Mini Setu Kendras To Bring Digital Governance To Core Gadchiroli Residents of remote and once Maoist-affected areas in Gadchiroli, including Binagunda, Bhamragarh, Etapalli, Fulnar, and Gardewada, will soon gain access to government services through newly upgraded centers. The Maharashtra government has approved the transformation of 22 existing service centers in the district into Mini Setu Kendras, also known as Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendras. These centers aim to bring essential government, banking, and digital services closer to rural communities, reducing the need for long-distance travel to obtain certificates, applications, or access public schemes. The initiative includes 13 Dadalora Khidki centers, previously operated with police administration support, and nine Aadi Seva Kendras managed by the Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP). Gadchiroli collector Avishyanth Panda highlighted that each center will offer 21 categories of revenue services, rural development initiatives, and Aadhaar-linked facilities. Business correspondents will also provide basic banking and financial services, enabling residents to access these resources without traveling to distant bank branches or government offices. Each Mini Setu Kendra will be staffed with an operator to assist villagers with online applications, certificates, and enrollment in government schemes. The government will provide one-time support for infrastructure, including computers, printers, scanners, and other necessary equipment. Operators will receive a monthly salary of up to Rs 8,000 for a period of one year. The project leverages existing infrastructure to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.#gadchiroli #integrated_tribal_development_project #mini_setu_kendras #avishyanth_panda #dadalora_khidki
