A closer look at the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) 2024-25 budget reveals how funds were distributed across key development sectors in the city. From road infrastructure and healthcare to market renovations and sports facilities, a total of ₹665 crore was spent on transforming Nagpur into a more modern and livable city.
One of the biggest chunks of spending went into roads and public infrastructure, with ₹45.6 crore used for cement road construction and asphalting to improve connectivity and durability. To enhance public convenience, ₹75 lakh was invested in Jan Suvidha Kendras, ensuring better access to essential facilities. The city’s markets also saw a facelift—₹2 crore each was spent on Ganeshpeth Market and Gokulpeth Market, while ₹1 crore was used for the Kalamma Market Cultural and Commercial Complex. Additionally, ₹1 crore was allocated for garden development to improve Nagpur’s green spaces.
Slum rehabilitation and public utilities were another major focus. The Dalit Vasti Sudhar Yojana received ₹16 crore, while the Dalit-Etar Vasti Sudhar Yojana saw an investment of ₹15 crore. A significant ₹288.4 crore was spent on basic amenities in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) areas, covering roads, drainage, and essential public services.
Healthcare received one of the highest individual allocations, with ₹50 crore spent on the 300-bed hospital in Wathoda, making it the single biggest healthcare project of the year. Meanwhile, the Indora Hospital was upgraded with ₹1 crore, ensuring better medical facilities for the city’s residents.
Nagpur’s sports infrastructure was also a priority, with ₹75.41 lakh used for sports ground development across the city. The Ahuja Nagar Sports Complex saw an investment of ₹3.2 crore, while ₹50 lakh each was spent on the Harapur Sports Complex and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Krida Sankul, reinforcing NIT’s commitment to promoting fitness and recreational spaces.
With these major investments, NIT’s 2024-25 budget reflects a focused push toward urban development, ensuring that Nagpur’s roads, healthcare, markets, and sports infrastructure receive the necessary upgrades for a better quality of life.
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