Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Indore Industrial Areas Seek Civic Relief as IMC Promises Action
Business owners in several industrial areas of Indore say basic city services are not working well.
They reported damaged roads, blocked or inadequate drains and water collecting during rains.
They also said garbage is not regularly collected and municipal vehicles do not always enter the areas.
Other complaints included encroachment, missing streetlights and problems with permits and taxes.
The Association of Industries Madhya Pradesh raised these issues with city officials.
Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner Kshitij Singhal directed officials to address some problems immediately.
He said industries are important to the city’s economy.
He promised that the issues would be handled in a time-bound way.
Officials will also hold another meeting about fire safety approvals.
Industrialists in Sanwer Road, Palda, Kila Maidan and Lasudia raised concerns about roads, drainage, waste and other civic services.
Association of Industries Madhya Pradesh president Yogesh Mehta presented the problems to Indore Municipal Corporation officials.
Complaints included unrepaired road digging, waterlogging, inadequate drainage, sanitation failures and insufficient garbage collection.
Industrialists also cited encroachment, poor street lighting and difficulties involving water supply, property tax and permits.
IMC Commissioner Kshitij Singhal issued some on-the-spot directives and promised time-bound action, with a follow-up meeting planned on fire NOCs.
- Who
- Industrialists and representatives of the Association of Industries Madhya Pradesh met Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner Kshitij Singhal and other IMC officials.
- What
- The meeting addressed civic problems in Indore’s industrial areas, including roads, drainage, waste management, encroachment, lighting and administrative processes.
- When
- The meeting was held on Friday; a follow-up meeting on fire NOCs was also announced.
- Where
- At the Association of Industries Madhya Pradesh office, covering the industrial areas of Sanwer Road, Palda, Kila Maidan and Lasudia in Indore.
- Why
- Industrialists said the civic problems were making it difficult to operate their industries.
Industrialists’ concerns
Municipal corporation’s response
Basic infrastructure
Industrialists’ concerns
Industrialists said poor roads, unrepaired digging, inadequate drainage and waterlogging were disrupting work in the industrial areas.
Municipal corporation’s response
The IMC commissioner issued directions to relevant officials and promised that the problems would be resolved on a priority and time-bound basis.
Waste and sanitation
Industrialists’ concerns
Industry representatives said municipal vehicles often failed to enter the areas and that regular garbage collection and disposal arrangements were inadequate.
Municipal corporation’s response
The IMC acknowledged the concerns and committed to addressing the issues through coordination between industries and municipal departments.
Industrial operations and regulation
Industrialists’ concerns
Industrialists sought simpler processes and solutions for water supply, property tax, permits and fire-related approvals.
Municipal corporation’s response
Singhal said a follow-up meeting on fire NOCs would seek an approach that supports industrial operations while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Municipal body
- Indore Municipal Corporation
- Commissioner
- Kshitij Singhal
- Industry association
- Association of Industries Madhya Pradesh
- Industrial areas discussed
- Sanwer Road, Palda, Kila Maidan and Lasudia
- Main civic concerns
- Roads, drainage, waterlogging, sanitation and waste collection
- Additional concerns
- Encroachment, street lighting, water supply, property tax and permits
- Next step
- A follow-up meeting on fire NOCs