Question: Name the state in which the Bus Service “Mahila Gaurav Express”, equipped with sophisticated techniques and security equipment was flagged off by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Delhi
(c) Haryana
(d) Himachal Pradesh
Ans:(a)
Related facts:
- On 25 May 2016, in an attempt to provide safe and secure transport to women, the Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Nitin Gadkari dedicated 20 buses “Mahila Gaurav Express” of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation equipped with sophisticated techniques and security equipment to the public.
- Under this 10 luxury buses, 10 general buses are included.
- These buses will be operated under Nirbhaya scheme.
- Rajasthan become the first state in the country to launch such initiative.
- In order to provide safe and secure transport to women these buses are equipped with IT enabled safety measures.
- The buses have been provided with Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), CCTV cameras and Panic Buttons on every seat to provide immediate help to women passengers in distress.
- The CCTV cameras, the Vehicle Tracking System and especially the Panic Buttons will enable the police to know the exact location of the bus and provide prompt assistance.
- Above measures will keep anti-social elements under check.
- The Minister of Road Transport & Highways said that ministry will issue a notification after 2nd June 2016, making it mandatory for public vehicles with seating capacity of 23 or more to have CCTV camera, Vehicle Location Tracking Device and Panic Buttons.
- Those with seating capacity of less than 23 will be required to have Vehicle Tracking Device and emergency buttons.
Reference:
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