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Hon’ble Transport Minister Manipur inaugurates VLT & EAS to bolster
Public Safety

Hon’ble Transport Minister of State, Shri TJ Lalnuntluanga, inaugurated
the Vehicle Location Tracking & Emergency Alert System (VLT
& EAS) on September 15, 2023, at the Vehicle Location Tracking
System (VLTS) Command and Control Centre, Directorate of Transport,
Aizawl, Mizoram. During the inauguration, the Minister emphasized the
significance of installing emergency buttons and tracking systems in public
service vehicles, especially in ensuring safety for women and children. He
commended the State Transport Department and NIC for their collaborative
efforts in achieving this milestone, noting that this system will enhance
driver vigilance and consequently boost passenger security.

The Director of Transport, Shri Er. R. Lalrammawia, underscored the suc- Hon’ble Transport Minister of State, Shri TJ Lalnuntluanga, emphasizing
cessful collaboration between NIC, Transport Department, NICSI, and the on the public safety during the launch of VLT & EAS on September 15,
Project Implementing Unit (PIU) in implementing this crucial initiative. He 2023, at VLTS Command and Control Centre, Aizawl, Mizoram
praised NICSI and NIC teams for facilitating local purchases of essential
hardware and furniture for setting up the Command and Control Centre sized the necessity of such systems, referencing the tragic “Nirbhaya Case”
(CCC). in 2012. She outlined that the implementation involved deploying 15 per-
sonnel under NICSI and highlighted the round-the-clock operation of the
Key objectives of the project, including enhanced safety for women and Command and Control Centre.
children, real-time vehicle identification and tracking, health monitoring of
VLT devices, and integration with the Emergency Response Support System The event saw the participation of the Aizawl SP Traffic, representatives
(ERSS) for swift emergency responses, were detailed during the event. Addi- from public service vehicle associations, media personnel, and several invi-
tionally, it was highlighted that vehicles without VLT devices and emergency tees. Shri R. Lalchhanhima, Addl. Secretary, Transport Dept., chaired the in-
buttons would not be registered in Mizoram, as per the notification issued augural program, concluding with a Vote of Thanks by Shri R. Lalrammawia,
by the Transport Department on August 22, 2023. For existing vehicles, a Director of Transport.
12-month deadline was set to equip them with activated VLT devices and
emergency buttons approved by the Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways,
Government of India.

A comprehensive Technical Report on VLT & EAS was presented by Trans- – Lalhmachhuani, Mizoram
port Project Coordinator, Smt C. Lalmuanawmi, Scientist-C, NIC. She empha-

Hon’ble LG Delhi launches VCIMS to tackle Corruption in Delhi

In a significant move towards promoting transparency and accountability, Hon’ble LG Delhi, Shri VK Saxena, launching the Vigilance Complaint
the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri VK Saxena, launched the Information Management System (VCIMS) for the Vigilance Department,
Vigilance Complaint Information Management System (VCIMS) of the GNCTD
Vigilance Department, GNCTD. This system, developed in collaboration
with NIC, revolutionizes the process of receiving online vigilance-related ments and agencies, thereby reducing the potential for malicious or frivo-
complaints from citizens. lous complaints.

The VCIMS portal, accessible via https://vcims.delhi.gov.in, stands as a In essence, the launch of VCIMS symbolizes Delhi’s commitment to em-
robust platform enabling citizens to lodge complaints seamlessly. Notably, powering its citizens, ensuring their voices against corruption are heard
the system allows complainants to submit substantial evidence in the form while protecting their identities. This progressive step aligns with the vision
of PDFs, audio, or video files, empowering individuals to articulate their of fostering a corruption-free society, where honesty is encouraged, and
grievances comprehensively. wrongdoing is swiftly addressed.

One of the key features of this system is the ability to track the status of – Informatics New Desk, NIC-HQ
lodged complaints. Complainants receive SMS alerts, ensuring they stay up-
dated on the progress of their grievances, fostering a sense of transparency
and accountability.

This initiative is a breakthrough in combating corruption, offering a por-
tal for citizens to submit complaints without revealing their identity. The
system ensures the confidentiality of complainants’ identities, safeguarding
them against any potential repercussions, while efficiently communicating
the complaints to concerned authorities for necessary action.

Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, during the launch at Raj Niwas, highlighted
the uniqueness of VCIMS. He emphasized how this online system marks a
pivotal step towards expediting action against corruption complaints while
maintaining transparency and confidentiality. Saxena stressed that the
portal covers complaints against employees of various government depart-

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