Arvinda Barsagade
Educational Background of Kavita Moharkar’s Influence
Kavita Moharkar, a noted advocate and political activist, initially inspired her to pursue a legal education. However, she ultimately opted for a technical career path. She enrolled in a government polytechnic in Gadchiroli and completed her diploma in civil engineering in 2025.
On Dec 1, 2025, Arvinda joined as a trainee at LT Gondwana Skill Hub in Hedri, where she had earlier worked as a supervisor.
She later received a tablet from chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at a programme for surrendered Maoists — support she says helped her continue learning. Young people no longer have to leave Gadchiroli for work; jobs are coming to them,” Arvinda said. Referring to Arvinda’s journey, he said, “Now, Gadchiroli is a place where a girl left behind in a Maoist-affected village as an infant can work at a construction site and talk about the next course, the next job, and a quieter family life.”
Police officers who regularly engage with children of surrendered cadres became part of her journey. Sub-inspector Narendra Piwal from Gadchiroli police welfare wing took note when she sought a laptop for her studies. Moharkar subsequently helped her connect with Lloyds human resources team. The initiative is linked to Lloyds Metals and Energy’s iron ore and steel expansion in Hedri and Konsari, part of the investment wave that followed the weakening of four decades of Maoist control in the region. “The end of Maoist violence paved the way for development. As the rebel threat waned, companies such as Lloyds arrived. Gadchiroli SP M Ramesh has stepped up implementation of the rehabilitation policy for former Maoists.
Earlier, fear kept investors, ministers and officials away from interiors of the district.