Jammu :Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Minga Sherpa Friday said that location-mapped and data-backed records of road accidents must be maintained so that pinpoint remedies can be found and implemented and accident hotspots effectively identified for remedial action.
The Deputy Commissioner was speaking at a meeting convened to review the implementation of the Electronic Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) project and the PM RAHAT Scheme in the district.
The Deputy Commissioner was briefed on the eDAR framework, which brings all stakeholder departments onto a single digital platform for reporting and settlement of road accident cases. A year-wise detailed breakdown of road accident data in the district was also shared with him.
He directed the concerned departments to ensure timely uploading of data on the eDAR portal and stressed a coordinated approach to reduce road accidents and save precious lives.
While reviewing the PM RAHAT Scheme, which provides cashless treatment to road accident victims, the Deputy Commissioner underlined that Jammu, being a hub of tertiary treatment, receives a large share of accident cases and the coverage of victims under the scheme should be commensurate with this case load.
The process of TMS ID generation was also reviewed. The DC directed the Police and Health Departments to work in close coordination so that no eligible victim is denied the benefit of the scheme.
The meeting was attended by District Informatics Officer (Director IT) Sanjeev Kapoor, Regional Transport Officer Jasmeet Singh, District Health Officer Dr Sophia Jan, besides officers from the Police Department and others concerned.
