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Gadchiroli Tops NITI Aayog Rankings: From Naxal Fear to Development Hub
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News18•07-10-2026, 16:24
Gadchiroli Tops NITI Aayog Rankings: From Naxal Fear to Development Hub
- •Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district secured the first position nationwide in NITI Aayog's April-June 2026 quarterly Delta Ranking under the Aspirational Districts Programme.
- •Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attributed the historic success to major improvements in water conservation, healthcare, women's education, and industrial skill development.
- •Over 6,000 water storage structures were built through initiatives like Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan and PMKSY, boosting agricultural yields and groundwater levels.
- •Advanced vocational courses were introduced in local ITIs in partnership with major corporate giants like Mahindra, Lloyds, and Tata Trusts.
- •The state government envisions transforming the once Maoist-affected district into India's premier Green Steel Hub with sustainable industrial projects.
Key Questions Answered
Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra secured the first position nationwide in NITI Aayog's April-June 2026 quarterly Delta Ranking under the Aspirational Districts Programme.
The revival of the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan and the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) led to the construction of over 6,000 water storage structures, improving groundwater levels and rural water security.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis envisions making Gadchiroli India's premier 'Green Steel Hub', leveraging its abundant mineral resources for clean, eco-friendly steel production.
