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Everyone in India has experienced potholes. Whether you’re driving a car, riding a bike, or just walking, bad roads are something we all complain about. Every monsoon, roads are flooded or broken, and within a few months, potholes come back no matter how many times they’re patched. This not only makes travel unsafe but also costs the government and common people a lot of money.
My idea is to make roads using modular tiles instead of regular tar or concrete. Imagine large, strong tiles—like puzzle pieces—that lock into each other to form the road. If one piece breaks, we don’t have to dig up the whole road, we just replace that one tile. This will save time, money, and effort.
These tiles won’t be like normal ones used in houses. They’ll be made from special materials that can handle trucks, buses, and heavy traffic. They can also soak up rainwater, so instead of water collecting on the surface and causing floods, it can go underground to recharge groundwater. The tiles will be designed to survive heat in summers, rains in monsoons, and even winters in the north.
The best part is, this system is easy to maintain. A road that usually takes months to repair could be fixed in a few hours with modular tiles. This means less traffic jams, fewer accidents, and smoother travel.
Who benefits? Everyone!
Citizens get safer, smoother rides and fewer accidents.
Government saves crores on repairs every year.
Businesses save money because transport becomes faster.
Young people get new jobs because factories will need workers to make these tiles.
Right now, India loses a lot of money every year because of bad roads—fuel wastage in traffic jams, late deliveries, damaged vehicles, and accidents. If we solve this, it’s not just about comfort, it’s about the economy too.
I believe modular road tiles can really change things. Yes, it sounds ambitious, but someone has to start. If we can make strong, weather-proof, and affordable tiles, India can have roads that last longer, save money, reduce flooding, and even generate jobs.
This is not just about roads. It’s about giving India better infrastructure, about dreaming of safe, smart cities, and about solving a problem that affects all of us every single day.
