Nagpur Projects Thread [Archive] - Page 3

amco_in

April 20th, 2010, 09:25 AM

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City attracts Rs 1,500 cr of institutional investment
Apr. 8th, 2010
by By Rajiv Ranjan Singh
PRIVATE equity managers are licking their tongues at the growing appetite for funds as the pent-up demand to invest is now being unleashed by the fast emerging Nagpur-based companies. A whooping Rs 1,500 crore was invested across 8 deals in the city in the past couple of years. What is more exciting is that a similar amount is expected to be pumped-in across big companies that include coal giant like Gupta Corporation, food and snacks manufacturer Haldiram’s and various other companies. Abhijeet Group was the first company in the region that attracted private equity placement in one of their ventures. Significantly, it is also credited with attracting largest private equity placement in the region. In 2007, India Infrastructure Fund, which is a consortium of Blackstone, IDFC and City Bank invested Rs 65 crore in Abhijeet Infrastructure’s Karnataka based road toll project. India Infrastructure Fund is a 1 billion dollar fund and is known for investing in highly lucrative projects. Recently, Abhijeet Group has also finalised a 150 Million Dollar (Rs 675 crore) private equity placement with a reputed foreign-based and operated fund.

Talking to The Hitavada, Abhishek Jaiswal, Group Managing Director, Abhijeet Group confirmed the development. “We are diluting some equity in our power holding company. As we have signed confidentiality agreement I cannot disclose further details of the deal,” he said. In another one month we will be able to divulge further information about the deal, he added. The city witnessed major fund houses investing in Nagpur-based companies when Sunil Hitech came up with their Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) offer in 2008. The company raised Rs 81 crore by diluting approximately 12 per cent equity. It will not be an overstatement to say that Sunil Hitech paved the way and showed Nagpur how to attract big fund houses through its QIP. Interestingly, the premium fund houses of the country and abroad participated into the Qualified Institutional Placement offered by Sunil Hitech. The fund houses that poured money into Sunil Hitech included ‘Bessemer Venture Partners Trust’ which is USA’s one of the oldest fund house, world renowned investment firm Meryll Lynch Capital Market, Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, Citi Group Global Markets and Tata Mutual Fund. Promoters of Sunil Hitech had also attracted a significant chunk of investment in Gangakhed Sugar and Energy Private Limited. “Tata Mutual Fund had invested Rs 30 crore in Gangakhed Project which is solely promoted by our family,” said Sunil Gutte, Joint Managing Director, Sunil Hitech Engineers Limited. Tipped as Central India’s biggest project undertaken by any local company, B S Ispat promoted by Ashish Agarwal and Govind Daga is coming up with a massive integrated steel and power project at Warora and Ghuggus Tehsil of Chandrapur District. A London-based foreign institution has committed $50 million and promised another $50 million in 3 lakh tonne integrated steel and 475 MW power project. The projects entails a total investment of a whooping Rs 3,000 crores, it was learnt. The first phase of the project, involving an investment of Rs 250 crore, will be completed by May 2010. In the next three months, an integrated steel plant with a production capacity of one lakh tonne per annum will be operationalised while 25 MW captive power plant will start production by November 2010. The second phase of 450 MW power and 2 lakh tonne steel will be operationalised by 2014, said sources. With two open cast mines having capacity of 30 million tonnes each under their belly, the company is hot favourite for any institutional investment. Even a conservative company like Jayaswal Neco has also understood the importance of institutional investment. For the first time in the history of Jayaswal Neco, a mutual fund has invested a significant amount by way of Preferential Allotment route in the Company. In a significant development, Reliance Mutual Fund has recently invested about Rs 48 crore in Jayaswal Neco Ind Ltd., it was learnt. Raised capital will be used by the company to part finance its new steel and power projects. Confirming this to The Hitavada, Arbind Jayaswal, Managing Director of the Company said, “Yes, this is the first time we have seen the Preferential Allotment of equity by investors in our company,” he said. Promoters had raised new capital by issuing fresh equity to the fund house. After issuance of fresh equity to Reliance Mutual Fund, promoters stake in the company had come down by 4.07 per cent from the earlier 71.91 per cent to 67.84%. By December 2009, the promoters stake in the company was 48.97 per cent. But in the month of March 2010, the company had issued fresh equity as Purchase Consideration on the merger of Inertia Iron and Steel with the Company and demerger of Sponge Iron and Power Units of Abhijeet Infrastructure Limited and Corporate Ispat Alloys Ltd and their consequent merger into the company. These mergers had raised the share holding of the promoters to 71.91 per cent in the company. Fire Arcor Infrastructure Private Limited was the first city-based infrastructure company that attracted FDI in real estate project. The company has attracted investment worth over $10 million for its 152 acre integrated township project ‘The Empyrean’ at Kothewada village near Jamtha. The integrated township will entail an investment of Rs 2,000 crore and will be completed in four different phases. Fire Capital fund of Mauritius had invested more than $10 million in the integrated township project. Fire Capital was founded in 2004 and is first India centric Real Estate Fund registered with SEBI. ‘The Empyrean’ consists of more than 4,000 units. Leela Arcade, a prestigious real estate company promoted by Y V S Raju is another firm which attracted private equity placement by Milestone Capital Advisors in 2008. Leela Arcade got an investment of Rs 21.50 crore in lieu of 51 per cent equity dilution in their four upcoming residential and commercial projects. Leela Arcade is coming up with a commercial complex near Kasturchand Park (at the site of Assa House), a 64-flat residential scheme at Sneh Nagar, a residential project behind Veterinary College and a big residential project at Besa. Raju is also a promoter of pharmaceutical manufacturing company Leela Ventures. The group size is over Rs 100 crore, revealed a market source. Milestone Capital has also invested in another city-based realty firm ‘Harihar Infrastructure Development Company’. Talking to The Hitavada, Manish Badhiyani, Promoter of the company, admitted that Milestone Capital had invested about Rs 10 crore in 2008 in his company. Harihar Infrastructure is coming up with a MSHDC township spread in 25 acres (super built up area of 6.77 lakh sq.ft) at Wardha Road. What is Private Equity? Private Equity fund is a pooled investment vehicle used for making investments in various equity (and to a lesser extent debt) securities according to one of the investment strategies associated with private equity. Private Equity funds are typically limited partnerships with a fixed term of 10 years (often with annual extensions). At inception, institutional investors make an unfunded commitment to the limited partnership, which is then drawn over the term of the fund. A Private Equity fund is raised and managed by investment professionals of a specific private equity firm (the general partner and investment advisor). Typically, a single private equity firm will manage a series of distinct private equity funds and will attempt to raise a new fund every 3 to 5 years as the previous fund is fully invested.What is QIP? QUALIFIED institutional placement (QIP) is a capital raising tool, whereby a listed company can issue equity shares fully and partly convertible debentures, or any securities other than warrants, which are convertible into equity shares, to a qualified institutional buyer (QIB). Apart from preferential allotment, this is the only other speedy method of private placement for companies to raise money. It scores over other methods, as it does not involve many of the common procedural requirements, such as the submission of pre-issue filings to the market regulator.

jateenb

April 28th, 2010, 08:10 AM

:banana::banana::nuts:Tata repurchased the 10 acre land earlier owned by them for a reality project.
So Tata also entered into reality market of Nagpur... Here is the link...

http://72.78.249.124/esakal/20100428/5181546927761431873.htm

nagpur2025

April 30th, 2010, 06:26 PM

I have noticed on many real estate company's maps, an area marked as "Defense Land". I tried to find out what it is, is it really a defense land or not, but could not find any information on it.

Any one knows whether it is really a Defense Land?

Attaching one map for reference. Note the land area marked red towards the
south end.

http://www.realestateguru.co.in/constproject/courtyardproject.pdf

http://www.realestateguru.co.in/constproject/courtyardproject.pdf

_GrapeWine_

May 2nd, 2010, 09:37 AM

^^ Not sure about that defense land :dunno: but most of the things in that map are off-course exaggerated.. like the expressway NH 6 to Kolkata (which is actually just a connecting road and NOT NH 6) , and express highway from Gumgaon to Wardha road are barely 2-lane roads and nothing more..

_GrapeWine_

May 4th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Anandam World City (http://www.gharkul.com/fortune/propertyview.asp?sid=5)
Location: Model Mill land, Ganeshpeth
Multiple buildings G+15 :bowtie:

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4586/mmmain.jpg

chetan.thoke

May 4th, 2010, 12:28 PM

Anandam World City (http://www.gharkul.com/fortune/propertyview.asp?sid=5)
Location: Model Mill land, Ganeshpeth
Multiple buildings G+16 :bowtie:

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4586/mmmain.jpg

Awesome finding grapewine.This must be the tallest residential as per number of floors in the city till now!!!:)

_GrapeWine_

May 4th, 2010, 09:06 PM

Thanks chetan :cheers:
The towers are actually G+15 x 6
Here is layout map:

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/7118/anandam.jpg

amco_in

May 6th, 2010, 08:10 AM

Thanks chetan :cheers:
The towers are actually G+15 x 6
Here is layout map:

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/7118/anandam.jpg

this project is coming up with glodbricks infrasture(Raipur) with patner Reliance infra,project completion of 1st tower in a 3 yeras time.

India101

May 6th, 2010, 10:36 AM

Nice, 16 floors. Nothing 20+ floors has even been proposed right? Even Indore has proposals bigger.

amco_in

May 7th, 2010, 07:05 AM

http://www.seza.in/images/gallery/BatukbhaiJewel_1.jpg

This is one of best architectural building in Nagpur, Any one know about the archt of this building?

_GrapeWine_

May 7th, 2010, 09:39 PM

^^ why such big font?

That building is very old and never completed. It houses Batukbhai Jewelers showroom. It doesn't at all look as in the rendering. You are from Nagpur itself right? Haven't you been to Dharampeth area anytime? Just asking.

harikesh21

May 7th, 2010, 11:13 PM

Batukbhai Jewellers have recently renovated their showroom. The new showroom actually looks exactly as the above rendering,

I HEARD YOU

May 28th, 2010, 03:08 PM

hiiiiii
In my view and as per this area you are taking this land in very high rate, but day by day land prices increasing particallary this araea and this arae is really good as per resedintial sectore in future amy be within 2 or 3 years after because shara 1st pahse is nearly about in completion stage.two three engg collages is on the way and big invisment is this area only so hold the property is best option for u

Hello Everybody,

It's great to see that development is slowly but surely changing the skyline of Nagpur. I have benefited a lot from this thread and I think every individual interested in investing in Nagpur should view this project thread.

As mentioned earlier, I have a plot in GawasiManapur. Any news on the developments in the vicinity of this area? Also I would like to pay the property tax but don't know where should I pay and how much approximately? Can I pay online? Someone told me I would have to go to the talathi office but where is that?

I would appreciate the information which would be very helpful to me.

India101

May 30th, 2010, 02:49 AM

Raheja Meadows

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/4299/screenshot20100530at104.png

Link (http://www.rahejauniversal.com/Residential_Completed_project/forthcoming/forthcoming_project.html)

_GrapeWine_

May 30th, 2010, 08:29 AM

^^ Great!! :banana:

chetan.thoke

May 30th, 2010, 09:13 AM

gr8 finding.Is it in the vicinity of non processing SEZ

India101

May 31st, 2010, 07:49 AM

^It's said to be 20-25kms away from the city, connecting Nagpur & Wardha.

siddhant4u

June 3rd, 2010, 02:21 PM

^It's said to be 20-25kms away from the city, connecting Nagpur & Wardha.

