Gadchiroli Field Trainers Complete Digital Census Training for 2027 A three-day training program for 40 field trainers preparing for the first phase of the 2027 digital census concluded in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, on April 8. The initiative, organized jointly by the Census Directorate, Mumbai, and the Gadchiroli collector’s office, aimed to equip trainers with the skills needed to conduct the census in a fully digital, paperless format. The 2027 census will mark a significant shift from traditional methods, relying entirely on digital tools to collect data. Field trainers will subsequently train enumerators and supervisors at the taluka level to ensure seamless implementation. The training sessions, held at the district planning hall in Gadchiroli from April 6 to 8, were led by key officials. Jogendra Tamgadge, assistant director at the Census Directorate, Mumbai, and Hemant Mohre, naib tehsildar, served as principal resource persons. Additional guidance was provided by Ashish Wankhede, resident deputy collector and district census officer, along with tehsildar Santosh Ashtiker. Participants engaged in discussions and addressed queries during the sessions, reflecting the program’s focus on practical preparation. Collector Avishyant Panda emphasized the importance of accuracy and responsibility during the closing remarks. He highlighted that precise recording of every unit would be critical for the success of the digitally conducted census. Panda urged field trainers to ensure meticulous execution at the taluka level, underscoring the need for rigorous adherence to protocols. The training program’s completion marks a pivotal step toward the 2027 census, which is expected to set a new standard for data collection in India.#avishyant_panda #census_director #gadchiroli_collector_office #mumbai_census_directorate #gadchiroli_district_planning_hall
Gadchiroli Collector Establishes Special Panel to Investigate Illegal Sand Diversion District collector Avishyant Panda of Gadchiroli announced on Friday the formation of a special inquiry committee to investigate allegations of illegal sand diversion from the district’s reserved sand ghats at Gurnoli and Ghati. The probe follows media reports highlighting the unauthorized supply of sand intended for the Gharkul housing scheme beneficiaries to private contractors. The collector’s office emphasized that those found guilty in the inquiry will face strict disciplinary action. The investigation was prompted by concerns over the misuse of reserved sand resources, which are meant to support specific projects and local residents. The collector’s office has also initiated technical measures to prevent future irregularities. Instructions were issued to Pune-based Shaurya Technosoft Pvt Ltd, a company contracted by the state government for e-governance initiatives, to modify the Mahakhanij system. This system now requires prior approval from the collector for any access to sand from Gadchiroli’s reserved ghats, except for local residents’ personal use and Gharkul beneficiaries. Under the updated protocol, local residents can obtain sand for personal consumption by paying a royalty of Rs600 and applicable charges. In contrast, Gharkul beneficiaries are entitled to up to 5 brass of sand free of cost. The distribution of sand is being managed at the tehsildar level across all talukas. According to administrative data, 1,771 local residents have received 14,246 brass of sand for personal use, while 32,129 Gharkul beneficiaries have been allocated 1,61,320 brass.#ghati #avishyant_panda #gadchiroli_collector #gurnoli #gharkul_housing_scheme
From Red Corridor To Economic Hub, Rs 6500cr Pumped Into 140 Projects In Gadchiroli Nagpur: Once the fulcrum of the Red Corridor with 20 guerrilla formations and the dreaded Company 10 housed in the rebel headquarters of Abujmarh, Gadchiroli is now surging ahead as a vibrant economic corridor with 140 development projects of Rs 6,500 crore kicking off, over and above the mega projects, including a steel hub announced by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. This transformation is powered by the government's massive infrastructure push, which is monitored by district collector Avishyant Panda. These initiatives are rapidly bridging the infrastructure gap that once helped sustain insurgency, with focus on roads, bridges, irrigation, health facilities, and urban amenities. "Roads and bridges are improving connectivity in remote forested areas that were long inaccessible due to security concerns," said an official. The public works department (roads) is executing seven key projects of almost ₹2,100 crore, while the National Highways division is handling eight works valued at almost ₹900 crore. Notable initiatives include the 28km Ghugus to Rajoli road (₹199 crore), the 36.9-km Gadchiroli to Armori stretch (₹498.06 crore), and multiple upgrades on NH-353C and NH-930. Several bridges and culverts have been completed or are advancing steadily, with many receiving Stage-II environmental and forest clearances. "The all-weather roads and sturdy bridges are reducing travel time and enhancing market access for tribal farmers," said a key official from Gadchiroli district administration office. Irrigation projects are transforming the rural economy by bringing water to vast tracts of land previously under Maoist influence.#devendra_fadnavis #gadchiroli #avishyant_panda #national_highways_division #gadchiroli_municipal_council
From Red Corridor To Economic Hub, Rs 6500cr Pumped Into 140 Projects In Gadchiroli Nagpur: Once a stronghold of the Red Corridor with 20 guerrilla formations and the infamous Company 10 rebel headquarters in Abujmarh, Gadchiroli is now transitioning into a dynamic economic corridor. Over 140 development projects worth Rs 6,500 crore have been launched, marking a significant shift from its historical role in insurgency to a hub of infrastructure and growth. The transformation is driven by a state-led infrastructure initiative, overseen by district collector Avishyant Panda, which aims to bridge the gap that once supported Maoist activities. The focus is on improving connectivity, irrigation, healthcare, and urban amenities to uplift the region’s economy and quality of life. The public works department is executing seven major road projects totaling nearly ₹2,100 crore, while the National Highways division is managing eight projects valued at almost ₹900 crore. Key initiatives include the 28km Ghugus to Rajoli road, costing ₹199 crore, and the 36.9km Gadchiroli to Armori stretch, priced at ₹498.06 crore. Upgrades to NH-353C and NH-930 are also underway, alongside the completion of several bridges and culverts. These projects are improving access to remote forested areas that were previously inaccessible due to security concerns. "Roads and bridges are enhancing connectivity, reducing travel time, and boosting market access for tribal farmers," said a Gadchiroli district administration official. Irrigation projects are playing a pivotal role in revitalizing the rural economy by bringing water to land under former Maoist influence. Seven major schemes, totaling over ₹2,000 crore, are being implemented under the minor irrigation division.#national_highways #gadchiroli #red_corridor #avishyant_panda #kotgal_barrage
