NMC faces 50% staff crunch, commissioner seeks urgent recruitment The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is grappling with a severe staffing shortage, with nearly 48% of its sanctioned posts remaining vacant. Officials revealed during a departmental review meeting that out of 17,981 sanctioned positions, only 9,322 employees are currently in place, leaving 8,659 posts unfilled. The crisis has significantly impacted civic administration, prompting municipal commissioner Vipin Itankar to take decisive action. Itankar directed officials to expedite the recruitment process for vacant roles and prepare proposals for pending appointments. He also emphasized the need to pursue the state government for officers on deputation, as the civic body requires around 19 officers from the state cadre. The review meeting, held at the commissioner’s chamber in the NMC headquarters, involved senior officials including deputy commissioners Nirbhay Jain and Milind Meshram, chief engineer Manoj Talewar, and other department heads. Jain highlighted the complexity of the staffing issue, noting that the NMC operates under a revised structure with 205 cadres across Class 1 to Class 4 categories. Itankar instructed officials to finalize proposals for pending appointments and maintain regular follow-up with the state government to address the shortage. The meeting underscored the urgency of resolving the staffing crisis to ensure the smooth functioning of municipal services. The vacant posts have created operational challenges, affecting areas such as public health, sanitation, and infrastructure management. With the municipal corporation struggling to meet its responsibilities, the commissioner’s directive to prioritize recruitment and deputation efforts aims to stabilize the administration.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #vipin_itankar #nirbhay_jain #milind_meshram #manoj_talewar
