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The Potential of Coal-Mine Tourism in Chandrapur

The Potential of Coal-Mine Tourism in Chandrapur What can we learn from successful international models? Picture 1 above is of the closed coal mine at Dhorwasa, Chandrapur. Picture 2 below is of the Butchart Gardens created on a 55 acre closed quarry in British Columbia, Canada. Can Picture 1 transform to Picture 2?
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What is expected of WCL (and other Mining Companies) While Closing Mines?
What is expected of WCL (and other Mining Companies) While Closing Mines? Vidarbha has the highest number of coal mines in Maharashtra and there are several that are being proposed for future. As such we see that there is much discussion, reporting and even controversy that surrounds proposed mines. Public hearings are organized to allow
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श्रमिक एल्गार आणि पथ विक्रेता कायदा 2014 ची अमंलबजावणी
श्रमिक एल्गार आणि पथ विक्रेता कायदा 2014 ची अमंलबजावणी “पन्नास हजाराचा कर्ज घेवून दोनच महिणे झाले होते, याच कर्जातून एक ठेला विकत घेतला, त्यात स्टेशनरीचा धंदा सुरू केला. थोडे—थोडे पैसे जमवून, घेतलेले कर्ज फेडता येईल, अशी आशा असतांनाच, नगर परिषदेने अतिक्रमण हटाव म्हणत माझा ठेला हटविण्यांची नोटीस दिली. नोटीस वाचताच, कसे जगायचे? कर्ज कसे फेड
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Kolam Adivasis Run Pillar to Post for Ration Shop
Belgaon is a small hamlet of Kolam Adivasis under the Nandappa Group Gram Panchayat. There was a time when this hamlet had its own fair price shop which served a total of around 100-110 card holders. This shop was closed down and ration cards were linked first to the shop at Pittiguda and more recently
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Kolam Youths Allege Toolkit Scam

Kolam Youths Allege Toolkit Scam Complain against ITI Jivti to Tribal Development Project Officer, Chandrapur A group of youths belonging to the Kolam community from Jivti and Korpana blocks of Chandrapur district met the TDPO to complain about corruption in toolkit purchase by ITI Jivti. All the youths have completed the required skill development
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Adivasis in the Central Budget

Adivasis in the Central Budget The Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) have figured prominently in the Central Budget which is a welcome step. FM Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech listed the welfare of PVTG in the Priority 2 category saying, “Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission: To improve socio-economic conditions of the particularly vulnerable
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Social Security Schemes Starved of Central Funds Since March 2022

Social Security Schemes Starved of Central Funds since March 2022 The central government has not released its share under various Centrally Sponsored Social Security Schemes since March 2023. These schemes include the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme and the Indira Gandhi National Handicapped Pension Scheme.
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Deceleration in Chandrapur District Economy

Deceleration in Chandrapur District Economy District Socio-Economic Review Report 20-21 Statistics show Adverse Impact of Covid-19 The review report published by Chandrapur District Statistical Office, Directorate of Economics and Statistics titled ‘Jilha Samajik va Arthik Samalochan – 2022’ (District Social and Economic Review Report – 2022) shows a deceleration in the district’s economy. There is
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Why are Adivasis Resisting Kanhalgaon Sanctuary + EcoSensitive Zone?

Why are Adivasis Resisting Kanhalgaon Sanctuary + EcoSensitive Zone? Sanctuarising Adivasi Communities There is no doubt that conservation of wildlife and environment are of prime importance, but conservation has to be balanced with the right to life and livelihood of local people especially Adivasis who worship nature and depend on the forests for their very
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Chitegaon Gram Sabha Refuses NOC for Sand Ghat Auction

Writes to Government Seeking Outstanding Mining Dues How much did the Gram Panchayats in Chandrapur district earn last year from the auction of sand ghats located in their jurisdictions? The answer is zero. Inspite of the Maharashtra’s new sand extraction policy formulated in September 2019 the state government has not paid a single penny as
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