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Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BCC adapts robotic solution to UGD problems
Belagavi: The border town of Belagavi took a significant step forward today. In a bid to find immediate solutions to the frequent underground drainage (UGD) issues in the city, the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) turned to technology by conducting a trial demonstration of a robotic inspection machine .The demonstration took place near Hanuman Nagar in the presence of mayor Mangesh Pawar, deputy mayor Vani Vilas Joshi, ruling party Hanamant Kongali, along with several corporators and municipal officials. During the event, technical experts from the company explained the machine's functionality, efficiency, and technological features in robotic device enters underground drainage lines and accurately detects problems such as e blockages, leakages, and water contamination, using cameras and sensors. It provides live visuals from inside the pipeline and serves as an effective tool for assessing UGD conditions. The robot can detect issues even before the pipes robotic machine costs around Rs 27 lakh. The company agreed to offer one month of free training. Additionally, for Rs 5.5 crore, the company will handle operations and maintenance for three years under a service Mangesh Pawar clarified that the project will not affect the employment of civic workers. "The robot is only for detection purposes—manual labour will still be necessary," he assured. He further added that all members will discuss the pros and cons of the purchase before making a final decision. Deputy mayor Vani Joshi stated that a decision will be taken based on necessity and performance the perspective of public health and urban cleanliness, this technology could be crucial. The shift from manual labour to machine power, precise management, and quick detection will help prevent accidents and delays caused by drainage blockages. This innovation could mark the beginning of a new chapter in the city's cleanliness and sanitation efforts.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Robots soon to dig out faults in Belagavi drainage system
If all goes well, robots will soon be detecting faults in the underground drainage system in Belagavi and repairing them. Mayor Mangesh Pawar, Deputy Mayor Vani Vilas Joshi and senior Belagavi City Corporation officers witnessed a demonstration of the robots here on Friday. Mr. Pawar said that he is happy with the demonstration. 'A final decision on procuring the machine systems will be taken after discussing it with officers and corporation members,' he said. Ms Joshi maintained that a decision will be taken based on necessity and performance results. The demonstration took place near Hanuman Nagar. City Corporation ruling party leader Hanumant Kongali, Deputy Commissioner in the corporation Laxmi Nippanikar and others were present. Technical experts from the company described the machine's functionality, efficiency and technological features in detail. They said that the city corporation of Sangli in neighbouring Maharashtra has employed them already. They said that the robots enter the underground drainage lines and accurately detect problems like blockages, leakages and water contamination using cameras and sensors. They provide live visuals from inside the pipeline. 'They have the skills to detect issues even before the pipes are damaged,' a representative of Solinas Integrity Systems M.R. Patil said. This machine costs ₹27 lakh. The company has agreed to offer a one-month free training. Additionally, for ₹5.5 crore, the company will handle operations and maintenance for three years under a service contract, the Mayor said. He clarified that the project will not replace civic workers. The intelligent machines, the Solinas Integrity Systems and Endobot Sewer Bots, have been launched by Swasth AI, a start-up incubated by IIT Madras. These bots and the machine learning system help urban local body officials to check for leaks in sewer, water pipes and even pollution in water supply.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Belagavi City Corporation to celebrate 175th anniversary
Belagavi: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) announced plans to mark its 175th year of formation with grand celebrations next year. At a recent council meeting, members resolved to seek financial support from both the state and central govts for the Mangesh Pawar directed civic officials to submit proposals requesting Rs 250 crore each from the Karnataka and Union govts to fund the commemorative activities. Belagavi (South) MLA Abhay Patil voiced his full support for the initiative, stating, "I will extend all possible cooperation to ensure that this historic occasion is celebrated grandly." Originally known as the Belgaum Municipal Committee, BCC was established on Dec 1, 1851, well before the formation of the Bombay Municipal Corporation in 1872. It holds the distinction of being the first municipal body set up in the then Bombay Karnataka region. At its inception, it governed a population of 23,115 with an annual income of Rs 35,460.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Belagavi City Corporation draws up plans to celebrate 175th anniversary next year
The Belagavi City Corporation has drawn up plans to celebrate its 175th anniversary year next year. Founded in 1851, it was the first urban municipal council in the erstwhile British Bombay (Mumbai) Presidency. The urban local body has decided to seek financial assistance of ₹500 crore, from the Union and State governments to organise year-long events. Mayor Mangesh Pawar has directed officials to prepare a detailed proposal to organise the celebrations. The British regent of then Bombay Presidency issued orders to create what was called the Belgaum Municipal Committee in 1851 when the city had a population of 23,115. Now, the Belagavi City Corporation has grown to be one of the biggest urban local bodies in the State with an estimated population of seven lakh in 2024. Its last enumerated population was 4.8 lakh in 2011. It covers three Assembly seats in and around Belagavi city.
