BBMP Launches 'Raste Gundi Gamana' Pothole App

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has introduced the 'Raste Gundi Gamana' app to combat the persistent pothole issues in Bengaluru, particularly exacerbated during the monsoon season. This GPS-enabled app allows residents to report potholes, enhancing accountability and transparency in road maintenance. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar claimed that 96% of identified potholes have been repaired, with ongoing efforts to fix remaining ones. The app aims to streamline the identification and repair process by accurately locating potholes and notifying officials for timely action. Additionally, BBMP plans to deploy AI-enabled cameras to detect potholes and other street maintenance issues. The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve infrastructure, including white-topping roads to protect them for the next 25 years.