Raheja Meadows - Off Wardha Road, Kanholi, Nagpur

From the Draft Red Herring Prospectus filed to SEBI - >

Raheja Meadows will be a residential township which will consist of group housing having 1, 1.5, 2.5, 3 and 4 bedroom, hall and kitchen apartments located off Wardha Road, Kanholi, Nagpur. The project is expected to commence from 2012 and is expected to be completed by 2016. The project will benefit from facilities such as extensive landscaping and a clubhouse with a swimming pool and gym.

Expected Developable Area (in sq. ft.) -> 4,755,056
Expected Saleable Area (in sq. ft.) -> 4,617,590
start date : 2012
End Date :2016

Looking at other projects saleable/Developable ratio nagpur project has almost 100% whereas others are as low as 50%. they are building too congested township..

Moreover, They bought 7 million square feet land @79 rs per square feet. "Our Subsidiary, Surmee Agencies Private Limited, has acquired freehold and development rights over approximately 5.92 million square feet and 1.17 million square feet of land respectively aggregating to 7.09 million square feet. Surmee Agencies Private Limited is required to pay a sum of Rs. 553.58 million for acquisition of land or development rights with respect to 7.09 million square feet of land of which Surmee Agencies Private Limited has paid Rs. 470.52 million."

source: http://www.sebi.gov.in/dp/rahejauni.pdf

_GrapeWine_

June 4th, 2010, 08:07 AM

^^ Nice :cheers:
Welcome to SSCI siddhant :)

mobarch

June 10th, 2010, 01:58 PM

Satyam Heritage, Gandhi Layout, Nagpur
Contact 9850317590, 9373101657
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Courtesy : Syed Mobin Architects

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Courtesy : Syed Mobin Architects

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amco_in

June 19th, 2010, 11:10 AM

NAGPUR: The real estate boom along Wardha Road, that once drove prices all over city, now seems to be petering out. Even as a host of realty firms try hard to attract investors to buy plots with assurances of fast appreciation, the reality is that land prices here are falling. Sources said prices of open plots have fallen 25-30% compared to last year. Builders coming up with flats have also adjusted their rates downwards.

Land owners holding on to the prices are also not finding any takers. The Wardha Road stretch from Khapri to Butibori and beyond had seen large-scale realty deals in last four years. It started with huge tracts of farmland being purchased by developers to be sold after creating layouts. A year ago plots up to 12 kms from zero mile were available at Rs 1,400-1,500/sq ft, which are now being quoted at Rs 1,000-1,100. Going up to 15-20 kms, the rates last June were in the range of Rs 600-700/sq ft which are now Rs 400-450, said a real estate dealer on the condition of anonymity.

Price of land close to old Coca Cola factory has come down to Rs 4,500 per sq ft from Rs 5,500/sq ft two years ago. Similarly, the per sq ft rate of flats in the area has come down by Rs 400 a square foot in same period, adds the source. According to brokers, the the rates first became stagnant due to industrial slowdown in 2008. Since then, it has been downhill as Mihan failed to take-off.

Rates for plots in 12 km range of city had reached Rs 1,800 per sq ft and those a little further were at Rs 800-900. Even though few flat schemes were coming up in area, plots were selling like hot cakes. Since 2004-5, several investors, not only local ones but also NRIs, brought up plots. The buyers were sold plots with promises of huge appreciation on account of Mihan and SEZ coming up in the area.
soruce:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Nagpur/Wardha-Road-realty-losing-sheen/articleshow/6045166.cms

jayant tokekar

June 25th, 2010, 09:22 AM

hello india 101,this hotel ista comes in nagpur?,

Can i just have the site location

jayant tokekar

June 25th, 2010, 10:06 AM

Raheja Meadows

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/4299/screenshot20100530at104.png

Link (http://www.rahejauniversal.com/Residential_Completed_project/forthcoming/forthcoming_project.html)

can i know where is the site coming up

siddhant4u

June 29th, 2010, 05:24 PM

can i know where is the site coming up

you can. just check post #593 for details.

jateenb

July 1st, 2010, 11:48 AM

amco_in

July 2nd, 2010, 11:26 AM

:banana::banana:Zulekha is proposing to use $21 million of IFC's $24 million financing package to build a new 189-bed hospital in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where access to health care is low and patients often need to travel several hundred miles for quality medical treatment.
This is really heartning that people who moved away from Nagpur are giving back something in return to this city....

WASHINGTON: A prominent woman-owned hospital group in the United Arab Emirates, begun by a woman who moved there from Nagpur, plans to bring
affordable health care services to smaller Indian cities with a $24 million World Bank financing.
"The project will introduce high clinical and managerial standards and create new jobs where there is significant unemployment, especially in smaller Indian cities," the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, said on signing of agreements to finance Zulekha Hospitals Group's expansion plans.

"We are very happy to partner with IFC, whose global experience and local knowledge of private health care in emerging and developing markets will help facilitate our expansion to India," said Dr. Zulekha Daud, 72, managing director, Zulekha Hospitals Group.

Zulekha is proposing to use $21 million of IFC's $24 million financing package to build a new 189-bed hospital in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where access to health care is low and patients often need to travel several hundred miles for quality medical treatment.

The remaining $3 million will pay for energy efficiency-related expenditure at Zulekha's Sharjah facility in the UAE.

Zulekha Hospitals group operates a 63-bed hospital in Sharjah and an 88-bed hospital in Dubai. The business began in 1966 when Zulekha Daud of Nagpur established a small clinic in Sharjah. The group now employs 1,050 staff and treats over 550,000 patients per year.

IFC, the largest multilateral investor in private health care in emerging markets, expects to share its knowledge of clean production initiatives to generate cost savings and encourage other companies to adopt greener technologies.

"This investment reflects a strategic IFC priority to support health care networks and providers that work across countries and regions, especially in emerging markets such as India," said Guy Ellena, IFC Director for Health and Education.

"We also are delighted to support a woman-owned business that expects to employ many women."

Michael Essex, IFC Director for the Middle East and North Africa, said, "IFC will help Zulekha Hospitals Group expand its reach and services beyond the Arabian Gulf, increasing access to affordable health care for people in India that need it the most while raising standards and promoting best practice across the industry."

source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/UAE-group-to-bring-affordable-healthcare-to-smaller-Indian-cities/articleshow/6114139.cms

_GrapeWine_

July 7th, 2010, 09:46 AM

Luxora Township (http://www.gharkul.com/fortune/propertyview.asp?sid=6)
by Forturne Real Estate/Jejani Group
Location: Pipala
Multiple towers of G+20!

Commercial Plot Details:-
A large chunk of 25,000sq.ft. single north facing plot just before the upcoming FDI township - "Luxora's Orange County" spread over 373 acres with an investment of Rs.3200 crs ++ with also a direct access from the New Outer Ring Road and from the Wardha Road (NH7) beside the Kamat's 5 star hotel.

Some of the Advantages:-
* Huge independent single land parcel. (Thus, will get 2+ FSI to construct)
* Nearest to the City limits, thus would come under development of NIT/NMC very soon.
* Only 500 meters from the new outer ring road.
* Big catchment area for a residential cum commercial construction project.
* Also ideal location for Warehouse (within Octri limits) / Godown / Hotel / Mall / Hospital..
* Minimum 3-5 times appreciation guaranteed post 3-years from now.
* Absolute clear title property, ie Single ownership - free hold land.

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5926/piplalocationmap.jpg

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/8361/siteplanofluxoratownshi.jpg

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/1761/siteviewluxoratownship1.jpg

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/7969/siteviewluxoratownship2.jpg

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/2565/siteviewluxoratownship3.jpg

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2568/siteviewluxoratownship.jpg

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/511/siteviewofluxoratownshi.jpg

_GrapeWine_

July 7th, 2010, 01:47 PM

^^ From the layout and renderings, it seems that there are going to be 22 towers of G+20 and ~34 buildings 14-15 storied.
This is HUGE!

_GrapeWine_

July 8th, 2010, 04:12 PM

5 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant to come up in city

Ravi Pradhan, a non-resident Indian (NRI) with roots in the city, wants to pay back to the region by setting up solar power plants in Nagpur district. He has set up a private limited company along with local associates.

And, on Wednesday, he unveiled a plan to build a 5MW photo voltaic plant and, subsequently, a solar thermal power plant with up to 50 MW generating capacity.

Having gained rich experience in energy sector he now wants to contribute to his mother nation and Nagpur was the obvious choice. “Fortunately, like most of India, Vidarbha is in the yellow belt with sunny days of around 300 days a year,” said Pradhan. So, Pradhan Energy Projects Pvt Ltd (PEPPL) has started looking for land to start the 5 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant.

“For setting up PV panels, we will need at least 25 acres of land. We have decided to buy directly through negotiations with land owners at the prevailing market rate and not depend on government acquired land. The idea is to earn their goodwill. Not only will we pay them the market price but also provide direct employment to 250 locals at the plant,” said Prakash Kulkarni, extechnical director of MSEB, who joined PEPPL as project director. Admitting that the initial investment for solar plant is much higher that conventional coal-fired plant, Pradhan says a PV plant costs Rs 18 crore to produce 1 MW.

source (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Nagpur/NRI-returns-to-city-with-solar-power/articleshow/6140875.cms)

_GrapeWine_

July 8th, 2010, 04:19 PM

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/511/siteviewofluxoratownshi.jpg

When had a closer look, all the buildings seem to be of same height and same floor count, which makes it ~60 buildings of G+20. sounds too much! Hope it happens :)

India101

July 10th, 2010, 06:42 AM

Oh my god! At first when scrolling down the page and saw the master plan, I thought it was going to be just another one of those many township projects u/c all over the place, but this one huge, upwards!

jateenb

July 12th, 2010, 08:49 AM

:ohno::bash:All this talk of appreciation upto 3 to 5 times is all bullshit!!! With not many companies investing in MIHAN how come this happen??? already property prices in Nagpur are bloated.. I seriously doubt feasibility of such projects....

_GrapeWine_

July 12th, 2010, 10:06 PM

Hiranandani is pleased to announce that it will shortly launch an Integrated Township Project at Nagpur.

Their website: http://www.hirco.com/nagpur.html

amco_in

July 13th, 2010, 09:04 AM

Clarion to expand its footprint in India
Considers cities like Nagpur, Kolkata, Goa and Chennai

Clarion, the mid-segment brand of Choice Hospitality, developed and promoted by Inovoa Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd (a joint venture between Asian Hotels (West) Limited and US-based real estate company Hillwood) is on a major expansion drive in India. Currently operating a 150-room property in Whitefield, Bengaluru, Clarion will soon set up properties in Pune, Lonavala in Maharashtra and Greater NCR region of Delhi. The property in Pune will be operational by early next year with 100+ rooms. The brand is considering cities like Nagpur, Kolkata, Goa and Chennai for its further expansion.

Talking about the expansion plans, Sandeep Gupta, Executive Director, Asian Hotels (West) Limited said, “With the improving number of tourism figures and surge in corporate travel, the demand for room supply is increasing in the market. The potential for mid-segment brand in India is huge and is growing at strong pace. We are looking at establishing Clarion as a well known and preferred mid-segment brand in India. The room tariffs for all the properties would range from USD 100-200.

Source:http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=8544&sid=1

siddhant4u

July 15th, 2010, 01:01 PM

Luxora Township (http://www.gharkul.com/fortune/propertyview.asp?sid=6)
by Forturne Real Estate/Jejani Group
Location: Pipala
Multiple towers of G+20!

