Vehicle Location Tracking Platform Under- Nirbhaya Framework – Transport Department Chhattisgarh

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Vehicle Location Tracking Platform Under- Nirbhaya Framework

Introduction:

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to install vehicle location tracking devices and emergency buttons in public transport vehicles under the Nirbhaya Framework for the safety of women. The project has been completed and is being operated in Chhattisgarh State.

Problem:

Installing vehicle location tracking devices even on old public service vehicles and even on all PSVs was a difficult task. This project is linked with dial 112 service. and there are multiple false alarms received and there is no way to identify who press the emergency panic button. Installation of vlt devices in all public vehicle is challenging task for department.

Solution:

“Chips” is selected as implementation agency for this project and m/s BECIL selected as system integrator for vehicle tracking software project. Project was successfully completed and on production and go live on august 2023. Installing vehicle location tracking devices even on all PSVs. Different certifications according to Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Challenges:

It has been made mandatory to install VLT devices in vehicles registered on or after 01.04.2019 and it is challenging task to fit vlt device in all public service vehicles. This project has received multiple false alarms and it is difficult to recognize who presses the emergency button. Project is integrated with dial 112 service to provide emergency support in case of accidents.

Innovation:

With the installation of vehicle location tracking devices in all public service vehicles, it will become easier to track them and in case of any emergency, help can be provided to them immediately. This will reduce road accidents and also promote women’s safety.

Outcomes:

This project provides women safety and real time tracking of vehicles. At present around 8000 vehicles are fitted with vlt devices, and the fitment process are continued ongoing. Project is integrated with dial 112 service to provide emergency support in case of accidents. Due to which women become fearless able to use public transport vehicles.

Opportunities:

Future projection is to onboard all public commercial vehicles in vts platforms. This project has been implemented for women safety and real time tracking of vehicles. Due to which women become fearless able to use public transport vehicles.

Summary:

Public notice has also been issued to install vehicle location tracking device and emergency button on public vehicles registered before January 01, 2019. Which will boost the safety of women and children. And they will be able to use public transport fearlessly.

For more information, please contact:
S Prakash at atc.cg@gov.in

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