Swedish Expertise May Aid Nag River Revival
The CoE, which would focus on water, wastewater, sludge, and energy management, is expected to play a crucial role in supporting the Rs1,927 crore Nag River Pollution Abatement Project, currently being implemented by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) with assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The proposal for the CoE is being spearheaded by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, which completed a pre-feasibility study last year.
A detailed feasibility study is now underway, backed by Sweden's innovation agency Vinnova, following expression of interest from stakeholders in both countries.
Rupali Deshmukh (Karangale), a native of Nagpur and the CEO of IVL India, is leading the initiative. She, along with Consul General of Sweden, Sven Ostberg, visited key institutions and met officials. These included NEERI, IIM Nagpur, VNIT, municipal commissioner and administrator Abhijeet Chaudhari, and the Association for Industrial Development.
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All three academic institutions expressed willingness to host the proposed Centre and collaborate on joint research and technology development. Local industry leaders and NMC officials also extended support. "By leveraging Swedish innovation, we aim to co-develop sustainable solutions for urban water, waste, and energy systems that can directly support Nag River rejuvenation and be scaled across India," said Rupali.
Commissioner Chaudhari noted that the proposed CoE could complement the ongoing river restoration project by introducing advanced Swedish wastewater treatment technologies, real-time pollution monitoring, and capacity building.
Consul General Ostberg, who visited Nagpur for the first time, praised the city's academic strength and economic potential. "Nagpur is on the verge of something remarkable. The energy and vision here are truly inspiring," he said.
The Centre, if established in Nagpur, would mark a significant step in India-Sweden collaboration on sustainable urban development while positioning the city as a hub for environmental innovation. This was bolstered by strong interest from stakeholders in both countries, spanning academia, government, municipalities, and industry.
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