A tribal youth is leading efforts to make Udmal village Maharashtra's first Dark Sky Community. This initiative aims to protect the night sky from light pollution and boost tourism. Villagers initially had concerns but were convinced by the potential economic benefits. The project has received government backing and funding for necessary infrastructure and equipment. Udmal is now poised to become a model for community-led responsible tourism development.

Source: Young stargazer puts Maha tribal village on astro-tourism map