As Nagpur gears up for the monsoon, the iconic Model Mill chimney—a 150-foot-tall symbol of the city’s industrial past—has just been made monsoon-safe by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). With ₹50 lakh spent on structural repairs, the chimney is now ready to withstand the rains. But beyond safety, the city is turning its attention to how the historic site can be used to serve people once again.
The site, originally part of the Model Mills started by industrialist Diwan Bahadur Sir Kasturchand Daga nearly 90 years ago, was once a bustling hub for Nagpur’s cotton industry. Though the mill shut down decades ago, the land and the towering chimney have remained a physical reminder of the city’s rich legacy.
Now, NMC and the Nagpur Improvement Trust are reviewing redevelopment plans that blend history with modern urban needs. Proposals include affordable housing, a heritage museum, green public spaces, and community zones—all designed to breathe new life into the space.
One key proposal is to convert the abandoned mill workers’ chawl colony in Ganeshpeth into permanent housing for over 320 families, finally fulfilling a long-pending promise.
Locals will benefit from more than just infrastructure—this project aims to create a vibrant, walkable, and inclusive space that honors the past while serving the present.
The chimney now stands not just as a relic, but as a beacon of transformation, ready to witness a new chapter where memory meets modernity, and community reclaims its space.
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