Jejani group is playing tricks here.. the advt is for "Fortune Gold" project, however the dealer is advertising like its The advert for Luxora's .
checkout in details "just before the upcoming FDI township" and "..exactly opposite to the FDI Luxora township.."

I dropped email to Mr Jejani few days back about another project 'Anandam' and he refused to provide me details over email citing he need to know more about his clients first without divulging details about the real estate projects.

Didn't knew Fortune's project's are some sort of 'invitation only' !!

_GrapeWine_

July 15th, 2010, 04:06 PM

Yeah.. I figured that out some time after I posted here, but didn't edit my post. Actually I couldn't find any renders of Luxora anywhere else on net apart from the link that I had given. Jejani/Fortune just have some layout scheme in front of Luxora Township location...

For that 'Anandam' project, some Raipur based company is involved, and I feel that the renderings are authentic.

IndiansUnite

July 26th, 2010, 05:33 AM

Radisson hotel?

July 15 - source (http://picasaweb.google.com/110489188321889200623/NagpurCity#)

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/2027/nagpurconstruction.jpg

_GrapeWine_

July 26th, 2010, 08:50 AM

^^ yeah that's Radisson Hotel :cheers:

Sahara City from same source (http://picasaweb.google.com/110489188321889200623/NagpurCity#)

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/9194/saharacitynagpur1.jpg

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/9065/saharacitynagpur.jpg

_GrapeWine_

July 29th, 2010, 11:12 PM

The emerging New Nagpur region.. it was just empty lands 3-4 years back..

view of besa, beltarodi from khapri railway overbridge
(clicked by me, view large here (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5cfX0xfIH-A/TFCFYIa58mI/AAAAAAAAJ6Q/NQ0WixBOD1Q/DSC_0311-1.jpg))
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8451/dsc03111n.jpg

jateenb

August 4th, 2010, 10:42 AM

:bash::bash::bash:This is really a question which needs to be asked now.With no interest shown by IT companies which are the primary target for SEZ, MIHAN is slowing moving towards that. Real estate projects won't help much. Since IT and other sectors which drive real estate and not the other way round... and with no 'real' leaders in Vidarbha, i afraid MIHAN will meet the same fate as other projects in Vidarbha.....

No big players in IT are coming... DLF is looking to sell it IT park land in SEZ.
L&T, Kolland are not getting clients for their IT parks. RC Sinha is being replaced by some CIDCO guy who has no interest in Vidarbha...

MIHAN IS DEAD

siddhant4u

August 7th, 2010, 11:29 AM

hello jateen

It companies are NOT primary target for MIHAN project. MIHAN is multi-Model SEZ and target sectors are Logistics, Health, Production as well as IT.

where Logistics is biggest bet and projects in these area requires time and resources. Think about road network, container depots, train terminals etc.

For health many of major hospitals including from middle east and USA has already purchased lands in MIHAN.

Think it in other terms, in recent years there has been 4-5 big hotels in operation in Nagpur, why nagpur need 5-star hotels when there is no big business potential?

Current economic situation demands slowdown in all sectors and that's exactly MIHAN is facing now. so have faith and wait for right opportunity. I'm sure once economy will revive, Industries will start looking for cheaper locations and will found Nagpur as preferred destination.

regards,

Siddhant Kumar

jateenb

August 7th, 2010, 04:05 PM

This is true that slowdown is there in world economy . But that's where we need good leaders.Unfortunately this is the time where other cities with leaders backing them will catch up.In maharashtra development is primarily on western side and its the western maharashtra politicians which have grip over the administration in maharashtra.MIHAN is a great project with great potential but without execution it will meet the same fate as other projects.

As far as cheaper location is concerned, just check real estate prices in Nagpur and they are more or less in tune with what is there in Pune.So why industries will come to nagpur??MIHAN need backing of a visionary leaders and it is better if we talk less about so called leaders from Vidarbha!!!!

amco_in

August 9th, 2010, 08:36 AM

Dear Jatin,
i am fully agree on your views, 6 months before one of my friend has come up with a big hospital in central india, but for that they want sanctioned from mantralaya to pass this projects, Paper formalities he has done allready,but when his file is in mantralaya that time one of govt official directly ask him why u want to launch this project in Nagpur(Nagpur mey rakha kya hai),why not in pune,nashik or mumbai, if u want any subsidiary or finical help they will arrange for that, and the govt offical is also from nagpur but settle in pune we fill abasement over there just think now, even last month so many big project has sanctioned for pune and mumbai, and sanctioned project in which major and financial shares holder is political leader. All we know Nagpur as so much potential, ample of water sources, electricity coal everything is there it is center of India, freight cost should be less, but until and unless our political people s has not pressurized to govt it is not possible to find Nagpur will improved version.

Amit
This is true that slowdown is there in world economy . But that's where we need good leaders.Unfortunately this is the time where other cities with leaders backing them will catch up.In maharashtra development is primarily on western side and its the western maharashtra politicians which have grip over the administration in maharashtra.MIHAN is a great project with great potential but without execution it will meet the same fate as other projects.

As far as cheaper location is concerned, just check real estate prices in Nagpur and they are more or less in tune with what is there in Pune.So why industries will come to nagpur??MIHAN need backing of a visionary leaders and it is better if we talk less about so called leaders from Vidarbha!!!!

siddhant4u

August 9th, 2010, 11:54 AM

I agree with lack of political leadership from vidarbha region. Although we have some leaders in good positions (ministers or opposition leaders etc both in Maha Assembly and parliament).

Problem with Vidarbhian and nagpurian is we have tendency of 'jane do chalata hai' so we don't raise our voice. First thing we need to do is interact with our politicians more often so they know us and think of us as people rather than just vote machine.

In Pune, many citizen forums exists which voice their concerns peacefully and they get heard because of this. I was their when electricity was down for 8 hr in pune and people were protesting this without thrown a stone !! In nagpur we start throwing stones to govt office and its law and order situation rather than serious public agitation.

nagpur2025

August 9th, 2010, 03:29 PM

chetan.thoke

August 9th, 2010, 05:43 PM

Ahhh,,,its been a while to hear the Gandhian thoughts....

What Vidarbha needs is action, SAAM, DAAM, DAND BHED, whatever means you like to
employ to make things happen....

Gandhian thoughts are always good....as long as you tell others to follow.....peaceful agitation......

USA....for yeas it is telling India to have peace negotiations / peaceful talks with Pak...but when it was their turn....they were the first to do lot many things...nuking Japan....invading Iraq (pre-entive strike) etc.....try to learn these things if you want to
achieve progress.....otherwise......go spin cotton thread on a Charkhaa

Dont Drag GANDHIAN THOUGHTS OR GANDHIJI IN ALL THIS.HE WAS A GREAT LEADER..ALSO WE GET DISTRACTED FRM MAIN ISSUE.
THE BOTTOMLINE IS POLITICIANS ARE BIASED WHEN IT COMES TO VIDARBHA AND NAGPUR...THTS FOR SURE.SO CANT WE THE NEXT GENERATION DO SOMETHING TO MAKE SURE THAT ATLEAST ONE OF THESE BIG PROJECTS GET A KICKSTART...BY ANY MEANS, I DONT KNOW HOW.JUST A LITTLE CONTRIBUTION LIKE SOMEONE SAID AS THEY DID IN PUNE (BY FORMING GROUP AND RAISING VOICES)

I HEARD YOU

August 9th, 2010, 07:11 PM

Anybody has information on the 'Suretech Hospital' that was to come up on Wardha Road? It seems like the project is delayed or scraped altogether. Has the court problem with DGCA and building of the airport solved? It seems like there are too many problems plaguing Nagpur. It has the potential but it is testing the patience of those who believe it can be something big some day.

jateenb

August 11th, 2010, 02:36 PM

:bash::bash:Also i heard that in Baramati they are planning a cargo Airport.. So what will happen to Nagpur if Baramati comes into picture???And all know who will be backing Baramati...

We elect totally nonsense leaders who's only credibility is opening of new Engg. and medical colleges.I heard that the day Cummins decided to open their engg. college in Nagpur, 2-3 leaders who have engg colleges in Nagpur got scared and rang the head of Cummins to ask them why they are coming up in Nagpur?They know Cummins will bring atleast some quality education here. Also Mr. Pathan was so fraustrated in Nagpur that he pleaded University officials here to change the courrse of Engg. which was not changed since ages...This will not help Nagpur or Vidarbha...

siddhant4u

August 12th, 2010, 02:59 PM

@nagpur2025

I'm not saying we have to be Gandhi, what my point was to get united. Nagpurians are always divided and fight against each other.

Outside Nagpur, there are very few groups dedicated to those who belong to Nagpur, Have you seen any presence of nagpur city on Net? in last 12 years I could find only 2 sites where nagpurians can share their thoughts one is this (specific to Infrastructure Projects though) and another is MH-31.com

Anyway, this discussion is offtopic as this forum is only for Infrastructure Projects and not for political views.

jateenb

August 16th, 2010, 06:43 AM

nagpur2025

August 16th, 2010, 02:45 PM

Here it is....

Unless there is a political will things never happen....with DMIC on paper, which is a high profile project with political backing.....all the resources will be diverted to it....including FDIs ect.....

Have fun guys by doing peaceful demonstrations/agitations....good luck...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Mihan-faces-new-challenge/articleshow/6313344.cms

NAGPUR: The multi-modal international hub airport at Nagpur (Mihan) dragging its feet for the last couple years after being hit by economic slow-down now faces a new challenge.

DelhiMumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) being planned by the central government in consonance with the state government looks set to corner fresh investment coming to the state starving Mihan which is yet to see any big player coming in the manufacturing sector.

The DMIC project is being planned to come up parallel to the proposed Dedicated Freight Corridor being set up by the Indian Railways.

Accounting for the third largest share of DMIC project area-wise, Maharashtra has put in place an enabling policy framework with an aim to strategically capture the spillover growth from Mumbai into other areas that fall under this 1,500 km long, 300 km wide belt as part of DMIC.

Under the chairmanship of chief secretary, a high-power committee has been constituted by chief ministerAshok Chavan to facilitate inter-departmental coordination and fast-tracking of approvals. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has been appointed as the nodal agency for DMIC-related development.

The DMIC project-districts in Maharashtra have been divided into two key Economic Influence Zone viz; Nashik-Sinnar-Igatpuri Investment Region (NSIIR) and the Dighi Port Industrial Area.

There are various industrial and mega industrial park projects being implemented under each of the two zones. Work on developing Dighi port in Raigad district as a new gateway connected by high-speed rail service, modern roads and highways has been going on for the last two years.

A multi-modal logistics park at Karla is proposed to accommodate increased traffic freight volumes, movement and connections and bring in a multiplier effect. MIDC is acquiring 70,000 hectares of land to accommodate these DMIC initiatives. Steps are also being put in place to ensure water allocations and superior road and rail connections to and from every DMIC hub.

"It sure will be a setback for Mihan and making it further difficult to attract investment from manufacturing sector. Till now only IT sector which does not have any cargo has shown interest in Mihan. With more competition within the state and from politically influential area, Mihan will no doubt suffer," said Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Vidarbha zonal committee chairman Shivkumar Rao.

He said even the state will face a stiff completion in attracting investment as Gujarat will be the biggest beneficiary of the industrial corridor project as 38% area will be in that state.

City MPVilas Muttemwar agreed: "Mihan may find it hard to cope with fresh competition in attracting investment. More so if powers that be continue to ignore Vidarbha. The delay has already hit the project beyond repair."

However, RC Sinha, vice-chairman-cum-managing director of Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) which is developing the project, is optimistic. He said both projects are different and Mihan will always have an edge due to the air-connectivity it provides.

