Tripura to use nanotechnology for constructing rain-proof roads
29 Jul 2022 14:33:56
Agatala, July 29: Tripura will be using nanotechnology for building rural roads to make them last long, taking into account the heavy rainfall the state receives, said a senior official.
PMGSY-III focuses on consolidation of existing rural roads network by upgrading them through routes and major rural links that connect habitations with agricultural and rural markets, educational facilities, hospitals and administrative headquarters, the official said.
'It has also been decided that the state will adopt Full Death Reclamation (FDR) mechanism, a fully mechanised system, for the construction of roads under PMGSY-III to achieve better quality and durability,' he said.
Among the 32 roads, four are in North Tripura, one is Dhalai, eight in Khowai, six in South Tripura and 11 in West Tripura. The Centre has also given a nod for 779 km of new roads in rural areas to boost connectivity. 'Now, we will send detailed project reports (DPRs) to get sanctions for these roads,' he said.
The Union Ministry of Rural Development approved Rs 214.23 crore for constructing 32 roads of 231.64 km in the state under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III), he said. Of it, the state will use nanotechnology for constructing 16 roads of 114.23 km, he added.
'Since the entire Northeast receives heavy rainfall, the state has adopted nanotechnology to develop its rural connectivity. Under this technology, the roads will be turned into solid concrete structures by using cement and chemical,' chief engineer, PMGSY (PWD), Bimal Das said.
Chips and bitumen are generally used to construct roads but they get damaged within a few years, wasting crores of rupees, he said. The roads constructed with nanotechnology will last longer, Das said.
'It has also been decided that the state will adopt Full Death Reclamation (FDR) mechanism, a fully mechanised system, for the construction of roads under PMGSY-III to achieve better quality and durability,' he said.
Among the 32 roads, four are in North Tripura, one is Dhalai, eight in Khowai, six in South Tripura and 11 in West Tripura. The Centre has also given a nod for 779 km of new roads in rural areas to boost connectivity. 'Now, we will send detailed project reports (DPRs) to get sanctions for these roads,' he said.