Gadchiroli, July 16 -- In a landmark development, a bus service was launched on Wednesday for the first time since Independence from the remote village of Markanar in the Bhamragad subdivision of Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district.

Located just 6 km from the Chhattisgarh border, Markanar had long been isolated due to a lack of reliable public transport, making it difficult for residents to access essential services.

The inaugural bus journey to Aheri was met with scenes of celebration and patriotic fervour, as local residents lined the route waving the national flag and cheering the historic moment. This long-awaited connectivity is set to benefit several remote villages, including Markanar, Phulnar, Koparshi, and Poyarkoti.

This initia...