How Will the MP Government’s ‘Lokpath App’ Enhance Information on Tourist Locations, Medical Facilities, and Toll Rates?
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Bhopal, December 10 (NationPress) The ‘Lokpath App’ created by the Public Works Department (PWD) has been designed to deliver up-to-the-minute information regarding road conditions, including hazardous areas, and is set to receive an upgrade with additional functionalities.
The App will now offer essential details about inter-site distances, alternative routes, tourist attractions, medical services, toll fees, among other features, making it beneficial for both locals and tourists.
During a review meeting on Wednesday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized the need for the PWD to enhance the ‘Lokpath App’ with advanced features, ensuring it serves the public effectively.
Initially launched in July 2024, this mobile App allows users to report route-related issues, including road conditions. It was developed by the State Electronics Development Corporation (SEDC) under the Madhya Pradesh government.
Since its launch, the department has recorded 12,212 complaints via the App, with an impressive resolution rate of 99.6%, resolving 12,166 of them, as stated by government authorities.
Users can simply open the App and take a picture of a pothole or any road damage, which will directly reach the responsible officer for prompt action.
During the review, CM Yadav also instructed the PWD to play a role in creating a comprehensive urban development policy in collaboration with urban bodies throughout the state.
In the meeting, attended by State PWD minister Rakesh Singh and Chief Secretary Anurag Jain, Yadav emphasized the importance of maintaining national and state highways, ensuring proper landscaping and safety markers.
He stated, 'The objective of the PWD is to approach every construction project not merely as a technical assignment but as a means to elevate the quality of life for the populace. Timely completion of every project should be our utmost priority,' CM Yadav concluded during his remarks on Wednesday.