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From the States

Vehicle Location Tracking and
Emergency Alert System (VLTEAS)
Developed by NIC Uttarakhand in 2019, the
VLTEAS system was initially designed to enhance
public service vehicle safety. It has since evolved
into a multi-sectoral solution for vehicle
monitoring and operational efficiency.
Background
Under the Nirbhaya framework, the Ministry of
Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) mandated
the installation of Vehicle Location Tracking
Devices (VLTDs) and emergency buttons in public
service vehicles. This initiative also required the
establishment of Command and Control Centres
(CCC) at the state level.
Implementation and Impact
• VLTEAS has been deployed in Bihar, Goa, Chan-
digarh, Mizoram, Andaman & Nicobar, Rajasthan,
and New Delhi, with ongoing rollouts in Haryana, Fig 1.1 : e-Cabinet portal was inaugurated by Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat Hon’ble Chief
Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh Minister of Uttarakhand
• Over 100,000 vehicles and devices have been proved logistics efficiency Features
integrated, generating and monitoring over 4.4 • Bihar Mining VLTS: Monitoring mining vehicle • Online bus search and booking based on sta-
million alerts daily operations to prevent illegal mining and ensure tions, journey dates, and bus types
• The system enhances public transport safety, regulatory compliance • Secure transactions with robust payment gate-
particularly for women and children, while ensur- • Gujarat Pollution Control Board: Hazardous ways
ing efficient fuel and device monitoring • Live GPS tracking of buses
waste transportation monitoring for environmen- • Self-service dashboard for travelers
Android Apps tal safety
• VLTS Admin App – For transport and enforce- • STEMS Portal, Meghalaya: School bus tracking • Online bus pass issuance for long-term trav-
ment agencies system ensuring child safety during transporta- elers
• Permit Holder App – For vehicle owners tion • Management modules for vehicles, workforce,
• VLT Fitness App – For transport enforcement fuel stations, and booking counters
agencies StarBus • Mobile app for travelers, ticket inspectors, and
• Stop Emergency App – For Command and Con- https://starbus.nic.in conductors
trol Centres StarBus is a copyrighted software product of • Data-driven decision support system with
• Track My Bus App – For the general public using NIC, designed to digitalize bus ticket bookings for comprehensive MIS reports
transport department buses State Transport Corporations and Departments Implementation
Notable Deployments (STC/Ds). It streamlines operations, from search Deployed in Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh,
• Food Corporation of India (FCI): Real-time and booking to cancellations and refunds, Andaman & Nicobar, Jammu & Kashmir, with
ongoing deployment in Manipur. The system
tracking of food grain transportation for im- ensuring a seamless public transport experience.
integrates with NIC’s NAPIX and other third-party
platforms like RedBus and MakeMyTrip.
Fig 1.2 Features of eCabinet
Raj Bhawan Secretariat Uttarakhand
Automation Project
The Raj Bhawan Secretariat Uttarakhand
DR Setup Security Automation Project is a comprehensive
e-Governance initiative aimed at digitizing and
automating key functions of the Raj Bhawan
Secretariat. This integrated web portal enhances
Virtual operational efficiency by leveraging Artificial
Meetings Confidentiality Intelligence (AI) and advanced automation
technologies to facilitate seamless workflow
management.
Unique
Features Key Features
• AI-Powered Face Recognition – Ensures secure
SMS and and hassle-free online appointment scheduling
and gate-pass issuance
WhatsApp Information • Intelligent Virtual Assistance – Incorporates
Integration Sharing NIC’s AI Chatbot for handling FAQs, improving
user interaction
• AI Saransh and AI Panini Integration – Ad-
vanced AI modules under implementation to en-
NIC Email Paperless hance automation and document processing
Integration System • WhatsApp Integration – Enables real-time,

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