August 8, 2025 3:28 PM
Kalahandi’s Transformation: A Case Study for Tribal-Led Progress
Once symbolic of deprivation, Kalahandi has undergone a remarkable transformation: evolving from one of Odisha’s most underdeveloped districts into a thriving hub of inclusive rural development Back in 2001, Kalahandi’s contribution to Odisha’s Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) was less than 1%, and the average per capita income barely touched ₹19,000. For decades, the district languished under the weight of subsistence agriculture, poor infrastructure, and chronic underinvestment i...