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Time of India
17 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Built For 5cr Decades Ago, Two Dams Now Need 400cr Repairs
1 2 Nagpur: The state cabinet on Tuesday approved an expenditure of over Rs400 crore for carrying out repairs on the Bor and Dham dams in Wardha district. The two dams were built 58 and 39 years ago respectively at a cost of around Rs5 crore each. Lack of maintenance over the years has affected the capacity of the canal distribution network of these two dams. With the actual irrigation coming down to less than a quarter of the original capacity, the dams now need repair works of Rs400 crore combined to be revived, said sources. The Bor dam is classified as a large-sized project with a total irrigation capacity of over 16,000 hectares. Dham, on the other hand, is a mid-sized project built to irrigate 9,000 hectares, said sources. Once an irrigation project is completed, it needs regular maintenance after it becomes operational. The Bor dam was completed in 1967 and Dham in 1986. The maintenance has been tardy over the years leading to a gradual decline in irrigation capacity, said sources. Bor would be getting Rs231 crore, while an amount of Rs197 crore has been approved for the Dham project. As against a capacity of more than 16,000 hectares, around 4,000 hectares are only irrigated through the Bor dam. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Is Your Writing Missing? Grammarly Install Now Undo Dham now covers 1,000 odd hectares as against a capacity of 9,000 hectares, said sources. Sources said it's not the govt that is to be blamed for it. The maintenance of a dam's infrastructure is carried out with the funds received from water users. This includes farmers who form users' cooperatives for drawing water from the dams. However, due to poor realisation of funds from users, the maintenance of the canal network could not take place, ultimately leading to the current situation, a source said. Apart from other repairs, 1,000 odd structures out of 1,484 will have to be rebuilt in the Dham project. Even the Bor dam will need reconstruction of 1,300 structures. The dam has been built by the Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation (VIDC). The VIDC put up a higher estimate for carrying out repairs, which was eventually brought down at various levels. Earlier, a total estimate of more than Rs600 crore was put up before the authorities, which has now been cut down to Rs400 crore, said sources.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
mart signals in place, NMC begins installing AI-powered speed radars
1 2 3 Nagpur: With the first phase of the Rs197 crore Integrated Intelligent Traffic Management System (IITMS) project underway, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), through implementing agency Keltron, has now begun deploying AI-powered speed radar systems on the city's major roads. This comes after Keltron completed integration of IITMS at 10 of the 171 identified traffic junctions in the city. The pilot installation of the speed radar system was completed on the busy Omkar Nagar Square–Manewada Square stretch. Equipped with radar sensors, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras, and high-intensity strobe flash units, the system is capable of detecting over speeding vehicles in real-time, capturing licence plates, and instantly transmitting data to the city's traffic control command centre. "The radar system was successfully calibrated and integrated. Once a vehicle exceeds the speed limit, the system triggers the camera to capture high-resolution images of the number plate, even at night," said a senior Keltron official. The AI-powered enforcement system is a major upgrade under the IITMS project, which aims to modernise traffic management, improve road safety, and bring down accident rates in the city. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The radar unit on the Omkar Nagar–Manewada stretch is the first of many planned across 32 major roads, where traffic volume and speeding are key concerns. At some junctions or routes, multiple radar units will be installed to cover both sides of the carriageway. In parallel, Keltron has also initiated the conversion of 50 traffic intersections under IITMS. This includes the installation of smart traffic signals, vehicle actuated systems, surveillance cameras, and real-time traffic data integration at each junction. These upgrades are part of the wider plan to cover all 171 junctions with intelligent systems. Each radar and junction system is connected to the NMC's centralised traffic control room, allowing real-time monitoring, data collection, and automated violation alerts. Senior civic officials, including the municipal commissioner, are likely to inspect the radar installation site soon. Keltron's technical teams are continuously monitoring the functioning of systems on the ground. The IITMS project is a critical part of Nagpur's Smart City initiative and is expected to transform how traffic is monitored, enforced, and managed in the city.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
No NMC nod, Keltron says smart traffic project may hit roadblock
Nagpur: The Rs197 crore Integrated Intelligent Traffic Management System (IITMS) project has run into rough weather as it awaits Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) approval nearly six months after the plan was submitted. In a formal representation to CM Devendra Fadnavis during his visit to the city on Sunday, system integrator Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (Keltron) which is implementing the project in collaboration with Nagpur police, flagged multiple procedural lapses, accusing the NMC of violating key tender conditions by not issuing the required approvals jeopardising the entire smart traffic initiative. NMC executive engineer (electrical) Rajendra Rathore confirmed that the department has not yet cleared the plan. "The approval will be granted once the pilot project report is submitted," he said. According to Keltron, IITMS project work order was issued on October 11, 2024, and it submitted a formal communication on October 18 seeking to initiate the process followed by a meeting on November 14. After initial surveys and groundwork, Keltron submitted the inception report and the complete project plan to NMC on January 1, 2025. As per the tender terms, NMC was expected to approve the project plan within 1.5 months of signing the contract. However, Keltron pointed out that instead of granting formal approval, NMC only issued a provisional go-ahead for implementation at select pilot junctions on March 27. "Despite the absence of a formal project plan approval, we were instructed to execute a pilot phase which was never part of the original contract," Keltron stated. It proceeded with pilot works from March 30, deploying manpower, machinery, and resources at its own risk. Due to a lack of official approval, Keltron stated it was unable to raise invoices for 5% of the agreed capital expenditure, resulting in financial stress. "Product vendors are now pressuring us to accept deliveries. But without project approval, we are stuck. The situation is becoming untenable," Keltron mentioned in its letter to the CM. Keltron has urged the state govt to intervene and direct NMC to expedite pending approvals, warning that any further delay could stall the project completely. The IITMS project is expected to modernise Nagpur's traffic systems through adaptive traffic signals, high-definition surveillance, and centralised command control. However, without NMC's clearance, Keltron says the city's vision for a smart, efficient traffic network hangs in the balance.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
AI Traffic Signals Illuminate City, But E-Challans Stuck In Red Light
Nagpur: The ambitious Rs197 crore Integrated Intelligent Traffic Management System (IITMS) pilot project is nearing completion at 10 key intersections in Nagpur. However, the automation of e-challan issuance may still take time due to pending state-level calibrations and system integration. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The project, which includes high-resolution video detection cameras, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system, smart sensors, and AI-based signal controls, aims to modernise traffic regulation by capturing real-time violations and issuing automated fines. While most of the installation work at all 10 locations has been completed to support automated traffic signals, land development and cable pooling work is underway at Kachipura site. According to a senior official privy to the development, the system is in its final testing phase. "We are checking all connections, data feeds, and video integration. Once everything is verified, the system will be presented for final approval," the official said. The Command and Control Centre (COC) will soon begin displaying live traffic data from these intersections, he said. However, even after making the infrastructure fully functional, officials say, e-challan generation cannot begin immediately. "For challans to be legally valid, the detection system must be certified by state agencies as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR). Also, it must be integrated with National Informatics Centre databases to fetch accurate owner details," said the official, adding, "Without these crucial steps, any automated fine could be challenged in court. " These enforcement roadblocks come at a time when the city's traffic violation penalty recovery backlog is already staggering. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Between 2021 and June 2025, Nagpur traffic police issued over 30 lakh challans for various violations, but fines worth Rs248.19 crore remain unpaid. Of these, only 2.88 lakh cases — a mere 9.6% — were forwarded to court, leaving the vast majority of violators untouched by any legal consequence. Experts warn unless enforcement is tightened and compliance improved, even the most advanced surveillance system will have limited impact. "Detection is not the challenge — it's what you do with it," said a senior civic official. Without court calibration, NIC integration, and manpower to process violations, Nagpur risks turning IITMS into a costly but toothless display of technology.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
NMC floats Rs42L tender for signal upkeep amid Rs197cr IITMS upgrade
1 2 Nagpur: Even as the Rs197 crore Integrated Intelligent Traffic Management System (IITMS) pilot project nears completion, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has floated a fresh tender worth Rs42.37 lakh for the annual comprehensive maintenance of traffic signals and blinkers across the city. The notice, issued by the electrical department of NMC, invites licensed electrical contractors to participate in the e-tender for the upkeep of nearly 171 existing traffic signals for a one-year period. The tender, published on June 16, 2025, states that submission will close on June 23 at 3pm, with the opening scheduled for June 24. While the IITMS project promises AI-based surveillance and automatic signal systems at 10 critical junctions, the new tender indicates that the traditional signal infrastructure will continue to operate in parallel — at least until the city-wide implementation of IITMS is complete by 2026. The maintenance cost excludes GST and highlights NMC's need to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of conventional traffic infrastructure during the transition phase. Officials say the legacy system remains vital in areas not covered by IITMS yet. The dual approach underlines NMC's challenge of managing both legacy and smart infrastructure simultaneously during a crucial upgrade phase.
