Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is setting up 5 more sewage treatment plants (STP) to supply water to gardens at Nagpur. Each garden requires 15,000 to 25,000 Litres water per day. A lot of tap water was used daily for watering plants and keeping the premises clean. Water from bore wells and dug wells were also used in gardens. Nagpur Municipal Corporation is planning to set up 5 more STP’s to meet daily water requirements of the gardens. This will not only treat sewage and reduce water pollution but also save valuable drinking water and ground water.
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4 decades old Raj Nagar slum demolished
Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is working very hard to make Nagpur city encroachment free. In a major demolition drive NMC demolished 40 years old Raj Nagar Slum. To carry the drive NMC was armed with Police Personnel, CRPF Jawans and Fire fighters to avoid any unfavorable circumstances.
Illegal religious encroachments crop up in city
After illegal encroachments by daily vendors and shopkeepers NMC (Nagpur Municipal Corporation) notices illegal religious encroachments on the rise in Nagpur city. Religious encroachments are done by nearby residents people who build a temple for worshiping.
It is easy to clear illegal shop encroachments but difficult to demolish religious encroachments as it would arouse religious sentiments and may lead to communal tension.
Indora Colony faces sewage disposal problem
Residents in Indora colony, Nagpur had been facing problems due to choking of sewage pipes. The pipes choked very often and created problems for residents. To solve the problem the civic body joined the sewage pipe with the Storm Drainage Pipe (SDP) which aggravated the problem instead of solving the problem.
NMC to take action against people stocking construction materials on the roads
Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is in full action conducting anti encroachment drives and now seizing construction material lying on the roads. NMC will also impose fine on residents and builders for encroaching the land. A lot of construction material was seen lying on the road during the anti encroachment drive and so the decision to penalize the owners was taken. The construction material consists of bricks, sand, metal roads etc. These can cause accidents and even eat up space for movement of vehicle or walking space.
Anti encroachment drive for commercial establishments
We have already heard of Nagpur Municipal Corporation anti encroachment drive to clean footpaths and roads to provide space for parking and walking. Now the demolition drive is against commercial establishments which have extended illegally in to public places and have extended their shop beyond limits by constructing shed and walls. The anti encroachment drive is supervised by civic chief Sanjeev Jaiswal and Police chief Ankush Dhanvijay. The walls and sheds will be removed and stern action will be taken against encroachers so that they do not encroach the land again.
E- waste management to start at Nagpur from 1st May
E-waste is Electronic waste which is generated by Television, Refrigerators, Computers and other electronic equipments. They are disposed by the general public along with normal waste. But a rule has been passed to take care of disposal of E-waste from 1st May 2012. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCP) and Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has been given the task to dispose off E- waste in a safe manner from the month of May.
284 water tankers launched to cater to new demands of Nagpur city
Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has launched 284 tankers to meet the increasing demands of water in summer season due to water shortage or poor supply of water. The increased number of tankers is sure to reduce water problems faced by Nagpurians as more tankers will lead to more and better supply of water.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation ignoring water leaks due to weak pipes
North Nagpur is experiencing water shortage while water is flowing down the drains in Shanti Nagar and Satranjipura zone. There are several water pipes which are leaking and oozing out more than 1000 litres water per hour. Many near by residents are accumulating this water to be consumed by stray animals and rest is draining. The nearby residents claims the leakage problem to be 20 years old. They had informed Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) about it but no action was taken.
An appeal by Nagpur Municipal Corporation to all Nagpurians
Nagpur Municipal Corporation urges Nagpurians to help them keep Nagpur Parks , Temples and Lakes clean. If anyone finds any garbage surrounding these public places then they should inform NMC about it. Use NMC Facebook page to post any Complaint regarding garbage – http://www.facebook.com/pages/NMC-Garbage-Complaint/263385173685699NMC