The Maharashtra Government has granted administrative approval of Rs 136.29 crore for installing a CCTV surveillance system in 18 towns under Nagpur Rural Police jurisdiction. The project aims to strengthen security, maintain law and order and curb criminal activities across the district. The Home Department issued a Government Resolution on October 30, approving an estimated expenditure of Rs 136,29,92,433. The project will cover Umred, Butibori, Kanhan-Pipri, Ramtek, Narkhed, Kalmeshwar, Khapa, Mowad, Mouda, Bhiwapur, Parseoni, Kuhi, Kandri, Kondhali and Mohpa. Katol, Saoner and Wadoda have also been added to the list.

 

The proposal was initially prepared for 15 towns at an estimated cost of around Rs 110.79 crore. Following discussions at a meeting of the High-Level Empowered Committee on October 13, the project was revised to include three more towns. Nagpur Rural Superintendent of Police Dr Harssh A Poddar submitted the consolidated proposal to the State Government on October 19, with the revised cost of Rs 136.29 crore. The proposal was examined by the departments concerned before the Government granted administrative approval. The Finance Department has also given its concurrence. The Superintendent of Police, Nagpur Rural, has been appointed as the Controlling Officer for the project. Officers authorised to draw and disburse funds under his office will handle related expenditure. CCTV network is expected to help police keep a close watch on public places, respond to incidents and improve crime prevention in the 18 towns.