Chhattisgarh Expands AI Dial 112 Network
Chhattisgarh Expands AI-Based Dial 112 Emergency Network
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off advanced Dial 112 emergency response vehicles and forensic mobile vans in Chhattisgarh, expanding the emergency service to all districts with AI-enabled safety and monitoring systems.
Expansion of Dial 112 Emergency Services
- The Chhattisgarh government has expanded the Dial 112 emergency response service from 16 districts to all 33 districts of the State.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a fleet of advanced emergency vehicles and modern forensic mobile vans in Raipur.
- The initiative aims to strengthen public safety, emergency response, and law-and-order management across urban and rural regions.
- A total of 400 emergency response vehicles, 33 surveillance vehicles, and 60 highway patrol vehicles were deployed.
- The programme was launched in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and other senior state leaders.
Technological Features and Women’s Safety Measures
- The upgraded system has been integrated with Artificial Intelligence-based location tracking technology.
- The AI system will help authorities identify the real-time geographical location of people in distress for faster assistance.
- Special emphasis has been placed on women’s safety through panic buttons and dedicated monitoring features.
- Modern forensic mobile vans will assist police in scientific evidence collection and improve criminal investigations.
- Enhanced highway patrol vehicles are expected to strengthen road safety, accident response, and crime prevention on major routes.
About Emergency Response System and Internal Security:● Dial 112 is India’s integrated emergency response support system that connects police, fire, and ambulance services through a single emergency number. ● The initiative functions under the broader framework of police modernisation and SMART policing promoted by the Union government. ● Use of Artificial Intelligence in governance improves surveillance, predictive policing, emergency management, and service delivery. ● Forensic science plays a critical role in criminal justice by ensuring scientific investigation and evidence-based prosecution. ● Strengthening emergency response infrastructure is important for improving internal security, disaster response, and citizen-centric governance. |

