महात्मा ज्योतीबा फुले कला महाविद्यालय

In Maharashtra state's Vidarbha region, the Gadachiroli district is still regarded as a backward, adivasi, naxal-affected area. Due to poor access to transportation and well-maintained roads, the district has been historically backward since Maharashtra's inception. Although having a plethora of natural resources, this area has remained underdeveloped due to a lack of transportation, industry, markets, higher education facilities, etc. With education, a man can advance in all spheres. Man might be extremely primitive and out of the development stage if there are no educational facilities available. In practically all of the talukas of the Gadchiroli district, the scenario may still be seen in almost the same form even today.

The only enterprise in the Gadachiroli district is a small paper mill in the village of Illur, which is close to Aashti. “Chaparala Prashant Dhama”, a well-known Tirthsthala (Holy sacred Place), is located on the bank of the Pranhita River at 9 kilometres from Asthi, following the confluence of the Wardha and Vain- Ganga rivers. On Mahashivratri, a sizable fair (Jatra) consists of devotees from the surrounding areas who come there. Moreover, Asti has a rich cultural and historical legacy.