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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.

May 5, 20256 min read

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

Apr 29, 20255 min read

Decades of Naxal insurgency have shaped Gadchiroli’s social, economic, political, and security landscape.

Apr 28, 20257 min read

Markandeshwar Temple in Gadchiroli showcases medieval stone architecture and sacred legends along the Wainganga River.

Apr 21, 20254 min read

Mendha-Lekha in Gadchiroli is India’s first village to gain legal forest rights and full self-governance through consensus.

Apr 16, 20257 min read

Revised forest rules are affecting tribal land rights in Gadchiroli, Bhandara, and Melghat region of Amravati.

Apr 15, 20256 min read

Gadchiroli’s tribal villages face a quiet crisis in 2025, lacking water, power, and roads amid Naxal challenges.

Apr 3, 20255 min read

Power cuts haunt Vidarbha’s poorest villages, where electrification exists on paper but darkness rules daily life.

Mar 31, 20255 min read

A detailed look at the history of Naxalism in Gadchiroli, key events, major encounters, and its impact on the region.

Mar 13, 20258 min read