The district administration has prepared an Rs 82 crore plan to tackle water scarcity amid drought conditions, focusing on reviving old wells, repairing leakages and strengthening water supply infrastructure. Asim Kumar Gupta, Guardian Secretary of Nagpur district, reviewed the preparedness at Niyojan Bhavan, on Thursday. Green, yellow and red zones identified for water supply planning The plan draws funds from the 15th Finance Commission, District Planning Committee, District Mineral Fund and drinking water scarcity mitigation schemes. The administration has classified areas into green, yellow and red zones for supply planning. Irrigation Executive Engineer Pranjali Tongse informed the meeting that the Lower Wena project has a demand of 62.771 million cubic metres against a reservation of 143.637 million cubic metres.

 

Water allocation takes into account requirements over the next 30 years, including drinking water and Rabi irrigation needs. Old wells to be revived; NMC told to curb water wastage Gupta stressed coordination with local representatives and advance public announcements about water cuts. He called for field inspections, identification and revival of unused wells, and completion of pending Jal Jeevan Mission works on priority. Funds for urgent works will be made available through the District Planning Committee. Gupta also highlighted unequal water consumption, noting that some areas faced restrictions while others used more water than required. He directed the Nagpur Municipal Corporation to repair leakages, regulate industrial and commercial consumption and use treated water for gardens and other suitable purposes. Sanjay Meena, Chairman, Nagpur Improvement Trust; Dr Vipin Itankar, Municipal Commissioner; Vinayak Mahamuni, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad; B Ankit, Additional Municipal Commissioner; and Anup Khande, Resident Deputy Collector, attended the meeting.