Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, achieved a significant milestone in sustainable campus development with the inauguration of its 600 KLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) by Dr. Prem Lal Patel, Director, VNIT Nagpur, on 3 November 2026.
Developed under the project “Construction and Upgradation of Sewerage System and Sewage Treatment Plant (600 KLD),” the facility will enable the 100% reuse of treated wastewater within the campus in a phased manner for gardening, landscaping, toilet flushing and a proposed recreational water body.
The inauguration was attended by:
– Dr. Ratnesh Kumar, Dean (Planning & Development)
– Dr. Arvind Y. Vyavahare, Associate Dean (Civil Works)
– Dr. Vijay S. Kapse, Associate Dean (Infrastructure)
– Dr. Karthik Balasundaram, Coordinator, STP
– Shri Ravindra Manoharrao Gadge, Executive Engineer
– Shri Atul B. Pore, Assistant Engineer
– Shri Dinesh N. Barde, Chief General Manager (CGM), NBCC (India) Ltd.
– Shri Rakesh Ukey, Additional General Manager (AGM), NBCC (India) Ltd.
– Shri S. N. Joglekar, Deputy General Manager (DGM), NBCC (India) Ltd.
The project was executed by NBCC (India) Ltd., with M/s Axiom India as the contractor.
Aligned with Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), this initiative will reduce dependence on freshwater, minimise wastewater discharge and promote responsible water management, taking VNIT Nagpur another step towards building a sustainable and water-efficient campus. 🌿