Less than 200 km from Mumbai, tribal people in Igatpuri lack access to healthcare. Many have to trek through the forest or cross swollen streams for treatment.

Less than 200 km from Mumbai, tribal people in Igatpuri lack access to healthcare. Many have to trek through the forest or cross swollen streams for treatment.

Less than 200 km from Mumbai, tribal people in Igatpuri lack access to healthcare. Many have to trek through the forest or cross swollen streams for treatment.

Mahabaleshwar accounts for 80% of strawberry production in India. This year, the acreage under the popular fruit has shrunk from 2,000 hectares to hardly 800 hectares. Annual production is expected to be half of the usual 40,000 metric tonnes. Farmers blame it on COVID-19 and unseasonal rains.

Mahabaleshwar accounts for 80% of strawberry production in India. This year, the acreage under the popular fruit has shrunk from 2,000 hectares to hardly 800 hectares. Annual production is expected to be half of the usual 40,000 metric tonnes. Farmers blame it on COVID-19 and unseasonal rains.

Mahabaleshwar accounts for 80% of strawberry production in India. This year, the acreage under the popular fruit has shrunk from 2,000 hectares to hardly 800 hectares. Annual production is expected to be half of the usual 40,000 metric tonnes. Farmers blame it on COVID-19 and unseasonal rains.

Mahabaleshwar accounts for 80% of strawberry production in India. This year, the acreage under the popular fruit has shrunk from 2,000 hectares to hardly 800 hectares. Annual production is expected to be half of the usual 40,000 metric tonnes. Farmers blame it on COVID-19 and unseasonal rains.

These tribes living in small hamlets not very far from Pune are at the mercy of the housing society nearby for drinking water. They often buy discarded vegetables – their only meal

These tribes living in small hamlets not very far from Pune are at the mercy of the housing society nearby for drinking water. They often buy discarded vegetables – their only meal

These tribes living in small hamlets not very far from Pune are at the mercy of the housing society nearby for drinking water. They often buy discarded vegetables – their only meal

These tribes living in small hamlets not very far from Pune are at the mercy of the housing society nearby for drinking water. They often buy discarded vegetables – their only meal

These Adivasis (tribals) living in hamlets in Maharashtra's Panshet struggle to avail even the basic healthcare. After the lockdown, many labourers came to these villages from Pune and Mumbai. Villagers are worried as the nearest facility that can treat coronavirus is 40 kms away -- in Pune

These Adivasis (tribals) living in hamlets in Maharashtra's Panshet struggle to avail even the basic healthcare. After the lockdown, many labourers came to these villages from Pune and Mumbai. Villagers are worried as the nearest facility that can treat coronavirus is 40 kms away -- in Pune

These Adivasis (tribals) living in hamlets in Maharashtra's Panshet struggle to avail even the basic healthcare. After the lockdown, many labourers came to these villages from Pune and Mumbai. Villagers are worried as the nearest facility that can treat coronavirus is 40 kms away -- in Pune

These Adivasis (tribals) living in hamlets in Maharashtra's Panshet struggle to avail even the basic healthcare. After the lockdown, many labourers came to these villages from Pune and Mumbai. Villagers are worried as the nearest facility that can treat coronavirus is 40 kms away -- in Pune

As public transport is not available because of the lockdown, they have to walk long distances in sweltering heat to buy flour and vegetables, medicines or to withdraw money or pension

As public transport is not available because of the lockdown, they have to walk long distances in sweltering heat to buy flour and vegetables, medicines or to withdraw money or pension

As public transport is not available because of the lockdown, they have to walk long distances in sweltering heat to buy flour and vegetables, medicines or to withdraw money or pension

As public transport is not available because of the lockdown, they have to walk long distances in sweltering heat to buy flour and vegetables, medicines or to withdraw money or pension

Most parents aren’t aware of the need for vaccination and health officials don’t reach most of the tribal hamlets located in forested areas that can be reached only by a long walk or a trek uphill