Maha: Nandurbar drought forces tribal families to migrate before Dussehra festival

Nandurbar, Oct 12 (UNI) A severe employment crisis in the remote Satpura region has forced tribal families from the Dhadgaon and Akkalkuwa areas to leave their villages in search of work even before the Dussehra festival due to drought-like conditions prevailing there. With drought conditions worsening and local employment opportunities scarce, labourers are migrating to other districts and neighbouring states to earn a livelihood. In a distressing sight, tribal families, including small children, are travelling in the darkness of night in whatever vehicles are available, often under unsafe conditions. The early migration has left families with little choice but to…