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Which State has become the first state in India to connect all registered commercial vehicles equipped with Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with Emergency Response Support System (ERSS)?
A)
New Delhi
B)
Himachal Pradesh
C)
Uttar Pradesh
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Himachal Pradesh


Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to connect all registered commercial vehicles equipped with Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with Emergency Response Support System (ERSS)
 
Now these vehicles can be tracked anywhere in the country through VLTD. More than  9,423 vehicles have been registered and linked with ERSS. Now it will be monitored by both the police and the transport department.
 
Chief Minister "Jai Ram Thakur" formally inaugurated the system at a program organized at Peterhof, in Shimla 19th July 2022. He also introduced the facility of panic button for the safety of women and children in public vehicles. Speaking on the occasion Jai Ram Thakur said the State has pioneered in implementation of this Project, which is a matter of great pride for every people of the State.
 
He said after the establishment of this monitoring Centre, it would be easy to detect the theft of vehicles and vehicle accidents for the safety of women and children in the State. Chief Minister that this is an innovative initiative, which would make the state roads more safe and secure.
 
It may be recalled that the Vehicle Location Tracking Device with Emergency Panic Button System and Command Control Center has been connected with Emergency Response Support System 112.  When the panic button is pressed, a signal would be received through satellite to 112 and the person in distress would be connected and alert the police..

Source : News on Air

Published On : July 22, 2022
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