In a bold step toward tackling water scarcity and urban flooding, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is turning cement roads into rainwater harvesting corridors under its ambitious Phase 4 road project.
Municipal Commissioner Dr. Abhijeet Chaudhari, along with top officials, recently inspected the innovative system near Sneh Nagar and Joggers Park in Khamla. The concept? Simple but powerful — use roads to capture and store rainwater.
A total of 147 deep recharge pits (20 meters each) are being installed alongside 33 cement roads, covering 23.45 km. These pits are linked to monsoon drains, guiding water underground to boost groundwater levels. Iron grates cover the pits to block debris, and a 10-year maintenance plan ensures long-term sustainability.
“This is not just road building; it’s future-proofing our city,” said officials on-site. The system will be monitored for a month to study its performance, with upgrades like trash filters also planned.
Contractor Rajesh Dayaramani is executing the project, while Chief Engineer Leena Upadhyay and Superintendent Engineer Manoj Talewar are overseeing the rollout.
This initiative blends infrastructure with sustainability, making every drop of rain count — one pit, one road, one smart city at a time.
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