Mumbai, 25 July (HS): About 2,000 families from 49

villages in Gadchiroli district have enrolled till June 30, 2025, under the ‘Upajivika

Vikas Karyakram’ (Livelihood Development Programme). The ambitious programme

conceptualised by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and launched on January 1

this year will be actively supported by the Axis Bank Foundation. About 5,000

families are expected to benefit under the programme, for which Rs 20.34 crore

have been earmarked for three years.

Raising the standard of living by promoting and supporting

sustainable farming and agro-based occupations is the basic aim of the

programme. The target is expected to be achieved by the year 2027-2028.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar