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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
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Swedish Investments To Catapult Vidarbha On Defence, Industry Map
1 2 3 Nagpur: Vidarbha is on the cusp of an industrial transformation with Swedish defence and aerospace companies, heavy industry and tetra-packaging firms expressing interest in setting up manufacturing units in the region. Consul General of Sweden, Sven Ostberg, and his trade and investment team's visit to Nagpur on Tuesday signalled a cutting-edge business push that could establish Vidarbha as a burgeoning defence and industrial hub, capitalizing on its strategic central location in India. Also, there's a move to leverage Swedish expertise to restore the city's Nag river through advanced technology. This could be on the agenda of Ostberg's crucial meeting with the municipal commissioner, Abhijeet Chaudhuri, on Wednesday. Leading Swedish defence and aerospace company Saab AB, known for its advanced military systems, is likely to make a foray into the Nagpur region. Talking exclusively to TOI, Sven Ostberg said, "Saab AB operates a manufacturing plant in Jhajjar, Haryana, and the company is likely to expand its operations in Vidarbha, considering its business potential and geographical advantage." Saab AB's potential entry into the region could catapult Nagpur on to India's defence manufacturing map. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Her body cannot endure this level of pain; please help her. Donate For Health Learn More Undo Alfa Laval, a global leader in heavy industry solutions, is also considering Vidarbha as its next manufacturing unit, building on its existing facility in Pimpri Chinchwad near Pune. The company's expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling could drive industrial growth in the region, complementing the defence focus with heavy industry development, said a member of the investment team. The Association for Industrial Development (AID) made a compelling case for Swedish investments during a high-profile session with Ostberg on Tuesday at CP Club, attended by Saloni Zaveri, senior advisor, trade and investment promotion with Consulate General of Sweden, IVL country manager, business development and marketing, Rupali Deshmukh, industry leader Ajay Sancheti, correspondent diplomat of Malta, Afzal Mitha, serial entrepreneur Shashikant Chaudhary, IIM director Bhimaraya Metri and Neeri director S Venkata Mohan among others. AID president Ashish Kale emphasized the region's potential to support Swedish investments and Vidarbha's strengths, including its emerging industrial hub of Mihan, to foster bilateral trade, export-import collaborations, and technology exchanges with Sweden. Additionally, IVL, a Swedish Environmental Research Institute, is conducting a pre-feasibility study for a Sweden-India Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable City/Society in Nagpur. IVL's Rupali Deshmukh noted that CoE could leverage Swedish expertise in water, waste, and energy management, potentially aiding projects like the Nag River restoration through advanced technologies and sustainable practices. "By leveraging Swedish expertise, innovative technologies, and close collaboration with our Indian counterparts, we aim to co-create scalable solutions in water, waste, and energy management that can serve as a model for cities across India. Nagpur's proactive approach and openness to partnership make it an ideal collaborator in this transformative journey," Deshmukh said. She added that the proposed Sweden-India Centre of Excellence has potential to support Nag River restoration by bringing advanced Swedish technology and best practices in wastewater treatment, pollution control, and ecological river restoration. "It will facilitate pilot projects, capacity building, and real-time monitoring while promoting collaboration between Indian authorities and Swedish experts. The CoE will also support integrated river basin management and help develop sustainable solutions aligned with India's river rejuvenation goals," she said.
