{"id":3067,"date":"2023-03-27T10:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T05:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=3067"},"modified":"2023-05-02T12:50:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T07:20:43","slug":"pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Launched Call Before You Dig App to Prevent Damage to Underground Utility Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/#PM_Modi_Launched_%E2%80%9CCall_Before_You_Dig%E2%80%9D_App_On_March_27th_2023\" >PM Modi Launched &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; App On March 27th, 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/#Why_this_news_is_important\" >Why this news is important:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/#Historical_context\" >Historical context:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/#Key_takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CPM_Modi_Launched_%E2%80%98Call_Before_You_Dig_App%E2%80%9D\" >Key takeaways from &#8220;PM Modi Launched &#8216;Call Before You Dig&#8217; App&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/#Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\" >Important FAQs for Students from this News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/#Q_What_is_the_%E2%80%9CCall_Before_You_Dig%E2%80%9D_app\" >Q. What is the &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; app?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/#Q_When_was_the_app_launched\" >Q. When was the app launched?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/#Q_Who_developed_the_app\" >Q. Who developed the app?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/#Q_Will_the_use_of_the_app_be_mandatory\" >Q. Will the use of the app be mandatory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/#Q_What_is_the_aim_of_the_app\" >Q. What is the aim of the app?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-modi-launched-call-before-you-dig-app-to-prevent-damage-to-underground-utility-services\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Modi_Launched_%E2%80%9CCall_Before_You_Dig%E2%80%9D_App_On_March_27th_2023\"><\/span>PM Modi Launched &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; App On March 27th, 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; app, aimed at preventing damage to underground utility services during excavation work. The app was launched during a virtual event that was attended by representatives from various ministries, state governments, and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; app is designed to be a one-stop-shop for anyone who needs to dig underground for any reason. By using the app, individuals can inform utility service providers about their excavation work, and utility providers can inform them about the location of underground cables and pipes. This will help prevent damage to these services, which can be costly and time-consuming to repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app has been developed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in collaboration with the National Information Centre (NIC). It will be available for download on both Android and iOS platforms, and its use will be mandatory for all excavation work in India from May 1st, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"Call-Before-You-Dig\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Call-Before-You-Dig-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Call Before You Dig\" class=\"wp-image-3106\" title=\"Call Before You Dig\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Call-Before-You-Dig-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Call-Before-You-Dig-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Call-Before-You-Dig-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Call-Before-You-Dig.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Call Before You Dig<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_news_is_important\"><\/span>Why this news is important:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> The launch of the &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; app is an important step towards preventing damage to underground utility services during excavation work. The app will not only help prevent costly repairs but also help prevent accidents that can result from damaged underground cables and pipes. This initiative will also benefit government and private agencies, as it will help them save time and money on repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_context\"><\/span>Historical context:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> India has been facing an increasing number of accidents and damages due to excavation work. The government has been working on ways to prevent such accidents and damages, and the &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; app is a significant step in this direction. The app is based on the &#8220;811&#8221; service in the United States, which has been successful in preventing damages to underground utility services during excavation work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CPM_Modi_Launched_%E2%80%98Call_Before_You_Dig_App%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key takeaways from &#8220;PM Modi Launched &#8216;Call Before You Dig&#8217; App&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Serial Number<\/th><th>Key takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>The &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; app was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 27th, 2023, aimed at preventing damage to underground utility services during excavation work.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>The app will be available for download on both Android and iOS platforms and will be mandatory for all excavation work in India from May 1st, 2023.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>The app has been developed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in collaboration with the National Information Centre (NIC).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>The app is based on the &#8220;811&#8221; service in the United States, which has been successful in preventing damages to underground utility services during excavation work.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>The launch of the &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; app is an important step towards preventing damage to underground utility services during excavation work, which will help prevent costly repairs and accidents.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Call Before You Dig<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the launch of the &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; app is a significant step towards preventing damage to underground utility services during excavation work in India. The app will not only help prevent costly repairs but also prevent accidents that can result from damaged underground cables and pipes. The mandatory use of the app from May 1st, 2023, will ensure that everyone who needs to dig underground is aware of the location of underground cables and pipes, thereby preventing damage and accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\"><\/span>Important FAQs for Students from this News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_%E2%80%9CCall_Before_You_Dig%E2%80%9D_app\"><\/span>Q. What is the &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; app?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> A. The &#8220;Call Before You Dig&#8221; app is a mobile application launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at preventing damage to underground utility services during excavation work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_When_was_the_app_launched\"><\/span>Q. When was the app launched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> A. The app was launched on March 27th, 2023, during a virtual event attended by representatives from various ministries, state governments, and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Who_developed_the_app\"><\/span>Q. Who developed the app? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. The app has been developed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in collaboration with the National Information Centre (NIC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Will_the_use_of_the_app_be_mandatory\"><\/span>Q. Will the use of the app be mandatory? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Yes, the use of the app will be mandatory for all excavation work in India from May 1st, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_aim_of_the_app\"><\/span>Q. What is the aim of the app?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> A. The app is designed to be a one-stop-shop for anyone who needs to dig underground for any reason. 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