P. Rohan is a young innovator from Nizamabad. He has come up with an idea to fix potholes on roads in a more durable way. Every year, the state government spends a lot of money to repair potholes that get damaged due to heavy rain or the weight of heavy vehicles. Usually, contractors fill these potholes with a mixture of limestone and bitumen, but these repairs don’t last long.
To solve this problem, Rohan, along with his mentor V.K. Madhu, developed a solution they call a “band-aid” for potholes. This mixture is made from plastic waste like polythene bags, old tires, broken building debris, and bitumen. Once applied to a pothole, it only takes 10 minutes to settle. Potholes repaired this way can last for 15 to 20 years, and the method also helps reduce pollution. Recently, the Municipal Commissioner of Nizamabad gave permission to test this project, and they are currently working on it.
Another innovator, Raju Magani, has created an automatic bike accident detector. He was inspired to develop this device after a relative of his was involved in a fatal accident. The device can detect when a motorcycle accident happens and automatically contacts emergency services. It has several useful features, including making emergency calls, sending SMS notifications, and providing live location tracking for emergency contacts. It also has an alarm that can be heard up to 500 meters away, along with emergency light indicators to prevent other accidents from happening.
Raju explained that many people lose their lives in accidents because they don’t get prompt medical help. His device detects when the motorcycle tilts, which typically happens during an accident, and then notifies the emergency contact. It also helps prevent further accidents. Right now, Raju is testing the prototype, and once it shows good results, he plans to launch it in the market.
Y. Nagaraju, a Chemistry teacher from Sangareddy, has created an eco-friendly brick using residue from tea powder or coffee seeds. His innovation was recognized in the Intinta Innovator Program. Nagaraju explained that, according to the United Nations Environment Programme, 50 billion tons of sand are used each year globally for construction. Normally, bricks are made from cement and sand, but using too much sand can lead to a decline in natural resources since sand is the second largest natural resource.
As an alternative, Nagaraju decided to use tea powder residue to make eco-friendly bricks. These bricks are 30% stronger than traditional concrete bricks made from sand. They can be used for laying roads, plastering buildings, and other construction work. Nagaraju’s innovation is non-toxic, low-cost, and helps save natural resources like sand. He is currently in discussions with the state government and private organizations to take the next steps with his innovation.
