Prime Minister has launched the ‘Call Before u Dig’ (CBuD) app, to facilitate coordination between excavation agencies and underground utility owners to prevent damage to utilities due to digging.

Call Before u Dig (CBUD)

• The app is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.
• Uncoordinated digging and excavation causes damage to underlying assets like optical fibre cables, leading to losses of about Rs 3,000 crore every year.
• The app aims to prevent damage to utilities due to digging.
• It will save potential business loss and minimise discomfort to citizens due to reduced disruption in essential services like road, telecom, water, gas and electricity.

How does the app work?

• The CBuD app connects excavators and asset owners through SMS/Email notifications and click-to-call.
• It ensures planned excavations in the country while ensuring the safety of underground assets.
• Excavating companies can inquire about existing subsurface utilities before starting excavation work.
• Utility owners can find out about impending work at the location.

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