At a time when city roads are crumbling under heavy monsoon rains, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has shockingly slowed down its road repair efforts, raising serious concerns among citizens and activists.
As per official data from NMC’s Hot Mix Plant, the amount of hot mix asphalt used for surfacing and patching in July dropped by 26% compared to June. In numbers, the usage fell from 11,459.73 metric tons in June to just 8,055.57 metric tons in July — a difference of nearly 3,400 MT during the city’s most critical repair period.
Adding to the concern is the decline in pothole patching. In July, NMC covered only 546 damaged spots, compared to 641 in June. That’s 95 fewer potholes repaired — during peak monsoon — when such damage is not just common but dangerous.
Zone-wise data paints an even grimmer picture. Mangalwari zone, which led repair efforts in June, saw a massive dip in July. Other key zones like Laxmi Nagar, Ashinagar, and Hanuman Nagar also saw visible slowdowns. Only Dhantoli showed marginal improvement.
Meanwhile, complaints from residents about waterlogged roads and life-threatening potholes continue to pour in. Many are demanding answers from city officials about why maintenance has slowed just when it’s needed most.
With battered roads and slipping civic response, July’s numbers expose a widening gap between citizen needs and NMC’s delivery — and the city is feeling every bump.
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