According to the Gadchiroli police, the bus service was flagged off on Monday, August 18, 2025, marking a significant step toward improving connectivity for the tribal communities living in Maoist-affected regions
Ambeshari village is located around 100 km from the Gadchiroli district police headquarters. Pic/Gadchiroli Police
In a historic milestone, the Gadchiroli Police, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), was successful in launching the first-ever bus service to an extremely remote Ambeshari village and 14 other surrounding villages in Gadchiroli district, officials said on Monday.
Ambeshari is located around 100 km from the Gadchiroli district police headquarters and 21 km from Katedari in the district, has long remained cut off due to lack of public transport.
According to the Gadchiroli police, the bus service was flagged off on Monday, August 18, 2025, marking a significant step toward improving connectivity for the tribal communities living in Maoist-affected regions.
At the inaugural function, the villagers gave a grand traditional welcome, with folk instruments, dancing, and schoolchildren waving the Indian flag as the bus arrived in the village for the first time since Independence, it said.
The initiative was launched by Assistant Police Inspector Ajay Bhosale from Katedari outpost, under the guidance of Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police Neelotpal.
The bus route from Gadchiroli to Ambeshari via Chhatgaon, Dhanora, Yerkad, Murumgaon, Khedegaon, Mangewada, Jaysingtola, and Malevada will serve locals from more than 15 villages.
It will also offer the locals and their children to access education, healthcare, and government services, etc. the police said.
Earlier this year, similar bus services were started between Gadchiroli to Katedari (April 2025), Gatta to Wangetri, and Markanar to Aheri, with active support from the police force.
The project is part of a larger effort by the Gadchiroli Police to integrate remote areas, boost development, and combat isolation caused by Maoist activity.
"So far, the police have facilitated the installation of 507 mobile towers, constructed 420 km of roads, and built 60 bridges across the district," the officials said.
The bus service also ensures regular transport for students, enabling better access to schools and reducing daily foot travel for villagers, they said.
Senior police officials involved in the initiative include Additional SP (Operations) M. Ramesh, Additional SP (Admin) Gokul Raj G., Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Dhanora) Jagdish Pande, and Deputy SP (Operations) Vishal Nagargoje, all working under the vision of SP Neelotpal.
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