TNPSC Thervupettagam

CBuD App

March 30 , 2023 495 days 410 0
  • The app named ‘Call Before u Dig’ (CBuD) was launched recently.
  • It is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.
  • It is aimed at providing an interface to the excavating agencies where they can enquire about the availability of existing underground utilities before beginning excavation work.
  • It will prevent losses of about Rs 3,000 crore ($400 million) every year due to damage to underlying assets like optical fibre cables.
  • It will help ensure the safety of the various underlying utility assets such as gas pipelines, water pipelines, and optical fibre cables.

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