Nagpur is a city located in central India and serves as the second capital and third-largest city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is recognized as the largest and most populous city in the central region of the country and ranks as the 13th largest city in India by population.
Commonly referred to as the "Orange City," Nagpur has been proposed as one of the Smart Cities in Maharashtra and currently ranks among the top ten cities in India for Smart City Project execution. According to an Oxford's Economics report, the city is projected to be the fifth fastest-growing city globally from 2019 to 2035, with an average growth rate of 8.41%.