What is the difference between NIT and NMRDA?

NIT (Nagpur Improvement Trust)

Overview

• Established in 1937, the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) is one of India’s oldest urban development authorities.
• It was created to plan, develop, and improve urban Nagpur, focusing mainly on areas within the city limits.

Key Roles

• Develops and maintains housing schemes, roads, bridges, and public infrastructure.
• Approves building layouts and development plans in city zones under its jurisdiction.
• Works in coordination with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC).

Jurisdiction

• Covers core Nagpur city and older urban areas.
• Earlier handled most layout approvals, but now shares responsibilities with NMRDA.

NMRDA (Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority)

Overview

• Formed in 2016 by the Maharashtra Government to handle regional-level planning.
• Oversees development across the entire Nagpur Metropolitan Region (NMR) — not just the city.

Key Roles

• Prepares and implements the Nagpur Metropolitan Regional Plan (NMRP).
• Approves new layouts, townships, and large projects outside traditional city limits.
• Ensures infrastructure like roads, water supply, and public transport in expanding suburban and rural zones.

Jurisdiction

• Covers around 3,567 sq. km, including Nagpur city + nearby towns and villages (like Hingna, Jamtha, MIHAN, Besa, Beltarodi, etc.).

Main Differences Between NIT and NMRDA

✅ In short:

• NIT manages old city planning and infrastructure.
• NMRDA manages new urban expansion and regional development.

If you’re buying a flat in central Nagpur, approvals likely come from NIT.
If it’s in developing areas like MIHAN, Jamtha, or Besa, then NMRDA handles it.