Nagpur: With the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, June 4, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to recommence a slew of development projects that were on hold for the past 81 days due to the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The MCC, which came into effect on March 16, had temporarily halted these initiatives.
Key projects to resume
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According to NMC’s Public Works Department, the following major projects will now proceed:
Pora River Pollution Abatement Project: This significant project, valued at Rs 874 crore, aims to clean and restore a 12km stretch of the Pora River. Despite receiving funds from both State and Central Governments and being sanctioned on March 3 by Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Abhijeet Chaudhari, the project could not begin due to delays in contract awards before the MCC took effect. Work orders are expected to be issued by the end of June, with a targeted completion period of two years.
KG to PG University in South Nagpur: This educational project, to be operated by Narsee Monjee in Wathoda, also faced delays as contractors were unable to submit necessary bank guarantees before the MCC was enforced.
Laying of sewer lines: A total of 417km of sewer lines will be laid, with 253km allocated for Laxmi Nagar, Hanuman Nagar, Dhantoli zones, and parts of Nehru Nagar zone. The remaining 164km will serve the Hudkeshwar-Narsala area.
Road infrastructure projects: This includes the asphaltation of tar roads, the concretization of roads, and various segments of the Orange City Street project.
Nandigram Project: Aimed at eradicating the stray cattle menace, this project is also poised to move forward.
The implementation of the MCC has notably affected infrastructure works, particularly those related to drainage and sewer lines. Information from the NMC’s DPDC cell indicates that projects worth Rs 84 crore were stalled due to the MCC. This delay poses a significant risk for areas in south and south-west Nagpur, which may face severe challenges during the monsoon season due to incomplete drainage works.
With the MCC now lifted, the NMC can expedite the issuance of work orders and mobilize contractors to resume and complete the stalled projects. The NMC is optimistic about meeting the revised deadlines and mitigating the delays caused by the MCC.
The recommencement of these projects is expected to enhance the city’s infrastructure, improve public health conditions, and contribute to the overall development of Nagpur, ensuring better services and facilities for its residents.
