Nagpur: In a decisive push to restore order on city roads and public spaces, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation has rolled out an ambitious ‘Mission 100 Days’ campaign aimed at clearing encroachments and dismantling illegal hoardings across the city.
The initiative, spearheaded by Municipal Commissioner Dr Vipin Itankar, was formalised during a high-level review meeting held on Saturday. Stressing the need for coordinated action, the Commissioner directed officials to develop a comprehensive, multi-agency roadmap to ensure the campaign is executed efficiently and without delays.
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The plan brings together key authorities, including the District Collector’s office, the city police, Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and the Public Works Department (PWD). The goal is to tackle encroachments and illegal structures in a unified manner, especially on roads and public lands managed by different agencies.
At the heart of the campaign lies a broader vision, to instill urban discipline and significantly improve the daily experience of citizens. Authorities are particularly focusing on reclaiming footpaths that have long been obstructed, posing risks to pedestrian safety and forcing people onto busy roads.
To ensure precision and accountability, the civic body plans to deploy modern technological tools for mapping, monitoring, and tracking the removal of illegal constructions, hoardings, and other obstructions. Detailed surveys will be carried out to identify bottlenecks and encroachments across roads under the jurisdiction of NMC, NHAI, and PWD.
Recognising the livelihood concerns of street vendors, the administration is also working on identifying and finalising designated vending zones. This step aims to strike a balance between enforcement and rehabilitation by providing hawkers with legal, organised spaces to conduct business safely.
During the meeting, Deputy Commissioners Mangesh Khawale and Milind Meshram presented a digital roadmap outlining the campaign’s structure, timelines, and expected outcomes. Senior officials, including Deputy Collector Suresh Bagle and PWD Executive Engineer Laxmikant Raulkar, along with multiple assistant commissioners, were present to align their respective departments with the mission’s goals.
Dr Itankar underscored that the 100-day campaign is not just a routine drive but a transformative effort to reshape Nagpur’s urban landscape. With strong inter-departmental coordination and active police support, the administration is aiming for lasting structural improvements that will make the city more organised, accessible, and future-ready.
