Ngp leaders unveil Rs 2,980 cr Rs 2,980 crinfra projects ahead of civic polls

 

 

 

HOURSbefore the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force, city leaders inaugurated infrastructure works totalling Rs 2,980 crore, hoping to impress them ahead of the civic body elections. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari led the programme organised at Satranjipura to dedicate the proj ects to citizens, saying they are going to transport the city and take it to new height. A galaxy of politicians from ruling parties, including Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, PWD Minister Shivendra Raje Bhosle, MLAs Krishna Khopde, Mohan Mate, Charansingh Thakur, ex-legislators along with local officials were present at the programme.

 

On the occasion, 12 projects completed by MahaRail, includ ing 7 fly-overs, 4 subways and 3 RoB, besides dedication of 70 feet high hydraulic platform was held. Similarly, bhoomipujanof concretisation work of Central Avenue was done. Also, the smart toilets constructed were also ded icated on the occasion. Besides, works executed by Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT), about seven, were also dedicated while bhoomipujanfor 10 other new projects was done.

  

Gadkari, in his speech, high lighted the two important proj ects, concretisation of Central Avenue and widening of Old Bhandara Road to 18 metres, would ease the congestion in the old city area and speed up move ment towards Bhandara Road. He said the infrastructure projects are going to further ease the liv ing standards in second capital of the State. The Union Minister further informed about sanctioning Rs 3,600 crore for improvement of Ring Road.

 

The funds would be utilised for construction of approach roads. Earlier, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who addressed the gathering via video conferencing, said Maharashtra has over 500 level crossing and State Government has taken a decision to eliminate them all. All the infrastructure projects are going to further enhance devel opment in Maharashtra. Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the projects, once completed in next few years, are going to fur ther enhance liveability in Nagpur. Also, Government has finalised Naya Nagpur project that is going to bring big finan cial companies here.