Bhubaneswar: BMC launches ‘Sachetak’ app for combating COVID-19

Bhubaneswar: As a part of fight against COVID-19, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has developed a mobile phone application namely ‘Sachetak’ exclusively for the comorbid and elderly citizens of the city. The app has been developed by Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited.

After downloading the app, the users can register using their mobile phone number and OTP. Once registered, users will be required to provide basic information about them such as

• Age
• Occupation
• Ward of residence in Bhubaneswar
• Address
• Comorbidity or existing diseases
• Any type or surgery etc.
• Caregiver & Doctor details

This will help BMC identify people at risk. After analyzing the inputs, the civic body could also plan advance health-care camps in a particular area of the city/zone in which more vulnerable groups would be found.

From the dashboard, citizens can

• Explore resources shared on COVID protection, etc.
• Consult a doctor for specific diseases.
• View responses from doctors.
• View updates on COVID quarantine, positive cases in their ward as well as other wards and Bhubaneswar and Odisha.
• Update their profile if necessary.
• Share feedback & refer friends and family.

Using the ‘Consult Doctor’ option, citizens can seek advice from registered doctors for specific diseases. Likewise, using the messaging option, citizens can view responses from doctors on their query and reply to them as well. Citizens can use the app to view videos, guidelines, safety and prevention tips as well as information on delivery and other services from time to time.