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Nagpur Eyes 2047 Water Security Amidst Rising Demand
31 Oct
Summary
- Nagpur plans water supply until 2047, projecting population growth.
- Three options explored: water grid, Wainganga-Nalganga, and Kanhan barrage.
- Pench reservoir storage has sharply declined, impacting current supply.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation is undertaking a comprehensive project to ensure the city's water supply until 2047, addressing anticipated population growth. Current water supply planning is based on a population of 30 lakh until 2031.
The civic body is exploring three distinct avenues to bolster long-term water security. These options involve the potential creation of a water grid, sourcing water from the proposed Wainganga-Nalganga project during monsoons, and enhancing wastewater recycling initiatives.
Additionally, an option includes constructing a barrage on the Kanhan river. This initiative aims to secure sufficient water resources by considering future demand and population projections.
This forward-looking planning occurs as the Pench reservoir experiences a sharp decline in storage, with its current capacity at 35.03% compared to last year's corresponding date.
