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 successful collaboration between NIC, Transport Department, NICSI, and the Project Implementing Unit (PIU) in implementing this crucial initiative. He praised NICSI and NIC teams for facilitating local purchases of essential hardware and furniture for setting up the Command and Control Centre (CCC).
Key objectives of the project, including enhanced safety for women and children, real-time vehicle identification and tracking, health monitoring of VLT devices, and integration with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) for swift emergency responses, were detailed during the event. Additionally, it was highlighted that vehicles without VLT devices and emergency buttons would not be registered in Mizoram, as per the notification issued by the Transport Department on August 22, 2023. For existing vehicles, a 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-port Project Coordinator, Smt C. Lalmuanawmi, Scientist-C, NIC. She emphasized the necessity of such systems, referencing the tragic “Nirbhaya Case” in 2012. She outlined that the implementation involved deploying 15 personnel under NICSI and highlighted the round-the-clock operation of the Command and Control Centre.
The event saw the participation of the Aizawl SP Traffic, representatives from public service vehicle associations, media personnel, and several invitees. Shri R. Lalchhanhima, Addl. Secretary, Transport Dept., chaired the inaugural program, concluding with a Vote of Thanks by Shri R. Lalrammawia, Director of Transport.
