The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated a ‘Clean Market’ competition aimed at ensuring cleanliness, neatness, and discipline across the city’s markets. Markets from all ten NMC zones are participating in the event, which seeks to improve hygiene and enhance public spaces.
As part of the initiative, NMC’s Enforcement Department has intensified its anti-encroachment drive under the guidance of Additional Municipal Commissioner Ajay Charthankar, following instructions from Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr. Abhijeet Chaudhari.
Prominent markets participating in the competition include:
- Khamla Market
- Gokulpeth Market
- Sitabuldi Market
- Netaji Market Vyapari Sangh
- Mahatma Phule Pushp Utpadak Association
- National Gandhi Market
- Sakkardara Market
- Cotton Market (Mahatma Phule Market Association)
- Machli Market
- Wholesale Cloth Market
- Santra Market
- Nagpur Handloom Cloth Market
- Gandhibag Market
- Merchant Timber Association Gandhikhet
- Mahal Vyapari Sewa Mandal
- Itwari Market
- APMC Kalamna Market
- Kamal Market
- Jaripatka Market
- Mangalwari Market
- Gaddigodam Dukandar Sangh
The anti-encroachment drive focuses on removing illegal structures, regulating street vendors, and addressing unauthorized businesses operating outside designated areas. The campaign also targets those obstructing street traffic.
Harish Raut, Assistant Commissioner, is leading the efforts across all ten zones, ensuring the smooth execution of the initiative.