Lokpath App by MP Govt

Introduction and Purpose of Lokpath Mobile App

• Lokpath App launched by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on July 2, 2024

• Developed by Madhya Pradesh State Electronic Development Corporation Limited (MPSEDC)

• Aims to resolve road-related issues within seven days

• Designed to increase accountability of the Public Works Department (PWD)

• Empowers citizens to report road problems directly

• Part of the government's initiative for transparent and accountable governance

Features and Functionality

• App available for download on the PWD website (www.mppwd.gov.in) as well as on the Google Play Store.

• Users can report issues by taking photos of potholes or damaged roads

• Complaints directly reach concerned officers for resolution

• Officers must repair reported issues within seven days

• Complainants receive updates on their mobile phones

• Covers 40,000 kilometers of state roads

• Includes national highways, state highways, and main district roads in the first phase

• The second phase will include other district and rural roads

Implementation and Impact

• Two-phase implementation plan

• Phase 1: (started July 2, 2024): Covers national highways, state highways, main district roads

• Phase 2: Will include the remaining district and rural roads

• Aims to improve road maintenance despite challenges like heavy rainfall and traffic

• Strengthens Road Information and Management System

• Encourages public participation in infrastructure improvement

• Challenges PWD to make repairs within a week, promoting efficiency

• Contributes to safer and more reliable road infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh's move toward digital governance is exemplified by the Lokpath Mobile App.

It seeks to establish a more responsive and effective system for road maintenance by fusing citizen participation with public accountability.

The app has the potential to greatly enhance the state's road infrastructure as it becomes available to more people, making transportation safer and more dependable for all Madhya Pradesh residents.