PM Modi Launches ‘Call before u dig’ App to Check Uncoordinated Digging

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated a new mobile app called ‘Call before u dig’. This app will reduce the possibility of damage to underlying assets like optical fibre cables because of uncoordinated digging and excavation which causes immense loss of every year.

This app will coordinate the implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects under PM Gati Shakti national master plan. Gati Shati National Master Plan is an approach that enables integrated and synchronised implementation of projects.

This new mobile will link excavators and asset owners through SMS/Email notifications and click-to-call. This will enable planned excavations in the country to safeguard the underground assets.

“It will save potential business loss and minimise discomfort to the citizens due to reduced disruption in essential services like road, telecom, water, gas, and electricity,” Prime Minister’s Office said on Tuesday while announcing the app launch.

PM Modi inaugurated the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) area office and innovation center in India, besides unveiling the ‘Bharat 6G Vision Document’ and launching 6G R&D Test Bed.