DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

In a bid to reduce road accidents and improve accident reporting and claim settlements, a one-day training session was conducted at MGSIPA in Chandigarh to ensure the implementation of the eDAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) software in the state of Punjab. This session was jointly organized under the guidence of Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar by NIC (National Informatics Centre) and the Transport Department, Punjab, as per the guidelines of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Dignitaries attending the event included State Transport Commissioner Shri Jaspreet Singh, Additional State Transport Commissioner Shri Sukhwinder Kumar, State Head NIC Punjab Shri Vivek Verma, CGM NIC Delhi Shri Jatinder Kumar, NIC Punjab Shri Narinder Singh, NIC official Shri Pawan Gupta and Deputy General Manager General Insurance Council of India Madam Vasundra. Shri Des Raj, Joint Director, Lead Agency on Road Safety and Shri Ganesh Kumar, DSP Headquarters.

Divulging in this regard, State Transport Commissioner S. Jaspreet Singh informed that the training session featured a detailed presentation on the eDAR system by experts from NIC. Officials were briefed on effective data entry procedures in the eDAR system, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of accidents. Madam Vasundra from the General Insurance Council of India also provided insights on handling hit-and-run cases, which will help accident victims receive faster financial

compensation.

He further said that the eDAR system will enable real-time accident data collection, leading to quicker response times. Victims and their families will receive financial assistance more efficiently through streamlined claim processing. The initiative ensures better medical care for accident victims without delays. Data-driven analysis will help authorities take preventive measures to reduce accidents in Punjab.

He added that the key topics covered during the training included scientific crash investigation, cashless treatment for accident victims and accident claim settlements. This initiative aims to ensure a more efficient and transparent accident reporting and claim settlement process in Punjab.

The session witnessed active participation from senior officials representing various departments, including Regional Transport Officers (RTOs), Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVIs), Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) from the Punjab Police, representatives from the Health Department and dignitaries from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

(editor@dailyworld.in)