In a significant step towards enhancing road safety and streamlining accident reporting, NIC in collaboration with the Transport Department, Punjab, organized a one-day training session at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA), Chandigarh on 13th February 2025 to ensure the effective implementation of the Electronic Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) software in the state.

The initiative, conducted under the guidance of Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, aligns with the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to improve accident reporting and claim settlements.

At the heart of this initiative is NIC’s eDAR system, a digital platform that ensures real-time data collection on road accidents. The system enables authorities to capture, analyze, and share accident data instantly, facilitating quicker response times and efficient claim settlements. The training session, led by NIC experts, provided hands-on demonstrations to government officials, police officers, and insurance representatives on seamless data entry and report generation using eDAR.

State Transport Commissioner Shri Jaspreet Singh highlighted NIC’s critical role in developing and deploying this technology-driven solution. He emphasized that the eDAR system digitizes the entire accident reporting workflow, reducing delays and ensuring timely financial assistance for victims and their families.

During the session, NIC officials, including State Informatics Officer Shri Vivek Verma, CGM NIC Delhi Shri Jatinder Kumar, Shri Narinder Singh, and Shri Pawan Gupta, conducted detailed presentations on the functionalities of eDAR. The training covered:

• Scientific crash investigation techniques to improve road safety measures.

• Accident data digitization for real-time reporting and policy-making.

• Cashless treatment provisions to expedite medical care for victims.

• Streamlined claim settlements to ensure faster financial compensation.

The event also saw participation from senior officials such as Additional State Transport Commissioner Shri Sukhwinder Kumar, Deputy General Manager of the General Insurance Council of India, Madam Vasundra, and law enforcement officers, who discussed the importance of accurate accident data in policymaking and insurance settlements.

With eDAR, NIC has equipped Punjab’s transport and law enforcement authorities with a powerful digital tool to improve accident response, enforce road safety regulations, and analyze traffic patterns for preventive action. The integration of real-time accident data with healthcare services and insurance mechanisms ensures that victims receive immediate assistance without bureaucratic delays.

This initiative marks another milestone in NIC’s commitment to leveraging technology for public welfare, reinforcing Punjab’s mission to reduce road fatalities and ensure a more efficient and transparent accident management system.