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India’s Steel Boom: Vidarbha’s Chandrapur and Gadchiroli Rise as Industry Powerhouses
India’s steel production surges with Vidarbha’s rich iron ore and coal reserves shaping Chandrapur and Gadchiroli’s industrial future.

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11 hours ago11 min read


Surjagarh Yatra: Tribal Pilgrimage, Sacred Traditions and Mining Struggles in Vidarbha
Tribal devotees revive ancient rituals atop Surjagarh’s peaks as mining controversies reshape Vidarbha’s sacred yatra.

thenewsdirt
Sep 177 min read


Turmeric Farming Expands in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli
Turmeric farming in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli is gaining ground with strong demand, rising prices, and growing farmer interest.

thenewsdirt
Aug 264 min read


Gond-era jaggery centre in Gadchiroli reveals Chanda rulers’ agrarian science
A centuries-old jaggery research centre in Gadchiroli shows how Chanda rulers advanced sugarcane and agrarian innovation.

thenewsdirt
Aug 196 min read


Bribes, Scams and Suspensions: Inside Vidarbha’s 5-Year Corruption Storm
From tiger reserves to transport offices, a 5-year trail of officer corruption has rocked Vidarbha’s governance system.

thenewsdirt
Jul 167 min read


Vidarbha’s Forgotten Airstrips Could Fuel Low-Cost Flight Connectivity
Abandoned airstrips in Vidarbha are being revived for commercial flights, opening faster and cheaper links to key cities.

thenewsdirt
Jul 107 min read


Language Gaps Block Learning for Vidarbha’s Tribal Children
Marathi-only lessons keep Vidarbha’s tribal kids from grasping basics, widening education gaps.

thenewsdirt
Jul 36 min read


Caste and Conflict: How Vidarbha’s Villages Became Social Labels
Villages in Vidarbha turn into symbols of caste and conflict, affecting lives long after incidents unfold.

thenewsdirt
Jun 276 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.

thenewsdirt
Jun 126 min read


Mid-Day Meal Gaps in Gadchiroli and Melghat: Tribal Nutrition Crisis in Vidarbha
Despite revised guidelines, tribal children in Vidarbha face severe malnutrition under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.

thenewsdirt
May 225 min read


Challenges of Digital Education in Gadchiroli, Melghat, and Gondia Schools
Patchy internet and poor infrastructure limit digital education access for students in Maharashtra’s tribal Zilla Parishad schools.

thenewsdirt
May 205 min read


Baburao Shedmake: Gond Chieftain’s 1857 Rebellion in Gadchiroli againt the British
Read about Baburao Shedmake, a Gond leader who fought British rule in 1857, leaving a lasting legacy in Gadchiroli.

thenewsdirt
May 95 min read


History of Gadchiroli: From Ancient Settlements to a Tribal District Facing Conflict and Change
Tracing Gadchiroli's journey from prehistoric fossils and Gond rule to modern-day insurgency and forest governance reforms.

thenewsdirt
May 96 min read


Tendu Leaves and Tribal Income: Gadchiroli’s Forest-Based Economy
How tendu leaves support Gadchiroli’s economy, tribal livelihoods, forest trade policies, and environmental concerns.

thenewsdirt
May 56 min read


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

thenewsdirt
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.

thenewsdirt
Apr 287 min read


Markandeshwar Temple: The Khajuraho of Vidarbha
Markandeshwar Temple in Gadchiroli showcases medieval stone architecture and sacred legends along the Wainganga River.

thenewsdirt
Apr 214 min read


Mendha-Lekha in Gadchiroli: India’s First Self-Governed Village with Legal Forest Rights
Mendha-Lekha in Gadchiroli is India’s first village to gain legal forest rights and full self-governance through consensus.

thenewsdirt
Apr 167 min read


How New Forest Rules Are Impacting Tribal Land Rights in Gadchiroli, Bhandara and Amravati
Revised forest rules are affecting tribal land rights in Gadchiroli, Bhandara, and Melghat region of Amravati.

thenewsdirt
Apr 156 min read


Life in Gadchiroli: The Fight for Basic Needs in 2025
Gadchiroli’s tribal villages face a quiet crisis in 2025, lacking water, power, and roads amid Naxal challenges.

thenewsdirt
Apr 35 min read
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