‘CALL BEFORE U DIG’ (CBUD) APP

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Context

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Call Before u Dig’ (CBuD) App.

‘CALL BEFORE U DIG’ (CBUD) APP

About

• The Call Before u Dig mobile application. It has been built to facilitate coordination between excavation agencies and underground utility owners to prevent damage to utilities due to digging.

Initiative under Ministry

• It is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.

Aim

• It aims to prevent damage to underlying assets like optical fibre cables that occurs because of uncoordinated digging and excavation, leading to losses of about Rs 3,000 crore every year. (PIB Data)

Working of the App

• The CBuD app will connect excavators and asset owners through SMS/Email notifications and click-to-call so that there are planned excavations in the country while ensuring the safety of underground assets.
• It aims to give excavating companies a point of contact, where they can inquire about existing subsurface utilities before starting excavation work. Utility owners can also find out about impending work at the location.

Significance

• 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.

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