Nagpur div leads Maha with 104.58% revenue collection

Nagpur: The Nagpur division emerged as Maharashtra's top-performing region in revenue mobilisation for 2025-26 financial year, achieving 104.58% of its target, driven largely by strong collections from minor minerals. Against a combined target of ₹1,033.41cr under land revenue and minor minerals, the division collected ₹1,080.76cr, divisional commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari said.The performance comes despite structural constraints in land revenue generation across districts. Officials said the shortfall was offset through higher recovery from minor minerals, reflecting a strategic shift in revenue mobilisation. Between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, the division exceeded its minor mineral revenue target of ₹700 crore by collecting ₹831.27 crore, achieving 118.75%. In contrast, land revenue collection stood at ₹249.07 crore against a target of ₹333.41 crore, reaching 74.70%.Bhandara district led the division in minor mineral revenue, collecting ₹199.54 crore against a target of ₹100 crore, achieving 199.55%. Gondia followed with 118.66%, Chandrapur 107.86%, Nagpur 106.42%, Gadchiroli 104.44%, while Wardha recorded 84.35%.In land revenue collection, Wardha ranked first, achieving 105.22% with ₹31.96 crore against a target of ₹30.37 crore. Gadchiroli recorded 87.92%, Chandrapur 87.03%, Gondia 74.31%, Nagpur 66.41%, and Bhandara 57.56%.Bidari noted that districts with limited land revenue sources had to rely more on mineral-based income. "Difficulties in achieving land revenue targets were compensated through minor mineral collection," she said.The division's performance reflects a broader trend in Maharashtra's fiscal management, where mineral resources are increasingly playing a critical role in strengthening regional revenues amid limitations in traditional land-based income streamsRevenue Performance 2025-26Target: Rs 1,033.41 CroreCollection: Rs 1,080.76 CroreAchievement: 104.58%Revenue MixMinor minerals: Rs 831.27 Crore (118.75%)Land revenue: Rs 249.07 Crore (74.70%)Minor Mineral Revenue District PerformanceBhandara: 199.55% (Top performer)Gondia: 118.66%Chandrapur: 107.86%Nagpur: 106.42%Gadchiroli: 104.44%Wardha: 84.35%Land Revenue District PerformanceWardha: 105.22% (Top performer)Gadchiroli: 87.92%Chandrapur: 87.03%Gondia: 74.31%Nagpur: 66.41%Bhandara: 57.56%