World Bank Eyes Nashik's ₹750 Cr. Sewerage Expansion

The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) is seeking ₹750 crore in funding from the World Bank to enhance and expand the city’s sewerage infrastructure.

In a recent meeting at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, NMC officials presented the proposal to World Bank representatives, detailing plans to lay over 200 km of new sewer lines across six city divisions, including growing areas such as Pachavati, Cidco, Nashik Road, and Satpur. The project also involves replacing ageing pipelines to strengthen the overall sewer network. According to Ravindra Dharanakar, NMC’s Superintending Engineer for Water and Sewage Management, a detailed project report (DPR) is currently being prepared to finalise the project’s scope and cost.

Nashik currently generates 323.3 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage, serviced by an existing 1,600 km network. As part of its ongoing efforts, NMC has already invited bids for 90 km of new sewer lines, with an estimated cost of ₹190 crore. This initiative is partially funded under the Central Government’s AMRUT scheme, with 50% support from government sources.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.