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Public Issues
Everyday Struggles of the people of Vidarbha


PDS Grain Issues in Vidarbha: Selenium and Scam Exposed
Vidarbha’s PDS faces selenium contamination in Buldhana wheat and a foodgrain scam in Hingoli, Yavatmal, Nanded, impacting thousands.


Waterborne Disease Outbreaks in Nagpur During Monsoon
A detailed report on monsoon-linked waterborne disease outbreaks in Nagpur with data, timelines, and official responses.


Data Gaps Undermine Vidarbha’s Poverty Policies
Lack of data hampers Vidarbha’s poverty programs, affecting MGNREGA, PDS, education, and health for the poor.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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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