BMC upgrades app that inform citizens on desilting related work

BMC has launched the Desilting module in its 24X7 BMC mobile application which is an existing complaint app available for the citizens This module aims to promote transparency and inform the citizens of the desilting related works as a part of monsoon flood remedial measures undertaken by BMC across the cityDetails of completion desilting work as per monsoon preparedness requirements for 467 stretches of Major Nullahs and 790 stretches of Minor Nullahs can be viewed by citizens along with details of landmarks names of ward officials the status of cleaning supported with photographs taken before and after completion of work through this applicationAnd further if the citizens observe that the actual status of the desilting activities on the nullahs is contrary to the claims made by BMC then immediate feedback via the apps interface can be done along with also clicking and uploading images as proof Accordingly concerned BMC officials have been mandated to respond and address to the complaintAlso Read BMC demolishes dilapidated and illegal structures in Bandra KharA civic official said The module is presently available for Android users and can download the lsquoMCGM 24X7rsquo application from the Google Play Store and register on the app using their mobile number And there are also plans to make it available soon in iOS as well This is looked at a transparent measure to solve citizens woes and also keep a tab on the status of the nullahs of the city by vigilant citizensSteps to follow after downloading the App As per the BMC officialsThe user can register on the app and select the Desilting module from the home screenUpon choosing the lsquocitizensrsquo option the user is directed to a form wherein they can indicate the area and the nearest popular landmark from a dropdown listBased on the inputs the app will give an option for selecting the ward and the NallaOnce the Nullah has been identified a stretchwise list of the Desilting works for that Nullah will be displayedUpon selecting a stretch the user can view details like percentage of the works completed details of the concerned ward officers and access before and after images of the worksIf the user observes that the status is contrary to the claims made they can choose lsquoraise a complaintrsquo tag and will be diverted to a complaints formThe user will be requested to upload an image using the camera facility in the app or select an image from the gallery and provide additional comments if they so desire The user can then directly use the get location service or add address detailsUpon the submission of the complaint the grievance will be directly sent to the concerned officer who shall be mandated to address the complaintThe users can view the consolidated list of complaints along with its status in the lsquoview status tabrsquo in the same windowTop news stories of the daySex toys worth Rs 8 crore confiscated in two years in MumbaiIn the worlds second populous nation the obsession 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