"Moreover, it has an SEZ which invites investments from export oriented firms. So such firms will still be attracted towards the SEZ where they can get tax exemption too," said Sinha.

Read more: Mihan faces new challenge - Nagpur - City - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Mihan-faces-new-challenge/articleshow/6313344.cms#ixzz0wlvoywqY

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_GrapeWine_

September 7th, 2010, 07:48 AM

Era to start two Nagpur plants by November

New Delhi-based Era Infra Engineering is set to commission by November its subsidiary Era T&D’s transmission tower facility and group company Era Building Systems’ pre-fabricated building plant in Nagpur, said chief financial officer Joy Saxena.

The capex of the pre-fab plant is about Rs190 crore and that of the tower plant is Rs35-40 crore. The pre-fab plant has a capacity of 14,000 tonne per annum (tpa).

source (http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_era-to-start-two-nagpur-plants-by-november_1434423)

TheEmpyreanBangalore

September 18th, 2010, 06:31 PM

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The township is strategically located. It is 18 kms from zero mile and just 500 metres from outer ring road. The Empyrean is expected to be City Centre in future. It's just 20 mins from Sitabuldi- the centre of city. But icing on cake is probably its position in the cradle of nature.

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nishank

September 21st, 2010, 03:02 PM

PBA Infra to Build Roads in Mihan

PBA Infrastructure won contract of construction of roads at Mihan Project Complex in Nagpur worth 661.3 million rupees. Check the below link.
http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-51629320100921

_GrapeWine_

September 22nd, 2010, 07:58 AM

A fresh new contract for building roads now!!?? :? Most of the roads are already complete. What else needs to be built now?

_GrapeWine_

October 6th, 2010, 08:16 AM

National Fire Service College upgradation on cards

Nagpur, Oct 5 (PTI) The Union Home Ministry has drawn up an ambitious plan of Rs 205 crore to upgrade the National Fire Service College here, the only institution of its kind in Asia, which has produced scores of fire fighting officers from various parts of the country and abroad, College sources said. Established at Rampur in Uttar Pradesh way back in 1956, the College came into existence following a Central government Fire Expert Committee recommendation. It was later shifted to Nagpur. Now the Ministry has entrusted the job of upgradation including infrastructure facilities and a new campus to the Central Public Works Department (CPWD). The new campus is being developed on 43.35 acres of land in Rajnagar in western part of city and another piece of land measuring 14.61 acres near Vishweshariya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) in Bajaj Nagar, College sources told PTI. The construction is likely to commence from next month since all the formalities including plan sanction have been completed.

SOURCE (http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/national-fire-service-college-upgradation-on-cards/379454.html)

jateenb

October 6th, 2010, 01:24 PM

_GrapeWine_

October 13th, 2010, 08:36 AM

Empress Mall

Empress Mall, part of Empress City is now open to public! Not all floors functional yet.
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_GrapeWine_

October 13th, 2010, 08:37 AM

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October 13th, 2010, 04:45 PM

amco_in

October 14th, 2010, 02:14 PM

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chetan.thoke

October 14th, 2010, 03:46 PM

magnificent, so some good things on thier way,
:banana:wht about MC donalds'?

_GrapeWine_

October 14th, 2010, 09:02 PM

magnificent, so some good things on thier way,
:banana:wht about MC donalds'?

Opening shortly! :cheers:

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_GrapeWine_

October 22nd, 2010, 08:02 AM

Mahindra Lifespace plans expansion

Mumbai: Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd will launch four new residential projects in next six months, a top official said on Wednesday

“Over the next six months, we will be in a position to launch four projects, one in Mumbai, one in Chennai, one in Hyderabad and one in Nagpur,” said managing director and chief executive Anita Arjundas.

SOURCE (http://www.livemint.com/2010/10/20161707/Mahindra-Lifespace-plans-expan.html)

jateenb

October 27th, 2010, 04:00 PM

:bash::bash:Another example of step motherly treatment to Vidarbha and Nagpur or private players have given bags of money to MSRTC to keep quiet on this issue????Everyone knows Nagpur to Pune is heavy rush route..So who won't want to earn money on such route.. Unfortunately people in vidarbha and representatives of Vidarbha are quite on this. May be they are sleeping or as always not so active to ask questions.. Here is the link...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Pune-Nagpur-Volvo-service-in-cold-storage/articleshow/6817548.cms

mobarch

October 28th, 2010, 10:54 AM

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_GrapeWine_

October 29th, 2010, 08:06 AM

IVRCL wins Mhada luxury housing contract

MUMBAI: IVRCL Assets and Holdings Ltd has bagged the rights to build Mhada's premium luxury housing project on the erstwhile Empress Mill lands in Nagpur.

With this contract, it has broken Shirke Builders' monopoly with Mhada. The builder, for nearly two decades, has been the sole agency constructing all Mhada projects. The 320 flats , comprising two, three bedroom and duplex flats, are being sold in the open market and not on a lottery basis.

Approximately, 140 flats have already been booked. The flats are being sold at a cost of Rs 30 to 60 lakh as against the market rate of Rs 45-80 lakh.

SOURCE (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/IVRCL-wins-Mhada-luxury-housing-contract/articleshow/6831601.cms)

Amit Gupta

October 30th, 2010, 10:54 AM

Can anyone give me information / feedback on Anandam World City? I believe it has just been launched...

jateenb

November 10th, 2010, 02:38 PM

Maruti Suzuki is looking for land at Nagpur MIDC for Maruti suzuki project..
I just hope this project comes up here. The plan to highjack this project to western Maharashtra should not succeed..

http://72.78.249.124/esakal/20101110/5668472462064845557.htm

_GrapeWine_

November 11th, 2010, 05:51 AM

^^ That's kind of a best news i hv heard after so many days.. may be months!! :banana:
Hope it happens.. and happens soon! :cheers:

_GrapeWine_

November 11th, 2010, 05:53 AM

Can anyone give me information / feedback on Anandam World City? I believe it has just been launched...

Saw a crane at work at the site. Construction is well in progress. No specific news as such.

jateenb

November 12th, 2010, 02:26 PM

:)Does any one has news about the various IT companies which have taken land In MIHAN. HCL building technology hubs across India.. Nagpur is one the site mentioned..Its Manesar Hub has become operation.So does anybody know about it s status??? Here is the link about HCL's manesar technology hub going operational..

http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/sto...secID=livenews

siddhant4u

November 14th, 2010, 04:14 PM

Can anyone give me information / feedback on Anandam World City? I believe it has just been launched...

its been launched at rate of 4250rs per sq.ft. early bird discount is available... if you are not from nagpur, do visit the site and nearby location before booking.

_GrapeWine_

November 26th, 2010, 06:59 PM

NHAI to construct cloverleaf interchange on Wardha Road

NATIONAL Highway authority of India (NHAI) will acquire more than 200 acres of land of construction cloverleaf interchanges of national highway-7 to connect outer ring road to wardha road.

NHAI is constructing outer ring road from Wardha road to Bhandara road. The cloverleaf will come up at Gavsi Manapur junction on Wardha road. NHAI sources said that cloverleaf interchange is a two level interchange in which left turns are handled by loop roads. To get left, vehicles first pass either over or under the other road, then turn right onto the intersecting road.

This may be the first cloverleaf interchange coming up in vidarbha region. There is no need of traffic signals, which is an advantage of this interchange. NHAI has initiated this process for land acquisition on wardha road. Deputy collector Asha Pathan is looking after land acquisition for the project. NHAI will acquire land at Dongargaon, Panjari, Gavsi manapur , Jamtha , Parsodi, and Tekadi, Kandri, Khandala (G), Sihora of persioni of Tehsil and Awandhi and Gada of kamptee tehsil.

Sources claimed that land acquisition process may hamper many upcoming housing projects of wardha road. It may be mentioned that upto 25 kms. Every inch of land on national highway-7 has been sold and if the government acquires land for construction of the cloverleaf interchange, it may hamper various layouts. NHAI will construct a toll plaza at Dongargaon.

NHAI will acquire land on NH-7 between 12 kms and 18 kms on Nagpur-Hyderabad section, between 14.585 kms (Kamptee-Kanhan by pass) and 18.936 kms (Nagpur Hyderabad section). NHAI will also acquire land on NH-6 Nagpur -Bhandara section.

Courtesy: The Hitavada

_GrapeWine_

November 26th, 2010, 07:16 PM

Maruti Suzuki may build stockyard at Butibori

Date: 20th August 2010
LOOKING at logistics importance of the city, country’s automotive major, Maruti Suzuki India is firming up plans to construct a huge stockyard at Butiburi Industrial Estate near Nagpur for speedy delivery of cars to their respective destinations.

Sources close to the development disclosed that senior officials of the company visited Nagpur on August 18, 2010, to finalise the land deal. Sources said that Maruti was in the final stage of acquiring about 100 acres of land in Butibori Industrial Estate, and that a team of senior officials of Maruti Suzuki had given green signal to setup stockyard at Butibori. However, when contacted, the senior officials refused to divulge details of the deal.

The proposed stockyard would house about 25,000 vehicles, an it seen as important initiative taken by Maruti Suzuki India as it want to put a check on its customers shifting to others companies’ brands due to a long waiting period. The stockyard would ease transportation of cars to dealers, and the customer can avail a particular model or a typical colour that is unavailable with the dealer.

Courtesy: The Hitavada

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December 4th, 2010, 08:40 PM

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I HEARD YOU

December 8th, 2010, 06:16 PM

_GrapeWine_

December 10th, 2010, 06:25 PM

When is this cloverleaf interchanges road at Gawasi Manapur expected to begin and completed?

You mean the one at MIHAN entrance? It is partially completed and open for public.

World8115

December 11th, 2010, 03:17 PM

Source (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Govt-asks-NMC-to-pay-entire-escalated-cost-of-Ram-Jhula/articleshow/7073493.cms)Ram Jhula, the crucial six-lane, cable-stayed railway overbridge being constructed to replace the 100-year-old Santra Market bridge, has become embroiled in a fresh dispute. The nodal agency, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), is asking Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to pay the escalated cost of the project.

Mayor Archana Dehankar said minister for public works (public undertakings) Jaidutta Kshirsagar, guardian minister Shivajirao Moghe and former minister for public works Anil Deshmukh had in a meeting held in Kshirsagar's chamber asked NMC to pay Rs 45 crore towards the escalated cost of Ram Jhula.

On Thursday, Kshirsagar convened a meeting to discuss the stalled project and also invited municipal commissioner Sanjeev Jaiswal and leader of opposition Vikas Thakre. Dehankar says Kshirsagar straightway told her that contractor Afcons had stopped work since May and was demanding Rs 95 crore now against the original cost of Rs 45.95 crore mentioned in the work order issued in 2006.

In 2008, the company was granted an escalation to Rs 60 crore for the 607-metre ROB. Now, Afcons is demanding Rs 95 crore and the government wants the escalated cost to be paid by the civic body.

However, MSRDC managing director Bipin Shrimali tried to downplay the issue. He told TOI the dispute has been resolved and work would start in 15 days. Orders have been issued to the contractor, he said.

On the cost-sharing, Shrimali said the funding pattern has not been decided yet. "Being a partner in the project, we feel 50% of the escalated cost should be shared by NMC. MSRDC too is facing funds shortage," said Shrimali.

NMC standing committee chairman Sandip Joshi and ruling party leader Pravin Datke say the NMC has to share 30% cost of the entire Ram Jhula project, which comes to Rs 15 crore as per the original proposal of Rs 45.95 crore. "We have already paid Rs 8.5 crore and will soon pay the balance amount. Why should the NMC suffer for the mistake of the contractor and MSRDC?" they asked.

