In a major step toward cleaner cities and healthier water bodies, Nagpur and 15 surrounding towns are on track to receive a significant sewage infrastructure upgrade under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0. The Maharashtra Urban Development Mission has approved the construction of modern Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) across smaller urban areas, with Nagpur city also set to benefit from improved regional wastewater management.
The 15 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the Nagpur division — including towns like Kamptee, Katol, Saoner, Ramtek, and Kalameshwar — will see new STPs capable of treating a total of 54 million litres of wastewater per day. While these facilities will be built in smaller towns, Nagpur city will see indirect relief, with reduced sewage inflow into its already overburdened rivers, Nag and Pili.
Part of a wider state plan covering 358 ULBs, the project aims to create a total sewage treatment capacity of 1,654 MLD using CPHEEO-approved technology and following strict environmental norms. Notably, treated water from the STPs will be reused for non-potable purposes like gardening and construction — helping conserve fresh water.
The initiative will be delivered under an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) model, with private agencies responsible for design, build, and operations before handing over to local bodies. The plants will feature automated systems, lab testing, and long-term operational setups.
This ambitious project reflects a shift toward integrated sanitation planning, ensuring that even smaller towns contribute to a cleaner, greener future for the entire Nagpur region
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