Nagpur’s ₹1,927 crore Nag River Rejuvenation Project—touted as a game-changer for the city’s polluted river and crumbling sewage infrastructure—is again crawling due to administrative delays and failed tenders.
Key among the stalled components is Package 5, which focuses on critical sewage interceptors and drainage. After receiving no viable bids, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) was forced to re-tender the package, pushing timelines back significantly.
Package 4, targeting riverbed development and pollution control, has shown modest progress. Its Detailed Project Report (DPR) is ready, and tenders are set to be floated soon.
Meanwhile, Packages 1 and 2, crucial for tackling upstream sewage inflows in North Nagpur, are nearing final approval. These include extensive sewage network construction and interceptor laying—vital to prevent untreated waste from flowing into the river.
Despite repeated promises, actual ground progress remains sluggish. The Bombay High Court has taken serious note of the delays, reprimanding authorities and demanding a revised timeline.
The project aims to lay over 2,000 km of pipelines, build multiple sewage treatment plants (STPs), and connect 1.3 lakh households—with real-time pollution monitoring. It also promises green zones along the riverbanks.
But with tender hiccups and slow coordination between civic bodies and contractors, the ambitious clean-up is losing momentum—and public trust.
Time is running out. Nagpur can’t afford to watch its lifeline remain a drain.
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