Roads Sinking Into Potholes, NMC Says Only 12,834 Sqm Need Repair Nagpur: It appears Nagpur's pothole problem has mysteriously vanished—at least on paper. According to figures submitted by the 10 zonal offices of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), only 12,834.03 square metres of asphalt roads across the city require patchwork. This claim contradicts months of complaints from motorists, residents, and commuters about deteriorating internal roads and deep potholes on several stretches. Despite repeated instructions from the NMC headquarters, zonal engineers have reported what officials describe as a "minimal" repair requirement, sparking serious doubts about the accuracy of the ground assessment. The executive engineer of the NMC’s hot-mix plant department has issued a second reminder, urging all zonal executive engineers and assistant commissioners to submit revised road repair estimates within three days. The letter indicates that the plant can complete patchwork on the currently submitted area in just 24 days, highlighting the exceptionally low volume of repairs needed. However, the figures submitted by the zones show glaring inconsistencies. For instance, Nehru Nagar zone reported over 1,700 square metres of damage, Dhantoli zone cited around 1,371 square metres, and Dharampeth zone noted just over 1,000 square metres. Meanwhile, several other zones have reported surprisingly low figures despite visible road damage and frequent citizen complaints. The communication also warns that once the proposal is finalized—including a 10% contingency—no additional funds for annual road maintenance will be considered. This has raised concerns that zonal officials may be underreporting repair requirements to push emergency work during the monsoon season, a pattern observed in previous years.#nagpur #nagpur_municipal_corporation #nagpur_improvement_trust #nmc #nagpur_hot_mix_plant