Joshi said NMC is surprised Afcons stopped work to demand escalated cost, and the government is asking the cash-strapped NMC to pay the escalated cost. "Although there is a provision to claim escalated costs, this is not the way. There should be some basis about the difference of cost. In the civic body you need to justify it by submitting item-wise claim of escalation and approve it in the general body meeting and also from the standing committee," said Joshi.

"The civic body is ready to share Rs 15 crore of the escalated cost. But at a time when the civic body is managing other JNNURM projects on BoT basis too, and procuring loans to pay its 30% cost, how can it pay the entire escalated cost of Rs 45 crore for the project?" Datke asked.

Ram Jhula was to be commissioned in 2009. The date for completion was extended to April 2010 and now has been given another extension till September 13, 2011. However, it is nowhere near completion.

Meanwhile, BJP MLAs from Nagpur Sudhakar Deshmukh (west), Krishna Khopde (east) and Vikas Kumbhare (north) staged demonstrations against the stalled project on Thursday.

_GrapeWine_

December 15th, 2010, 10:05 AM

jateenb

December 15th, 2010, 03:24 PM

Indian's Most Competitive Cities (http://www.businessworld.in/bw/asset/pdf/50-51.pdf)

source (http://indiamicrofinance.com/new-delhi-emerges-competitive-city-india-city-competitiveness-report.html)
source (http://www.businessworld.in/bw/2010_12_03_Indias_Most_Competitive_Cities.html)

Nagpur ranks 9th!! :cheers:

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:banana::banana::banana:What is heartening is that it is up by 4 places. Nagpur was placed 13 th and now just behind Pune. Is any of the big companies listening??????

nishank

December 16th, 2010, 01:17 AM

Nagpur: An emerging IT-ITES hub in Asia

Check the videos of "Executives Panel Discussion regarding Nagpur: An emerging IT-ITES hub in Asia " below.

http://www.moneycontrol.com/video/special-videos/nagpur-an-emerging-it-ites-hubasia_504873.html?utm_source=Article_Vid

India101

December 26th, 2010, 12:01 PM

Rs 7cr for over 5,000 km roads! (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Rs-7cr-for-over-5000-km-roads/articleshow/7061197.cms)

NAGPUR: Almost 5,000 kilometres of rural roads in Nagpur district are in bad shape. Thanks to heavy usage and absence of maintenance. No wonder, because the Zilla Parishad which is supposed to look after them has received just Rs 7 crore for their upkeep.

The roads are taking a more than usual punishment as there is continuous movement of heavy vehicles - especially those related to the power plants coming up in Mouda, Khapri, and Koradi, irrigation projects in the bordering places of Gosikhurd and Mihan work. These projects mean continuous movement of fully loaded heavy vehicles which is destroying the rural roads. Driving on the pot-holed roads is a nightmarish experience for road users, said ZP vice-president and chairman of public works department Nitin Rathi.

He explained that roads in rural areas were normally designed for thin traffic such as tractors, mini-buses and occasional buses and trucks. In recent past, however, heavy vehicle movement had increased manifold. Adding to the woes, the state government has sanctioned just Rs 7 crore for upkeep of 5,153 km of roads under Nagpur Zilla Parishad, pointed out Rathi.

On the other hand contrary the state Public Works Department received Rs 45 crore for maintaining 2,253 km of roads, the ZP vice-president claimed.

The two-km stretch between Mahurzari and Pitteshwar road which was constructed recently has disappeared due to plying of overloaded vehicles carrying manganese, claimed Shyamdeo Raut, another ZP member.

Recently, villagers of Mouda also submitted a memorandum to the district collector Pravin Darade expressing concern over deteriorating road condition in their village. They alleged that due to plying of heavy vehicles, mostly carrying materials for thermal power projects, all roads in tehsil are getting from bad to worse. The villagers demanded that NTPC be asked to construct the road as Zilla Parishad was not having funds for it.

A senior official from ZP's public works department admitted that due to crunch of funds, ZP had failed to repair the roads for the last many years. At present, the ZP required over Rs 40 crore for the roads. With just Rs 7 crore, at best temporary repairs could be carried out, he said.

Rathi also informed that the ZP had demanded Rs 24 crore from the funds of district development plan. It has also approached Vidarbha Statutory Development Board for providing funds for road repairs. A memorandum was also submitted to the PWD minister Chhagan Bhujbal by ZP members. They observed that mere filling up of potholes with gravel would not solve the problem as roads needed to be completely relaid using wet mix and BT topping.

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December 26th, 2010, 12:18 PM

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December 26th, 2010, 09:02 PM

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December 30th, 2010, 12:33 PM

Unity Infra to launch three Nagpur malls by mid-2012

Unity Infraprojects is looking to commission its three malls in Nagpur by mid-2012 after a delay of two years, said chief operating officer Yogen Lal.

The company is executing the malls on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis.

While the Rs145 crore Danaganj mall was expected to be completed by end-2009, the other two, collectively worth about Rs150 crore, were to be completed by mid-2010.

But these projects were put on hold due to difficulty in accessing funds as a result of a severe slump in the realty sector, amongst the hardest-hit in the downturn.

“The market is slowly recovering. Work is on in the Danaganj project and it will be commissioned in a year,” Lal said.

He said that financial closure for the other two projects will be achieved by the next quarter.

“One of them has an FSI (floor space index) issue,” Lal said, not divulging the details. They will come onstream a few months after the Danaganj mall.

These malls, with a concession period of 30 years, are Unity’s only BOT projects.

SOURCE (http://www.in.com/news/business/fullstory-unity-infra-to-launch-three-nagpur-malls-by-mid2012-6f0e8bc7197d71f489ac750bc03b8bda4d4438f5-0-true.html)

_GrapeWine_

December 31st, 2010, 08:43 AM

GIIS to start operations from next year

NAGPUR: The Singapore-based global Indian international school (GIIS) will officially begin its operations from the next academic session, informed its co-founder Atul Temurnikar.

The school will initially offer CBSE curriculum but will later switch over to international baccalaureate (IB). GIIS will offer education up to seventh standard which will eventually upgraded till class XII. The school was supposed to start last year, but there were some financial problems with franchisee given to the Buty family. "The building was not completed till date and therefore we've decided to take over from them," he said. He added that the GIIS has so far nine branches in India, two of which are in Maharashtra. It has 21 schools spread over nine countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Dubai and the USA.

SOURCE (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/GIIS-to-start-operations-from-next-year/articleshow/7187583.cms)

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December 31st, 2010, 08:45 AM

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January 10th, 2011, 05:31 AM

Plan to build world's tallest statue near city

NAGPUR: City based B R Ambedkar Foundation has announced its plan to build the world's tallest statute in the outskirts of the city or somewhere in Nagpur district. "We will be attempting for a Guinness World Records entry by building a statue of 600 ft. We have applied to the Guinness organisation and have been allotted a membership number and a claim ID for the purpose, which us the first step,' said foundation president Manish Patil.

As per the records data the tallest existing statue if of Lord Buddha in Tokyo. The bronze statute 393.8 ft high and weights 1000 tonnes and was jointly built by Japan and Taiwan and completed in 1993. It took seven years to be built, Guinness World Records said in its communications to Patil on January 6. While giving guidelines for the attempt, the organisation has asked Patil to get upadted on the latest record from time to time.

"As soon as we announced out plan to build a 600 befitting statue for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, we have received offers for donation for land. We will need at least five acres land for the project. Right night we are in process of forming various committee for executing the project and are inviting all interest people to join," Patil told reporters. The material, design and other details will be finalised by the committees concerned and in the next three months we will get the necessary clearances. We hope to launch the project on April 14 next which will be the 120th birth anniversary of the Father of the Constitution," said Patil

SOURCE (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Plan-to-build-worlds-tallest-statue-near-city/articleshow/7243724.cms)

jateenb

January 17th, 2011, 02:26 PM

:banana::banana:India will gain its first component repair shop in a joint venture between Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Mumbai-based Max Aerospace and Aviation Ltd.’s Max MRO Services.

Construction is to start early this year and finish in the first quarter of 2013, says AFI KLM E&M President Franck Terner. Terms were not disclosed, but the company, as yet unnamed, is expected to start operations with a 10,000-sq.-meter (108,000-sq.-ft.) facility.

Plants are under construction in Bengaluru and Nagpur, which offer tax-free zones established to encourage industry. Nagpur is home to the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center and taxiway Boeing is establishing for Air India.

Can anyone confirm this??? Here is the link of of the news story...
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/gener...O%20In%20India

jateenb

January 17th, 2011, 02:28 PM

here si the link...

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/awst/2011/01/17/AW_01_17_2011_p37-270614.xml&headline=Air%20France-KLM%20Launches%20Component%20MRO%20In%20India&channel=mro

nagpur2025

January 17th, 2011, 03:28 PM

This is great news for Nagpur and Mihan

jateenb

January 28th, 2011, 06:52 AM

:bash::bash::ohno:

When Vilas Muttemwar was non conventional energy minister he proposed to set up Nagpur as first solar city in India. 9 carore rs have also been sanctioned for this.But Nagpur municipal corportion has not replied to this proposal event after reminding for 2 yrs. It seems Vidarbhites themselves are responsible non development of Vidarbha..

Here is the link for this news...

http://72.78.249.107/esakal/20110128/4776336717890174258.htm

jateenb

February 3rd, 2011, 02:30 PM

:banana::banana::banana:Railways is finalising a proposal to manufacture new design eco-friendly toilets in Nagpur in a step towards its commitment for cleaner environment and to prevent damage to rail tracks.
"Efforts are on for installation of green toilets in trains and field trials are on for the purpose. These newly designed eco-friendly lavatories are likely to be manufactured in Nagpur," a senior Railway Ministry official said.

Good some govt. job to Nagpurians... Here is the link...

http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4880151

siddhant4u

March 3rd, 2011, 04:30 PM

http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/mercedesbenz-enters-vidharbha-inaugurates-dealership-in-nagpur/7663/1

Mercedes India becomes the first luxury car maker to establish a dealership in Nagpur. 'Auto Hangar' will be a 43,500 sq. ft. Showroom with a valet service, accessory and boutique service along with the Mercedes-Benz Experience zone

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March 4th, 2011, 05:45 AM

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WorldVision

March 12th, 2011, 03:30 AM

NAGPUR: In a surprising announcement, which sounds quite far-fetched at this stage and one that could only uncomfortably push the realty prices north, minister for urban development Kamal Nath said there are plans to build an underground metro rail in the city. He also said that Nagpur would have priority over other cities where such systems are being planned.

Read more ........ (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Metro-rail-for-Nagpur-baloney-say-experts/articleshow/7683339.cms)

amco_in

March 17th, 2011, 02:02 PM

Radha Saomi land may fetch record amount

NAGPUR: In what may be one of the record land deals in the city, 35 acre tract of Radha Saomi Beas land off Wardha Road may be sold for Rs 86 crore (Rs 2.46 crore per acre). The real estate market is rife with rumours that a cumulative price of Rs 100 crore may be arrived at too. In that case the price per acre would be Rs 2.85 crore. If the deal materialises the buyer, who is a local builder, may build the largest residential complex in the city, having 21,000 apartments, on the land.

A local builder, Shishir Diote, of Ranchana Constructions is close to finalizing the bargain for the land which is just a kilometre away from the airport. The land was earlier owned by Radha Saomi Beas Trust- a religious organization. Its current owners are a consortium of chartered accountants and businessmen. However, it continues to be known as Radha Saomi Beas land, in common parlance.

