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The Delhi government is set to launch a Road Asset Mapping Application aimed at real-time monitoring and effective management of key roads in the capital.
 
Key highlights:

• Real-time monitoring of roads with a digital inventory of road assets.
• Identification and monitoring of black spots and encroachments on roads.
• Integration with a centralized dashboard for better oversight.
• Assembly-wise reporting to improve accountability.
• Supplementary systems like a dark spot monitoring platform for streetlights to ensure faster repair.
• A real-time dashboard for tracking and resolving pothole and waterlogging complaints.
• Project Monitoring System for tracking progress on major road and infrastructure projects with over Rs 1 crore investment to ensure transparency and timely completion.
• This initiative is part of the Public Works Department's effort to leverage technology to enhance road infrastructure, safety, and municipal responsiveness in Delhi.

Departments contributing data to the Delhi governments centralized dashboard:

• Public Works Department (PWD): Providing real-time updates and progress reports on road and infrastructure projects.
• Delhi Police: Feeding information related to road safety issues and streetlight outages through the Dark Spot Monitoring System.
• Municipal Corporations and Local Bodies: Supplying data on road encroachments, maintenance, and citizen complaint management.
• Elected Representatives: Contributing reports and feedback on road conditions and safety from their constituencies.
• Other Government Agencies involved in urban infrastructure and maintenance, supporting comprehensive data collection for grievance redressal related to potholes, waterlogging, and road asset conditions.

This collaborative input from multiple departments aims to enhance accountability, speed of response, and transparency in road management across Delhi.

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