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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Swedish Expertise May Aid Nag River Revival
Nagpur: Nag River's revival efforts could receive a major boost from Sweden, as plans take shape to establish a Sweden-India Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable Cities in Nagpur. 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How to seamlessly scale and efficiently manage network traffic - Google Cloud: Future of Infrastructure CIO | Google Cloud, AMD Undo 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.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
NMC to add 4 more LPG crematoriums as ecofriendly options expand
1 2 3 Nagpur: In a major step to promote environmentally sustainable last rites, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to add four more LPG-based cremation facilities at Manewada, Mankapur, Shanti Nagar, and Narsala. The civil structures at all four sites are ready, and installation work will begin soon, said chief sanitary officer Dr Gajendra Mahalle. A budget of Rs1.85 crore was allocated for the project in 2024-25. These new units will join existing LPG crematoriums at Sahkar Nagar, Ambazari, and Mokshadham. NMC also operates six briquette-based units at Ambazari, Sahkar Nagar, Mokshadham, Mankapur, Manewada, and Gangabai Ghat, and diesel-based systems at Vaishali Nagar and Gangabai. Wood-based cremation, however, remains available at all 21 crematoriums in the city. The civic body is also preparing to launch Nagpur's first electric crematorium at Mokshadham under the Nag River Pollution Abatement Project. Despite the expansion of cleaner alternatives, over 70% of the city's 17,414 cremations in 2024-25 — around 12,260 - were still conducted using firewood. Civic officials cite deep-rooted traditions, limited awareness, and resistance to behavioural change as major hurdles. Experts warn that the continued use of wood-based cremations is contributing to poor air quality and rising public health concerns.
