Gadchiroli, Oct. 7 -- Gadchiroli district which has had a dubious reputation of being a hub of naxalism in Maharashtra, has secured the top position nationally in the overall delta ranking for the April-June 2026 quarter under NITI Aayog's Aspirational Districts Programme.
According to a release issued by the District Information Office (DIO), for the April-June 2026 quarter, Gadchiroli secured the first position nationally, while Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir ranked second.
It attributed the achievement to coordinated efforts by various departments, which resulted in marked improvements across development indicators.
The district also ranked first in the agriculture and water resources sector, reflecting significant improvemen...