NMC To Pay Rs1,000 Token Amount To Facilitate Rs250cr Allocation For Kanhan-Kolar Barrage

**Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC)** will pay a token amount of Rs1,000 to facilitate the allocation of Rs250cr for the Kanhan-Kolar Barrage project. This decision comes after intervention from Water Resources Minister, Eknath Bawankule. According to reports, a separate budget head will be created for the Rs950cr project.

The state is likely to make the initial provision in the 2027-28 budget. This move is expected to bring much-needed relief to the residents of Nagpur and surrounding areas who have been demanding the completion of the project for years.

Key Highlights

• Rs1,000 token amount to be paid by NMC to facilitate Rs250cr allocation.
• Separate budget head to be created for the Rs950cr project.
• Initial provision to be made in the 2027-28 budget.

Response to Demands

The decision to allocate funds for the Kanhan-Kolar Barrage project is a significant step towards fulfilling the long-standing demands of the residents of Nagpur and surrounding areas. The project has been delayed for years due to lack of funds and bureaucratic red tape.

“We are pleased that the state government has finally taken cognizance of our demands and is willing to allocate funds for the project,” said a local resident. “We hope that the project will be completed soon and will bring much-needed relief to our community.”

What Happens Next

The NMC will now proceed to create a separate budget head for the project and will make the initial provision in the 2027-28 budget. The project is expected to be completed soon, bringing relief to the residents of Nagpur and surrounding areas.

Reports here.