Dr Ambedkar Convention Centre in Nagpur Mostly Operational, Statue 75% Complete The Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre in Nagpur, constructed at a cost of Rs140 crore, has been declared largely operational by the state government. During a legislative assembly meeting, officials stated that all major facilities, including the auditorium, banquet hall, conference and training halls, dormitory, guest rooms, mini conference hall, and reading room, are fully functional. Social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat confirmed that the centre is being utilized effectively and that there has been no public complaint regarding its operations. A 40-foot statue of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, a central feature of the complex, is reported to be 75% complete and is expected to be finished within two months. The statue’s progress has been highlighted as a significant milestone in the project. Shirsat emphasized that the centre’s infrastructure is now operational, with revenue from hall rentals and allocated government funds covering its maintenance costs. Electricity and upkeep expenses are managed through this combined financial mechanism. Despite the centre’s readiness, Nagpur North MLA Nitin Raut raised concerns about non-functional facilities, including a proposed bank branch, canteen, and commercial units. He questioned the delay in completing the statue and whether a dedicated maintenance budget had been allocated. Shirsat responded by stating that 17 banks were invited through public notices and direct communication to establish branches at the centre, but none have responded. The government is now planning to reinitiate the process for allocating the bank space, canteen, and commercial units on a rental basis.#nagpur #nitin_raut #dr_babasaheb_ambedkar_convention_centre #sanjay_shirsat #dr_babasaheb_ambedkar_statue
