In response to a significant deficit in rainfall in the current season, the Nagpur District Administration has ordered water supply cuts across various local projects, directly impacting industrial allocations. During the annual water reservation meeting chaired by District Collector Kumar Aashirwad at the District Planning Bhawan, officials reviewed the status of the district’s 77 large, medium, and small dams. As of October 15, 2026, these reservoirs stand at an average of 51.55 per cent capacity, marking a sharp decline compared to the 98.18 per cent recorded on the same date last year. Reflecting this storage deficit, specific industrial water supply reductions have been mandated across key projects, including a 10 per cent cut at the Vadgaon Dam (standing at 55.48 per cent capacity), a 40 per cent reduction at the Vena Medium Project (standing at 61.10 per cent capacity), and a 20 per cent cut at the Makardhokda Medium Project (which has dropped to 27.59 per cent storage). Furthermore, to promote sustainable resource management under these tight conditions, the administration has directed all industrial establishments to develop necessary infrastructure to recycle and reuse 30 per cent of their total water consumption. Meanwhile, supplies to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation from the Pench project remain unaffected due to sufficient provisioning through August 2027, and drinking water allocations have been prioritised across the other affected reservoirs. 

 

 

The proposed reduction in industrial water supply is a serious concern for Hingna MIDC Industries, particularly MSMEs. Water shortages could disrupt production, increase operating costs, delay customer deliveries and affect employment. MJP’s Wena WTP, which supplies approximately 10 MLD to the Ambazari Ordnance Factory, is reportedly exploring water withdrawal from Ambazari reservoir, on which Hingna MIDC industries also depend. The reservoir’s water level is reportedly almost 2.5 feet lower than last year, raising further concerns about its sustainability. P Mohan, President of MIA said “Water conservation is essential, but industrial continuity must also be safeguarded through scientific planning and stakeholder consultation.”