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Some genuine issues

Published: May. 19, 2026
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The journey from Raipur to Dharamjaygarh block in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh on a hot and dry April day seemed endless. The sun was blazing with all its might, announcing the arrival of summer. Leafless trees, a few paddy fields along the banks of the Mahanadi, the longest bridge in Chhattisgarh and dry forests were some of the highlights of our drive to Dharamjaygarh.

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