Nagpur’s Big Clean-Up: New Treatment Plants Set to Transform City Rivers

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Nagpur is about to take a big step forward in tackling its river pollution problem. City officials have announced plans to build new sewage treatment plants, which should make a real difference for both the environment and local residents.

Key Highlights:

Two new sewage treatment plants are set to be built at VNIT and Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV). These will use a compact, efficient design inspired by Mumbai’s Dharavi model.
The main goal is to stop untreated sewage from flowing into the Nag River, which has struggled with pollution for years. Once these plants are up and running, the water quality in the river should improve noticeably.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari are backing the project, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been asked to prepare a technical report as soon as possible to keep things moving.
The city is also working on a larger sewage network, with over 400 kilometers of new pipes and two more treatment plants planned for Chikhali and Jaitala. This is all part of a bigger push to modernize Nagpur’s water and sewage systems.

Funding is coming from central, state, and municipal budgets, and officials say they’re focused on getting these projects finished quickly so that residents can start seeing benefits soon.

Alongside the sewage upgrades, the city is also reviewing its water supply, road repairs, and CCTV coverage to improve life for everyone in Nagpur.

Source: Economic Times Infra, Times of India, Nagpur Today