Gadchiroli girl with Maoist-hit childhood is now engineer at Lloyds; at 20, she is a symbol of hope, helping build the same region her father once fought in
Gadchiroli girl grows from Maoist-affected childhood to engineer: Arvinda Barsagade’s father joined the Maoists after facing local pressure and humiliation. After he surrendered and the family relocated, Arvinda pursued a diploma in civil engineering. Support from the police and a government polytechnic helped her continue her education. Lloyds Metals and Energy later offered her a trainee position, opening up a new career path.