidarbha’s villages.

Read about Baburao Shedmake, a Gond leader who fought British rule in 1857, leaving a lasting legacy in Gadchiroli.

Vidarbha’s urban homes and schools are adopting rooftop rainwater harvesting under Jal Shakti Abhiyan to combat water scarcity.

Tracing Gadchiroli's journey from prehistoric fossils and Gond rule to modern-day insurgency and forest governance reforms.

Tracing the Bhoja dynasty’s shift from Vidarbha to Goa, highlighting their Yadava heritage and coastal rule in Chandrapura.

Supreme Court declares digital access a fundamental right; Vidarbha's rural regions face hurdles in implementation.

The world's smallest wild cat, the rusty-spotted cat, faces habitat loss and research gaps in Vidarbha's forests.

The Hemadpanthi Rameshwar Temple in Sindhkhed Raja, Maharashtra, showcases remarkable ancient architecture and history.

The caste census is set to reshape Vidarbha’s political landscape by highlighting key demographic shifts.

Nationwide protests grow over Waqf law changes, raising legal and community concerns in Nagpur, Akola, and Yavatmal.

How tendu leaves support Gadchiroli’s economy, tribal livelihoods, forest trade policies, and environmental concerns.

Baba Amte's work in Chandrapur, founding Anandwan, transformed lives of leprosy patients with dignity and self-sufficiency.

Sindkhed Raja’s past spans royal connections with Jijabai and remarkable archaeological discoveries.

Know about Shrikant Jichkar’s record of 20 degrees, public service, family background, and why he remains one of India’s most remarkable scholars.

Khamgaon, known as the Silver City, thrives on silver trade, cotton markets, and growing industry in northern Maharashtra.

A detailed account of Buldhana’s history, tracing its journey from prehistoric times through ancient and colonial eras.

An overview of Vidarbha’s mineral wealth, its role in industries, and the ecological challenges of mining activities.

Anandwan in Chandrapur stands as a self-sustaining community empowering people affected by leprosy and disabilities.

TRIFED’s Van Dhan Kendras support tribal producers in Gadchiroli and Melghat through training, value addition and market access.

Dam storage in Vidarbha drops sharply over three years, disrupting water supply, irrigation, and power generation.