When contacted Diote confirmed that he is close to finalizing the deal with all the papers being ready. However he refused to divulge the price fixed in the bargain but one of the sellers' representatives, a chartered accountant, has denied of any negotiations being under way. But he quickly added that the success of the deal depends on certain regulatory clearances.

Diote said that he planned to build a residential complex named Hi-tech City International Township. This complex would have 21,000 residential units. The work is expected to be started within six months and would take three years to be completed.

With the local realty market already agog with the news of the land deal, there are expectations that it may surpass the mark set by the deal in which justice Patel's family sold 41.44 acres of land at Rs 105 crore.

"There are strong rumours that a price of Rs 100 crore has been fixed which means it would surpass the Chinchbhuwan bargain in which per acre rate came to Rs 2.55 crore. Even at Rs 86 crore it would be only slightly less at Rs 2.46 crore per acre," said a realtor.

Local realtors argue that the chances of Radha Saomi land fetching a higher rate is greater owing to its close proximity to the city. "If Chinchbhuwan which was much further away from the city could get Rs 2.55 crore for an acre, the land which is just a kilometre or so from the airport would command a much higher premium," said a local broker who is closely monitoring the deal.

However, market sources add that the builder will have to clear a major regulatory hurdle before going ahead with his plans. The town planning department has specified that the land could be solely used for setting up an institution. This can be a school, college, hospital, hostel or any similar organsation having similar nature of activities. Only 15% of it can be used for commercial purpose. A conversion would need permission of the urban development department, which is not easy to obtain, said a source in this department.

This is not the first time the consortium tried to sell this land. Prior to this they had entered into an agreement with a developer having major stake off Wardha Road, but he backed out as he could not get the conversion done. Now the consortium in talks with Diote.

Sources in the realty business are confused about the logic over buying the land at such a huge price when getting clearance from the urban department would be difficult. Even the present owners who are considered to be very influential people could not get the change of use approved, said a source.

source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Radha-Saomi-land-may-fetch-record-amount/articleshow/7723557.cms

WorldVision

March 23rd, 2011, 01:58 PM

Economic Survey projects $20 billion dollar investment in Mihan by 2016.

Nagpurians, ...is this a JOKE by the Government again?????

http://www.ehitavada.com/site.home/paper_type/13/date/2011-03-23

chennaimetro

March 23rd, 2011, 04:46 PM

anyone can please update me for MRO-Boeing Project in Nagpur?
wats the development there so far, construction started yet or not??

WorldVision

March 25th, 2011, 04:14 PM

anyone can please update me for MRO-Boeing Project in Nagpur?
wats the development there so far, construction started yet or not??

Boeing needs an airport with two airstrips, Mihan was one of it to provide the two.

But Govt / MADC not doing anything for the second runway at Mihan, the latest news is that Mah Govt has told that there is no need for second runway in Mihan till 2035 (thats now in its plan). Land for second runway also not acquired yet (Shivangaon village).

Hmmmm......no second runway at Mihan, no Boeing coming....

is Mihan DEAD?????

India101

April 7th, 2011, 11:46 AM

India101

April 7th, 2011, 11:47 AM

NMC to take up road concretization soon
(http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/NMC-to-take-up-road-concretization-soon/articleshow/7890276.cms)

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation's ambitious cement road project may soon get going. Unity Infrastructure may get the order to construct almost 25 km of concrete roads in the first phase of the project. It includes 30 major roads and it will cost civic body Rs 77 crore against earlier estimate of Rs 100 crore.

NMC standing committee had recently sanctioned the proposal to concretise 25 km of city roads. Civic body had fixed Rs 100 crore as cost for the first phase. However, contractor Unity Infrastructure, among the five companies that participated in the tender process, quoted 23 per cent below at Rs 77 crore. It will be issued work order soon, a senior NMC official informed. Rs 24 crore was already allocated in the budget of last financial year for this.

Talking to TOI, standing panel head Sandeep Joshi informed that the 30 roads selected were above 18-metre width and had the most traffic density. He said, "We shelved our earlier plan of concretising 234 roads of nine and 12-metre width and decided to concretise 71 roads of 18-metre width that are in extremely bad condition".

These 30 major roads will be concretised by the year-end. These include Great Nag Road from Jagnade sq to KDK college road, Khamla to Orange City hospital square, Laxmi Nagar to Bajaj Nagar to Laxmi Bhavan square, Munje square to Anand Talkies and the entire Great Nag Road, Central Bazar Road from VNIT to Lokmat Bhavan to Humpyard road, Sawarkar Nagar sq to Ajni Square to Chuna Bhatti Road to Ajni RoB, Ram Nagar to Ravi Nagar square etc.

In all 71 roads having total length of over 140 km will be concretised over next five years. The present tar roads will be given an 8 to 10-inch concrete coating as per norms of Indian Roads Congress (IRC). These are expected to remain intact for 30 to 35 years as against three to five years life of tar roads. The entire project will cost NMC Rs 250 crore. In next financial year Rs 50 crore will be allocated for the project, Joshi added.

Joshi said, "Earlier, NMC planned cement roads using ultra thin white topping (UTWT) technology. However, the concrete topping is less expensive than the UTWT. Also, as per IRC code, it is economical in the long run because it requires virtually no maintenance. The tar roads on the other hand, need to be resurfaced every five years and repaired after every monsoon."

Joshi further stated that during the BJP-Shiv Sena government in state, the then PWD minister Nitin Gadkari had constructed 30 km of cement roads in the city. These are still doing well and need little maintenance. However, these are full concrete roads whereas ones to be built now will have concrete laid over existing bitumen surface, he added.

amco_in

April 18th, 2011, 07:02 AM

Waghpur roars in victory

NAGPUR: Soon after Union minister Jairam Ramesh gave in principle approval to declaring Nagpur as the 'Gateway to Tigerland', Waghpurians came out to register their happiness at the news. Some citizens also tempered the celebrations by pointing out that many more steps or actions are needed before the city should be truly satisfied.

"Having been born and brought up in the city itself, now calling myself a Waghpurian makes me very happy," said Nikita Parasher, a student of chemistry. "I will now call myself a Waghpurian and probably call my friends from all over the country to come and visit at least once. Just like people want to visit London or New York."

Expressing joy at the city coming on the global map, HR manager Rijuta Joshi said, "It will most directly affect tourism in the city. When it comes to lions, everyone thinks about Kenya and not Gir. With this move, I hope the first name that comes to mind when it comes to tigers would be Nagpur."

Most people were happy and content with the decision, but there were some who are sceptical about the declaration. Amit Naseri, who runs Cox and Kings, believes that the city should focus more on ecotourism than just as a tiger capital. "People should understand the importance of forests as a whole. There are other animals as well, and a lot of vegetation etc. As a tourism professional, I think we need to promote responsible tourism after this."

Padma Gupta, who runs Horizon Holidays, was happy that the change has come through. She said, "This is a proud moment for me as a Nagpurian. Also, tourism will definitely get a boost."

Devendra Dasture, director of Royal Gondwana School and South Point School, believes in the positive effect and said, "I think this is history being created. Industries, especially the hospitality sector, will get a boost. But we also should increase vigilance."

Chandragupta Samarth, wildlife enthusiast and lawyer said, "I think tigers will be protected in areas that are not declared as tiger reserves around the city. Forest officials are not well paid, hopefully this will change now. A side effect could be that the forests will get commercialized and the real charm will be lost."

Rukhmini Das, a homemaker who loves to explore the jungles, said, "I am from Bengal and I came here five years back. Ever since I have been exploring and spending time in the forests. I hope real efforts are taken to improve the condition of not just tigers but other animals too. The deaths of five leopards recently hint at the rot in the system."

Harshwardhan Dhanwatey, president of NGO TRACT, said it is not enough to declare it as a gateway. He said, "It has always been a Gateway to Tigerland. There have always been tigers around the city, and this fact is internationally known. I have personally been featured in Lonely Planet, BBC and Channel 4's radio broadcast. So this is not new. I will be happy only when something is done on the ground level. Funds need to be increased, we need infrastructure development and planning, relocation of the villagers has been stopped in Tadoba, but nothing is being done about all it. Let us not remain disconnected from reality."

WorldVision

April 18th, 2011, 03:07 PM

amco_in

April 20th, 2011, 11:49 AM

Need to see if this (and such projects) actually materializes, and as per the plan (and do not go the MIHAN way).

I feel sorry / sad / .....and many other such words when I see we let such things (broken promises) keep happening again and again.

Lets see what happens with this one now.

I fully agree world vision through your view but mihan is different project with there different liabilities and this project is completely different. If you seen in an around Nagpur area which is covered with dense forest land but due this project announce most of big fish has book the land near by nagpur area even last month ista is also acquired a land in Nagpur and now due to this anousment most of hospitality companies has looking Nagpur in different vision. Lets hope for the best keep fingered cross

studdmanster

April 22nd, 2011, 05:46 PM

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Nissan Motor India on Thursday opened two new dealerships in Nagpur and Kolkata, taking the total number to 32 across India, a company statement said.

The opening of the Navnit Nissan dealership in Nagpur and that of Chandrani Nissan in Kolkata marks Nissan’s dealership expansion strategy to reach commercial coverage in more than 78 per cent of the national territory, the company said in a statement.

In an endeavour to achieve maximum customer outreach, this marks the entry of the first dealerships of the global car maker in Vidarbha and West Bengal regions respectively, it said.

“We are delighted to bring Nissan to the customers in Nagpur and Kolkata. We are aware this is a very important phase of our journey and we stand by our commitment to provide Indian customers with a full range of products and services,” Nissan Motor India’s Managing Director and CEO, Mr Kiminobu Tokuyama, said.

Nissan Motor India has appointed Hover Automotive India as an exclusive strategic alliance partner to handle sales and marketing, dealer development, customer relationship management and after sales in the country.

With its dealers operational in major cities across the country, the company aims to have more than 100 dealers by 2013.

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May 1st, 2011, 06:51 PM

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May 13th, 2011, 03:34 PM

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Equinox Realty, the property development arm of Essar group, plans to invest around Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) to develop residential units across the country, said a senior executive of the company.

Equinox plans to launch 1.4 million sq ft residential project in Bengaluru in the last quarter of calender year 2011 and a one-million housing project in Thane near Mumbai in the next one year.

The company also plans to develop an information technology park in Bengaluru and a mixed -use project in Nagpur in Maharashtra , the executive said.

jateenb

May 17th, 2011, 12:22 PM

An American delegation is likely to visit MIHAN to look for investment opportunities.American investors are also keen to invest in infrastructure and metro region of Nagpur. Here is the link...

http://onlinenews1.lokmat.com/php/detailednews.php?id=NagpurEdition-2-2-17-05-2011-6c0fa&ndate=2011-05-17&editionname=nagpur

WorldVision

May 18th, 2011, 12:46 AM

Hope this plan too turn into a success. Good luck Vidarbhaites.

NAGPUR: The dream plan of transforming the state's second capital into a metropolis of the future may now get a definite shape. A leading United Kingdom-based infrastructure planning company Halcrow Group's Indian subsidiary has been appointed as a consultant to prepare blueprint for Nagpur Metro region development plan.

Halcrow India has been selected by the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) from nearly a dozen global corporates which had participated in bidding for the consultancy, said NIT trustee Kishore Kanhere. "Halcrow India whose bid of Rs 12 crore was the lowest was also found to be best qualified for the job given its track record and international standing as urban infrastructure planners,"' said Kanhere. "This is the first step towards realizing the dream of transforming Nagpur into a modern metro expanding it by a radius of 25km from the existing Nagpur Municipal Corporation limits," he said.

