This is the 'habitat' of the Korku tribe as well. Indeed, as Melghat developed and roads were built the plight of the Korkus worsened. People from the plains arrived in the area and took advantage of the illiterate tribals. The Korkus borrow money from the Sethias, the money lenders, at an exorbitant monthly interest of 12.5 per cent. When it is sowing time the Korkus borrow again.
Few villagers approach the banks.
Ramkaran of Kanjoli is reluctant to do so though his father had secured a loan from a bank in Dharni. He repaid the money but how can I get money when the patta is not in my name. To change the title deed to my name I will have to bribe the patwari. And it takes at least Rs 50 just to travel to Dharni each time. G.P. Garad, has asked the banks to cut red-tape so that the villagers could benefit from the various schemes meant for them.