Nashik Smart City Corporation Extends June Deadline for 171 projects

31 May 2023 CW Team

The Nashik Smart City Corporation has extended the June deadline to complete 171 projects to December. The projects include the development of roads, public toilets, and smart city infrastructure.

The corporation has said that the extension was granted due to delays in the procurement of materials and the execution of work. The corporation has also said that it is working to fast-track the completion of the projects.

The 171 projects are part of the Smart Cities Mission, a national program launched by the Government of India in 2015. The mission aims to make 100 cities in India "smart" by 2022.

The Nashik Smart City Corporation has so far completed 92 projects under the mission. The remaining 89 projects are expected to be completed by December.

The completion of these projects will help to improve the infrastructure and livability of Nashik city. The projects include the development of roads, public toilets, and smart city infrastructure such as smart street lighting, smart parking, and smart waste management.

The Nashik Smart City Corporation is a public-private partnership between the Nashik Municipal Corporation and the Government of India. The corporation is responsible for the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission in Nashik city.

The corporation has said that it is committed to completing the 171 projects by December. The corporation has also said that it is working to fast-track the completion of the projects and to ensure that they are of high quality.

Infrastructure Transport

01 Sep 2025

Indian Railways Marks New Milestone with 4.5 km Long ‘Rudrastra’ Trial

Indian Railways has successfully conducted the trial run of Asia’s longest freight train, named ‘Rudrastra’, achieving a new milestone in cargo transportation, as per news reports. The 4.5 km-long train began its trial from Ganjkhwaja railway station in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, and travelled to Garhwa in Jharkhand. Covering a distance of 209 km in 5 hours and 10 minutes, it maintained an average speed of 40.5 km per hour. The train was formed by combining three long-haul racks, with ..

UltraTech Launches India’s First On-Site Hybrid RTC Renewable Energy Project

UltraTech Cement has operationalised a 7.5 MW round-the-clock (RTC) hybrid renewable energy project at its Sewagram Cement Works in Gujarat. The first-of-its-kind solution combines bifacial solar modules with trackers, wind energy and battery storage, co-located on-site, to ensure uninterrupted power for cement manufacturing without grid reliance. The project was executed in collaboration with clean energy solutions provider Gentari. Installed as a behind-the-meter system, it is the country..

Patna Metro Trials Successful, Red Line Priority Corridor to Launch This Month

Patna is set to roll out its first metro rail service later this month, with successful trial runs conducted on the Red Line priority corridor, the Patna Metro Rail Corporation announced.On 7 September, a metro train completed a test run between the Patna depot and Bhootnath station. Officials said the trials involved rigorous checks of rolling stock fitness, overhead electrification (OHE), and track alignment and stability to ensure operational safety and performance.The corridor from the New Pataliputra Bus Terminal to Bhoothnath has been designated as the priority stretch and will be the fi..