Clear Encroachments, Free Footpaths: Gadkari Sets 8-Day Deadline for NMC Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday directed officials of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) to immediately clear encroachments and restore footpaths for pedestrian use, calling the situation “alarming.” He mandated a detailed action-taken report within eight days. The directive was issued during a review meeting held at his residence to assess key development projects. The meeting included Guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Rajya Sabha MP Maya Ivnate, MLA Krishna Khopde, mayor Neeta Thakre, deputy mayor Leela Hathibed, standing committee chairperson Shivani Dani-Wakhare, leader of the house Balya Borkar, municipal commissioner Vipin Itankar, and other officials. Gadkari highlighted that encroachments had spread across major roads and footpaths, severely restricting pedestrian movement. He instructed officials to conduct a comprehensive survey of encroached land, detailing ownership, current possession, and reservation status. To improve transparency, he proposed involving engineering students in an independent survey to verify civic data. The exercise was also meant to identify land reserved for playgrounds and gardens for future development. The meeting reviewed several urban development initiatives, including water supply, housing, pollution control, and infrastructure projects. Gadkari discussed plans for 200 parks and playgrounds, a slum-free housing model, and ongoing sewerage projects aimed at reducing pollution in the Nag and Pohra rivers. Progress under the AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0 schemes, road widening works, land acquisition for a 30-meter-wide road in Mouza Chinchbhuvan, and development in backward areas were assessed.#nitin_gadkari #nagpur_municipal_corporation #nagpur_improvement_trust #orange_city_water #nagpur_river
