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Paatalkot Valley
- 30 Sep 2025
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First Health Centre was inaugurated in the remote tribal valley of Paatalkot in Chhindwara district (MP), marking a significant step towards last-mile delivery of government services.
- Central government initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana, Dharti Abba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, and Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan have improved roads, housing, drinking water, electricity, and education.
Paatalkot Valley
- About: It is a horseshoe-shaped valley of 79 sq km surrounded by hills.
- Doodhi river (tributary of River Narmada) flows in the valley.
- It is home to Gond and Bharia tribes, classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
- Geology: The valley features ancient rocks from the Archaean era (around 2500 million years old). The rock composition includes:
- Granite gneiss, green schists, and quartz.
- Gondwana sediments like conglomerate sandstone, shales, and carbonaceous shales.
- Shilajit, a composite carbon substance, is found in patches in the upper zones.
- Culture & Tourism: It hosts an annual Satpuda Adventure Sports Festival in October, promoting tourism and local engagement.
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