"While preparing the blueprint, the consultant will take into consideration infrastructure needs for the next 100 years and projected population growth. Besides the network of roads and basic amenities, the plan will also include provision for efficient public transport system like a monorail and bus service, sports complexes and water/amusement parks similar to that in international tourist destinations of Singapore and Paris," said Kanhere.

NIT which is the executing agency for the Nagpur metro region development plan will soon be opening up offices in all talukas of the district in order to decentralize its metro plan work. It has already asked the state government for additional staff. "Once these offices start functioning, people will not be required to travel to the city office of NIT for approvals and clearances," said the trustee. "Also very soon we will finalize the public utility spaces for the metro region. Peoples' representatives and others concerned will be taken into confidence during the planning process, he said.

"Minister of state for urban development Bhaskar Jadhav put speculations to rest by declaring in the state legislature in the budget session that NIT will remain the executing agency for the metro plan," said Kanhere. "I am optimistic that in the next 10 years, Nagpur will emerge as a model metropolis where residents' needs will be the focal point while developing it as a major commercial hub of Central India," he hoped.

Source : http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-24/nagpur/29468795_1_metro-region-nagpur-metro-metro-plan

WorldVision

May 18th, 2011, 01:17 AM

Survey by leading company raises hope for for employment
Apr 27, 2011, 04.58am IST TNN

AMRAVATI: A second survey of the Nandgaon Peth MIDC by top officials of the Hero Honda group on Monday has given hopes of employment to the people of the region.

A few months ago, when the company conducted its first survey, work on the Amravati-Nagpur National Highway was in progress. The route is an important junction that links Amravati to various destinations across the country.

Moreover, the Narkhed-Amravati railway line is on the verge of completion. It will prove to be an added advantage. Construction of the airport is also on. The developments would open road, rail and air routes.

"Amravati's overall development is very important to attract leading companies," say experts. The survey was conducted basically to check the feasibility of the project. Sources told TOI that the company officials will be meeting their higher-ups to give the feedback. Chief official of MIDC, A Chaudhary confirmed the development.

On the company starting its operations, Chaudhary said, "As of now, nothing can be said. The feedback of the survey will be discussed with the company bosses who will take a final decision." General manager Avinash Joshi refused to talk on the subject.

Apart from the long-pending irrigation backlog, industrial development too has taken a big hit due to apathy and faulty government policies.

The Amravati special economic zone was inaugurated by the then chief minister Ashok Chavan in 2009 with much fanfare, but two years down the line, no concrete development has taken place.

Source : http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/8094283.cms

siddhant4u

May 26th, 2011, 11:48 AM

Nagpur: Commercial aircraft manufacturer, Boeing Co, announced Wednesday that a $100 million maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) base at Mihan-SEZ in Nagpur in central India would get operational by 2013

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Boeing-MRO-to-start-by-2013-says-Keskar/articleshow/8575708.cms

other source :
http://www.domain-b.com/aero/mro/20110526_boeing.html

jateenb

May 30th, 2011, 11:35 AM

:banana::banana:While reading a news story about Chhattisgarh i came across this. Can anybody confirm this.Here is the link of that story.
http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/MP-...d-2146220.html

SSCaddict

June 8th, 2011, 06:26 PM

NTPC's 1,000 MW plant to be functional by 2012 (http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ntpcs-1000-mw-plant-to-be-functional-by-2012/137771/on)

NTPC will set up two 500-MW units under the first phase of its Mouda power project near here by 2012 at an investment of Rs 5,700 crore, Nagpur District Guardian Minister Shivajirao Moghe said.

"The first unit will start power generation by March, 2012, while the second unit will be functional by September. The work on setting up two units of 500-MW each is on schedule and necessary land acquisition has been done within record time without any resistance from farmers," Moghe told reporters here during a site visit.
Moghe said the project would cost Rs 5,700 crore for the first phase (1,000 MW, with two 500-MW units) and Rs 8,500 crore for the second phase (1,320 MW, with two 660-MW units).

The NTPC plant will get coal from public sector undertaking Western Coalfields Ltd and water from the Inter-District Irrigation project at Gosikhurd, he said.

Praveen Darade, who demitted the office of District Collector and played a major role in land acquisition, said 18 km of pipleline out of 32 km has been laid for bringing water to the power plant.

Farmers have been paid Rs 10 lakh per hectare and and a total of Rs 27 crore has been already disbursed till now, Darade -- also the Chairman of the Nagpur Improvement Trust -- said.

About 624 families from 15 villages were affected by the project and their rehabilitation was the priority of the government, he added.

Moghe said as part of its commitment, NTPC would sell 37% of the total power generated to Maharashtra. As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, NTPC would be setting up a fully equipped hospital and a school also.

To a question, Moghe, flanked by District Collector Saurabh Rao, said, "It will be 99.95% free of fly-ash since new technology has been procured for setting up the plant in Nagpur district," he said.

Moghe agreed to make efforts to bring the western region office of NTPC back to the city after it was shifted some 15 years ago.

WorldVision

June 8th, 2011, 07:53 PM

NTPC's 1,000 MW plant to be functional by 2012 (http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ntpcs-1000-mw-plant-to-be-functional-by-2012/137771/on)

A proposal of setting up 47 new thermal power plants in the backward Vidarbha region of Maharashtra has met stiff resistance from various quarters as it will use up large portion of water in nearby rivers, which have almost dried up due to poor monsoon last year.

Source :http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/47-thermal-power-projects-in-vidarbha-face-opposition/93909/on

Another source : http://vidarbhatimes.blogspot.com/2011/04/robbery-of-irrigation-water-in-vidarbha.html

WorldVision

June 23rd, 2011, 06:59 PM

Can someone provide updates / latest status on the following projects in Nagpur?

1) Ram Zula, the cable stayed bridge over RailWay Station?
2) RUB/ROB near Vijay talkies?
3) ROB at Butibori MIDC?

These projects have lingering around for years, is any Govt moving these
projects???

Thanks in advance.

dumbassmus

July 9th, 2011, 02:00 PM

Source: The Hitavada

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dumbassmus

July 9th, 2011, 02:20 PM

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dumbassmus

July 9th, 2011, 02:21 PM

Source: The Hitavada
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dumbassmus

July 9th, 2011, 02:25 PM

Source: The Hitavada

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dumbassmus

July 9th, 2011, 04:20 PM

Source: The Hitavada

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dumbassmus

July 10th, 2011, 08:40 AM

Source: The Hitavada

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dumbassmus

July 10th, 2011, 08:43 AM

Source: The Hitavada

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dumbassmus

July 10th, 2011, 08:47 AM

Source: The Hitavada

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dumbassmus

July 10th, 2011, 11:15 AM

Hypatia Capital Advises on the Completion of Persistent Systems' Acquisition of Infospectrum's OPD Business

Hypatia Capital Advisors LLC, a US-based independent investment banking firm, announced today the successful acquisition by Persistent Systems Ltd. (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) and its subsidiary Persistent Systems, Inc. of the Outsourced Product Development (OPD) business of California based Infospectrum and its Nagpur, India based subsidiary. Hypatia Capital Advisors LLC was the exclusive M&A advisor to Persistent Systems in this acquisition.

Upon the announcement of the deal on February 2, 2011, Dr. Anand Deshpande, Chairman and Managing Director, Persistent Systems said, "We are very excited about this acquisition. Infospectrum is already a well-established player in the market and Jay and his team has done a phenomenal job in building the company. We are very happy to welcome them in the Persistent family. Infospectrum has customers in different geographies and domains which are complementary to Persistent and would be good growth drivers for us."

Dr. Deshpande further added, "We believe that with our focus areas -cloud computing, collaboration, analytics and mobility, we will be able to provide larger value and growth to Infospectrum's customers and employees. We are focused on growing our centers in smaller locations and we believe that this acquisition allows us to scale our business in Nagpur, it being a strategic location for us."

Patricia Lizarraga, CEO of Hypatia Capital, said that "Persistent Systems's acquisition of Infospectrum will provide it with key OPD capabilities in strategic growth verticals of aerospace & defense, maritime & transportation logistics, and complex manufacturing as well as expand its strategic customer base in the US and in Europe."

About Persistent Systems:

Established in 1990, Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) is recognized as an award-winning technology company specializing in software product development services. With 5,400+ employees, innovative business models, and reusable assets and frameworks, Persistent helps customers increase revenues and margins, and enhance brand value. Persistent Systems has delivered over 3,000 software product releases in their last five years and has 290+ customers. The company has developed proven processes for the entire product lifecycle which reduce time-to-market while delivering consistent quality and customer satisfaction - as evidenced by customer partnerships that span many years. For more information, please visit: www.persistentsys.com

About Infospectrum:

Infospectrum is a global software product development and technology services enterprise that specializes in serving complex manufacturing, asset-and service-oriented industries including aerospace & defense, complex manufacturing, maritime and transportation logistics, telecommunications, satellite imaging and geographic information system (GIS) industry verticals as well as the independent software vendors (ISVs) that serve them. For more information, please visit: www.info-spectrum.com

About Hypatia Capital Advisors LLC:

Hypatia Capital Advisors LLC is an independent investment banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions and merchant banking, headquartered in New York City. Its principals have over 45 years of combined Wall Street experience, with particular strengths in cross-borders acquisitions in both developed and emerging markets.

dumbassmus

July 10th, 2011, 11:27 AM

Ashtavinayak Palm City (G+10 fl x 4)

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dumbassmus

July 10th, 2011, 01:29 PM

_GrapeWine_

July 11th, 2011, 06:02 PM

Suddenly so many updates in Nagpur section! Good job dumbassmus! :cheers:

dumbassmus

July 12th, 2011, 10:45 AM

The Hitavada (http://www.ehitavada.com/site.home/paper_type/13/date/2011-07-12/page_no/10)

http://www.ehitavada.com/News_Paper_Images/2011/07/12/news_images/news_44627.jpg

dumbassmus

July 12th, 2011, 10:58 AM

Advertisement in today's Cityline

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Nagpurian

July 13th, 2011, 01:43 AM

I am happy to see fast updates on Nagpur thread...buck up Nagpur...I know Nagpur can do far better....

Nagpurian

July 13th, 2011, 05:52 AM

By the ways, need help...Can anybody tell me how to upload photos without hyperlink. I mean photos saved as JPEG or other pic format..?? Plzz

_GrapeWine_

July 13th, 2011, 05:59 AM

By the ways, need help...Can anybody tell me how to upload photos without hyperlink. I mean photos saved as JPEG or other pic format..?? Plzz

Please refer this thread: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=600498

Welcome to SSC! Happy uploading :)

dumbassmus

July 13th, 2011, 10:27 AM

I am happy to see fast updates on Nagpur thread...buck up Nagpur...I know Nagpur can do far better....

In fact, Nagpur has got more feeds than Pune and Surat (and it better stay that way).:cheers:

dumbassmus

July 13th, 2011, 10:28 AM

The Hitavada (http://www.ehitavada.com/site.home/paper_type/13/date/2011-07-13/page_no/5)

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Nagpurian

July 14th, 2011, 03:26 AM

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Here are the few updates...This may have been little old now...Please bear...

Nagpurian

July 14th, 2011, 03:28 AM

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Nagpurian

July 14th, 2011, 03:30 AM

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Nagpurian

July 14th, 2011, 03:31 AM

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Nagpurian

July 14th, 2011, 03:32 AM

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This may be little old...Please bear

Nagpurian

July 14th, 2011, 03:33 AM

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Nagpurian

July 14th, 2011, 03:35 AM

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well...Nagpur is famous for its summer...but look at cleanliness...

