The operational area of MSS includes 300 villages in 12 Development Blocks in Surguja, Koria, Kabirdham, Bilaspur, janjgirchampa, Surajpur and Korba district of Chhattisgarh state, India. The region is one of the most remote country side, located on the northern and central part of the state. The area is mostly inaccessible hilly terrain with thick forest area.