In a major push to expand Nagpur’s legislative infrastructure, the Maharashtra government has sanctioned 9,670 sq.m of land in Mouza Sitabuldi, next to the BSNL main office, for a new Vidhan Mandal Secretariat complex. The move, formalized through a recent government resolution, is being seen as long overdue by those frustrated with the capital’s limited administrative capacity.
The land, part of Survey No. 1852 originally spanning 16,182 sq.m, was under the Government Printing Press and Library managed by the Department of Industries. Now, a significant chunk has been transferred for exclusive legislative use, following a demand raised in a Legislative Council review meeting on December 16, 2024.
Officials admitted that the current infrastructure is woefully inadequate, especially during the high-pressure winter session. The rest of the land (6,512 sq.m) will remain with the Industries Department for redeveloping nearby facilities like the Central Jail Press and Stationery Depot.
Following site inspections and mapping under the Divisional Commissioner, a departmental committee greenlit the land’s suitability. The Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC) will now handle planning and execution.
The government has finally acted — but critics argue it took far too long. “This should have been done years ago,” said a senior official familiar with the process.
With planning underway, the project promises to modernize Nagpur’s role as Maharashtra’s second capital, but residents and legislators alike are watching closely to ensure it doesn’t become just another delayed file in a dusty cabinet.
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