B'luru teen’s ‘tinder for footpaths’ idea goes viral

A 14-year-old Bengaluru boy Surya Uthkarsha has gone viral for creating 'RASTHE,' a civic-tech concept nicknamed 'Tinder for Footpaths'. The platform allows users to report damaged pavements directly to civic authorities through a crowdsourced system. Social media users praised the teenager's innovative approach, saying it could improve pedestrian safety and encourage active citizen participation.