State-Run Bus Rolls into Remote Gadchiroli After 79 Years of Independence, Connecting 15 Tribal Villages

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Nagpur: Ambezhari, a remote village in north Gadchiroli, which was once a Red liberated zone, witnessed a historic moment on August 18, when a state-run bus rolled into the hamlet, for the first time since independence.
The breakthrough paved the way for linking 15 villages with a population of 5,000 tribals, who were long isolated by Maoist dominance and lack of infrastructure and is located approximately 100km off the district headquarters.
A year ago, in July 2024, north Gadchiroli was under the grip of four formidable Maoist dalams (formations) — Korchi, Tippagarh, Kasansoor, and Chatgaon. A daring encounter in blinding rain at Wandoli, led by the C-60 commandos, decimated four prominent 'dalams', clearing the area of guerrillas and neutralising 12 rebel cadres, including their top leaders.
The bus' arrival sparked jubilation in Ambezhari. Villagers celebrated with traditional music and dance, while school students hoisted the national flag, symbolising hope and pride. The service, operating on Gadchiroli-Chatgaon-Dhanora-Yerkad-Murumgaon-Khedegaon-Ambezhari-Mangewada-Jaisingtola-Malewada route, is a collaborative effort of Gadchiroli Police and the Maharashtra State Transport Corporation and promises to ease daily hardships, improve access to education, and enhance year-round travel for residents.
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Gadchiroli, a Maoist-affected district, has long struggled with poor transportation access, forcing residents to travel on foot. The Ambezhari bus service follows the successful launch of a route from Gadchiroli to Mouza Katejhari on April 26, which was highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his radio address to the nation through 'Maan ki Baat'. The new service, inaugurated by sub-inspector Ajay Bhosle of Katejhari Police Station, extends connectivity to an area 21km beyond Katejhari, further integrating remote communities.
This initiative is part of broader efforts by the Gadchiroli Police to improve infrastructure and quality of life. Over the years, police have facilitated the construction of 507 mobile towers, 420 km of roads, and 60 bridges across the district. In 2025 alone, bus services were launched for the first time since independence on routes like Gatta (Jambiya)-Gardewada-Wangeturi, Katejhari to Gadchiroli, and Markanar to Aheri.
The bus service symbolises more than just transportation—it represents security, development, and hope for a region once paralysed by conflict, said SP Gadchiroli, Neelotpal. Villagers, who once faced isolation and danger, now have a lifeline to essential services and opportunities.
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