Nagpurian

July 14th, 2011, 03:37 AM

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newly constructed..indoor stadium..

Nagpurian

July 14th, 2011, 03:39 AM

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well..few of my friends have already posted..it...:)

Nagpurian

July 14th, 2011, 03:40 AM

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well..I can call this as Nagpur downtown...

Nagpurian

July 14th, 2011, 04:11 AM

Guys..I have created new thread for Ramnath City...Have a look at it...Let's keep Nagpur above all..:)

dumbassmus

July 14th, 2011, 10:31 AM

Hey Nagpurian, you're doing a great job with the updates. But, post the photos and cityscapes of Nagpur in this thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=196862&page=17). And post them all in one post at a time, capiche?

The Hitavada (http://www.ehitavada.com/site.home/paper_type/13/date/2011-07-14/page_no/3)

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dumbassmus

July 14th, 2011, 11:16 AM

The Hitavada (http://www.ehitavada.com/site.home/paper_type/4/date/2011-07-14/page_no/2)

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dumbassmus

July 14th, 2011, 11:24 AM

Ram Jhula deadlock broken: Moghe

NAGPUR: State government has finally broken the deadlock stalling the vital Ram Jhula railway overbridge. In the meeting of guardian ministers held in Mumbai, chief minister Prithviraj Chavan decided that 30% of the escalated cost would be borne by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) while MSRDC would pay the remaining 70%.

Nagpur guardian minister Shivajirao Moghe said that works worth Rs 30 crore were pending as per the original contract. However, the contractor was demanding Rs 71 crore as price of construction materials had gone up. "We had issued a show cause notice to the contractor. A committee under principal secretary (urban development), NMC commissioner and MSRDC managing director then examined the issue. The project had started more than a year behind schedule. The committee felt that the escalation was justified and hence agreed to pay the amount," he said.

The contract for this six lane bridge was given by MSRDC in January 2006 to Afcons Infrastructure. In July 2009, MSRDC promised to open at least three lanes by January 2010. However, the deadline was then extended to April and then to September.

Frequent extension of deadlines irked Nagpurians and some organizations starting staging protests from 2010 end. Fed up of government dilly-dallying a trade organization NCCL decided to file a PIL in Nagpur high court.

Moghe further said that Gorewada zoo project would be tabled in the next cabinet meeting and then a proposal would be sent to central government for approval.

About long talked of convention centre project in city, Moghe said, "We pointed to chief minister Prithviraj Chavan that Nagpur did not have a big auditorium. The biggest auditorium Deshpande Hall only has a capacity of 1,200, which is woefully inadequate. Nagpur is the second capital of Maharashtra and hence it should have an auditorium befitting that stature. CM decided that revenue department would give the land for construction of the convention centre."

TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Ram-Jhula-deadlock-broken-Moghe/articleshow/9216651.cms)

WorldVision

July 14th, 2011, 06:15 PM

This is great news. Nagpur now can fulfill its aspiration to become a TIER 1 city.

Kudos to Mr Chavan, the CM of Maharashtra and other who made this happen.

Nagpurian

July 15th, 2011, 02:14 AM

hey guys....am assuming that to post multiple photos at a time.. i have to cut & paste direct links one below the other...am i right..? else i will try doing it next time...

dumbassmus

July 15th, 2011, 09:02 AM

hey guys....am assuming that to post multiple photos at a time.. i have to cut & paste direct links one below the other...am i right..? else i will try doing it next time...

that's correct.

The Hitavada (http://www.ehitavada.com/site.home/paper_type/13/date/2011-07-15/page_no/10)

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_GrapeWine_

July 16th, 2011, 06:07 AM

Rachana Sayantara (http://www.rachanaconstructions.com/sayantara-II-project.html)
G+13
Location: Near Vayusena Nagar

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dumbassmus

July 16th, 2011, 08:18 AM

^^Wow, I've actually seen that one U/C. It is near my house, I'll get a few pics when i can.

Nagpurian

July 17th, 2011, 06:49 AM

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New project near Belatrodi

Nagpurian

July 17th, 2011, 06:51 AM

Asthvinayak Builder

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dumbassmus

July 18th, 2011, 10:11 AM

The Hitavada (http://www.ehitavada.com/site.home/paper_type/13/date/2011-07-18/page_no/1)

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continuing . . .

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dumbassmus

July 18th, 2011, 10:13 AM

^^Let's be honest. A proper bus service and road system can completely cater the city's traffic for the next few years.

dumbassmus

July 18th, 2011, 10:19 AM

The Hitavada (http://www.ehitavada.com/site.home/paper_type/13/date/2011-07-18/page_no/11)

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dumbassmus

July 18th, 2011, 10:31 AM

City to get 6th water treatment plant at Godhani

The water treatment capacity of the city is set to be enhanced with the start of construction of new water treatment plant to treat 115 MLD a day at Godhani. Similarly, functioning of 240 MLD new plant at Kanhan will start from August.

Chairman of Nagpur Municipal Corporation's water supply committee, Prakash Totwani confirmed the developments to TOI. Briefing about the Godhani water treatment plant, Totwani said that the Rs 220-crore project, which was sanctioned under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), would come up at a 5-acre site. Of the sanctioned amount, 50% is part of JNNURM, while state government will contribute 20% and 30 % by the NMC.

He said that of the sanctioned amount, Rs 10 crore would be spent for setting up of the treatment plant, while the rest will be used for other works including laying of pipelines in the 27-km stretch from Mahadula -via-Godhani to Rajbhavan tank.

Laying of about 16 km of pipeline has been completed, while the work for laying another 6.50 km of pipeline, which will pass through the farmland of MLA Sunil Kedar, has been halted, he said.

"But recently, Kedar gave his consent and after monsoon, the remaining work of laying pipeline will be completed," said Totwani.

Once completed, water from the plant will be stored in Rajbhavan water tank, from where it will be supplied to 24 overhead tanks which will come up in east, north, central and west Nagpur, he said.

At present, the five plants (four at Gorewada-420 MLD and one at Kanhan - 115 MLD) have the capacity to treat over 535 MLD of drinking water which are supplying water across NMC limits.

The construction work of the treatment plant by Veolia Water India Pvt Ltd is expected to start soon and the project would be commissioned in two years, said Totwani.

The civic body will also start a 240 MLD water treatment plant at Kanhan from the first week of August, said Totwani. He said that once the new plant starts functioning, it would solve the drinking water scarcity in east and north Nagpur areas to a great extent.

TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/City-to-get-6th-water-treatment-plant-at-Godhani/articleshow/9263455.cms)

dumbassmus

July 18th, 2011, 10:35 AM

del

dumbassmus

July 18th, 2011, 10:37 AM

Metro region limits can't be reduced, says Moghe

Guardian minister Shivajirao Moghe on Sunday made it clear that the limits of Nagpur metro region could not be reduced from the present 25 km from city boundaries. "The urban development ministry has impressed upon us that a lesser area would be unviable for developing it," Moghe said.

Several public representatives from rural areas of the district had been demanding reduction of metro region limit to 5 or 10 km from NMC boundaries. Their ire was especially directed towards Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT), the planning authority. Minister of state for urban development Bhaskar Jadhav had supported this stance during winter session of state assembly. Moghe himself had expressed similar opinion. Now, it seems that the government has suddenly changed its mind.

"The UD ministry has suggested two options. Either we strengthen NIT so that people can get their work done at zilla parishad circle level or set up a separate agency for metro region," the minister said.

The public representatives are dissatisfied because the Nagpur metro area planning committee (NMAPC) comprising a large number of elected members has been completely sidetracked by NIT and government. After its constitution in March 2009 only one meeting has been held. On this Moghe promised to hold another meeting soon.

The minister said that even though Nagpur metro rail was economically unviable, the government had decided to build it. "In interest of common citizens we will go ahead with the project. It entails four phases having total length of 176.8 km and in 2004 the project cost was Rs 8,840 crore," he said.

He also said that the government would build a VVIP guest house in the city for union ministers and other top dignitaries. "They do not stay in Ravi Bhavan but in hotels. We want to provide a facility that suits their stature. The site is yet to be finalized. We are searching for an old bungalow in Civil Lines."

TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Metro-region-limits-cant-be-reduced-says-Moghe/articleshow/9263113.cms)

WorldVision

July 18th, 2011, 03:33 PM

Metro region limits can't be reduced, says Moghe

TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Metro-region-limits-cant-be-reduced-says-Moghe/articleshow/9263113.cms)

Sounds reasonable that even though the metro rail is not viable economically (it may be as of today), but Govt has decided to go ahead (build it, is that what it means ?) with it. It may become viable in very near future, if Nagpur keeps developing.

Thanks Dumbassmus, for keep the thread upto date.

Any plans / drawings / sketches available for public posting of the metro rail?
This can give a better idea how the metro rail will be laid in Nagpur. 176Km is a massive deployment.

dumbassmus

July 18th, 2011, 05:27 PM

No plans as of now. A nodal agency would be set up to see about it.

dumbassmus

July 21st, 2011, 11:05 AM

Some photos of the Empress City. All pics by me (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/member.php?u=741325).

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dumbassmus

July 21st, 2011, 11:21 AM

Plea in HC for expediting Mankapur ROB

A social worker has raised the plight of thousands of commuters who across the Mankapur level crossing on Koradi road with the judiciary demanding that a road over bridge (ROB) be constructed at the place. Mohan Karemore has filed an application to his earlier PIL in Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court on neglect of the Ram Ganesh Gadkari Memorial at Saoner on part of Maharashtra government. The application was filed through senior counsel RB Pendharkar and Gaurav Belsare.

A division bench of justices Bhushan Dharmadhikari and Pramod Kode then issued notices to National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and State Public Works Department (PWD) to file a reply before August 10. The counsels for the petitioner requested the court to add South East Central Railways (SECR) as party to PIL as Koradi railway crossing came under its jurisdiction. The judges then added SECR as respondents and served a notice to them too.

According to Pendharkar and Belsare, National Highway 69 leading to Ram Ganesh Gadkari Memorial faced was severely hindered owing to railway crossing. Over 200 trains to and from Delhi direction passed through the crossing everyday. Due to closure of barricades, the traffic was severely affected at regular intervals that lead to long queues of vehicles on both sides. Ironically, it sometimes takes a long time for the gates to open as many trains passed one after another resulting in severe hardship and inconvenience to the public.

They counsels contended that these factors severely affected the inflow of tourists to the monument in Saoner and contributed to its neglect. They added that a plan for construction of ROB was already sanctioned long back but not a single brick was laid.

According to Karemore, Gadkari, born on May 26, 1885, in Gujarat was called Shakespeare of Marathi for having written a number of poems, plays and other literature. After he died on January 23, 1919, at Saoner, the government built a memorial to pay tributes to him. The memorial located on the bank of Kolar River was declared as state protected monument. It has an auditorium and also belongings of the renowned litterateur. However, it has now turned into den of illegal activities due to neglect by the government authorities. Moreover, power supply of the monument was also snapped as dues were not paid by the officials concerned. Ram Ganesh Gadkari Memorial Sangharsh Samiti had already filed an intervention for the same reasons.

During last hearing, the court had served notices to superintendent of police (Nagpur Rural) and Saoner police station inspector after the petitioner pointed out to the court that the memorial had turned into a criminals' den due to neglect and antisocial activities were taking place there.

TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Plea-in-HC-for-expediting-Mankapur-ROB/articleshow/9303573.cms)