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Pandavani: Not just folk art but history kept alive through generations
Pandavani is Chhattisgarh's tribal Mahabharata-singing tradition. Teejan Bai, who passed away recently, gave it global recognition and ensured continuity of tradition by training 200 disciples.
Bodhghat Dam: A New Dawn for Bastar Region after 45 years
Bodhghat project’s revival after 45 years promises to boost Bastar's development with irrigation, energy, and economic growth. Tribal rights, rehabilitation, and environmental concerns need to be balanced though.
Ken-Betwa river linking project: Arithmetic of destruction or optimistic hydrology?
If the Ken-Betwa river linking project comes into implementation, will it address absence of proper water management gap? Will it bring water to the region and support agriculture, livelihoods, and long-term development?