Lokpath Mobile App | 13 Oct 2025

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The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to enhance the Lokpath mobile application, developed by the Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSEDC) under the Public Works Department (PWD) to include state highway black spot data, enhancing road safety beyond reporting damaged roads.

Key Points 

• About: The Lokpath mobile app was inaugurated by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on 2nd July 2024. 
  • The app enables citizens to report road-related issues such as potholes or surface damage by uploading photographs directly through their mobile phones. 
  • Once a complaint is submitted, it is automatically forwarded to the concerned officer, who is mandated to resolve the issue within seven days and update the action taken through the app. 
• New Feature: The upgraded version of the Lokpath app will alert commuters about accident-prone areas (black spots) along PWD-maintained state highways. 
  • There are over 400 identified black spots across the state, which will soon be mapped in the application. 
  • While the government is addressing engineering solutions at these spots, the app-based alerts will help reduce accidents caused by speeding and a lack of awareness. 
  • In addition to black spot alerts, the app will soon include user-friendly features such as locating nearby restaurants and hotels, offering a more comprehensive travel assistance platform. 
• Significance: The integration of road safety alerts into the Lokpath app reflects the government’s effort to combine technology with public welfare, enabling citizens to participate actively in road maintenance and safety.