The trip of Saket Mehrotra from the house to work was interrupted by a disturbing count-35 to 40 nests-of-poule overflowing the roads. The portfolio manager went to social networks, raising a critical question that has largely resonated: what will it be necessary to create a responsibility to repair these fatal craters?
In an article on X (formerly Twitter), Mehrotra wrote: “How do we create responsibility for better roads?” I understand that now we have incredible world class highways – but why haven’t we resolved for local Mile local roads? »»
The question struck a sensitive string with a lot. A user commented: “High level engagement. The quality of the NH is due to Gadkari Ji. There is no shortage of local bodies, people are helpless.” Another wrote: “Dharna in front of the deputies 😊.”
The problem raised by Mehrotra reflects a dark reality in India. According to a report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Union highways, the Nids-de-Poule caused 4,446 accidents in 2022, which led to 1,856 deaths. The Uttar Pradesh reported the greatest number of deaths linked to Nids-de-Poule, with 1,030 death and 1,986 cases of accident-representing more than 55% of the national total.
The same report noted that the state witnessed 44.6% of accidents linked to the country’s nests, leaving 1,421 people injured, or 38% of the national count.
The Minister of Transport and Highways of the Union Road, Nitin Gadkari, recently issued a severe warning to road agencies and entrepreneurs criticizing the poor maintenance of roads and promising rapid measures against underperformants.
His remarks followed a personal inspection of the eastern peripheral highway, where he noticed the poor condition of the road. “I used the eastern peripheral highway after a long period. I saw the road today; it is very poorly maintained,” he said. The Minister added that the entrepreneurs responsible for the lower quality work would face serious consequences, in particular the blacklist and the financial sanctions.
