Karnataka government rolls out WhatsApp survey to shape Bengaluru Metropolitan Region’s growth
To help shape future decisions on housing, public transport, water supply, healthcare, education and jobs in the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR), the Karnataka government has launched a WhatsApp-based citizen survey, inviting residents to share their views on mentioned servcies. Residents can participate by clicking the link, which redirects them to WhatsApp. After a 15-second introductory video explaining the exercise, users are asked to enter their locality or PIN code before answering a series of questions.
- ▪To help shape future decisions on housing, public transport, water supply, healthcare, education and jobs in the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR), the Karnataka government has launched a WhatsApp-based citizen survey, inviting residents
- ▪Residents can participate by clicking the link, which redirects them to WhatsApp.
- ▪After a 15-second introductory video explaining the exercise, users are asked to enter their locality or PIN code before answering a series of questions.
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To help shape future decisions on housing, public transport, water supply, healthcare, education and jobs in the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR), the Karnataka government has launched a WhatsApp-based citizen survey, inviting residents to share their views on mentioned servcies. Residents can participate by clicking the link, which redirects them to WhatsApp. After a 15-second introductory video explaining the exercise, users are asked to enter their locality or PIN code before answering a series of questions. The survey will remain open till August 12. The questionnaire, which takes around six to eight minutes to complete, is available in both Kannada and English. Participants can respond either by typing or through voice notes.
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