On Tuesday in Belagavi, Grams Infratech (India) Private Limited showcased an instant pothole repair system to MLA Abhay Patil, Mayor Preeti Kamkar, Deputy Mayor Hanamant Kongali and BCC Commissioner Kartik M. The ready‑mix of specially formulated asphalt, aggregates and chemicals can seal pits in minutes and, the firm says, remain effective for at least a year, having been used in several Maharashtra towns. Patil urged Belagavi City Corporation officials to travel to Kolhapur to inspect similar repairs.
The demonstration detailed a box‑shaped cut around the damaged area, surface cleaning, emulsion spraying, aggregate laying and roller compaction, followed by a second emulsion layer and final roller pass; the company noted the method is also suitable for monsoon‑time repairs.
Patil told reporters he had personally examined the Kolhapur repairs and suggested BCC officials compare the company’s quoted cost with standard Public Works Department rates, which he said are almost identical. He added that earlier BCC attempts using conventional and cold asphalt had not yielded satisfactory results.
Company representatives explained that the box‑shaped structure prevents the repaired section from spreading or shifting under heavy vehicle traffic. They cited successful repairs in Nagpur, Kolhapur and other Maharashtra towns that have stayed intact for more than two years.
Separately, Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya is seeking a white paper on pothole expenditure and has highlighted delays in metro projects, while a Bengaluru teenager has developed an app dubbed “Tinder for footpaths” to address the city’s traffic and pothole challenges.
