Chandigarh-The sixteenth assembly of the Punjab State Street Security Council was held below the chairmanship of Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar. Through the assembly, the council determined to launch funds of 66 lakh rupees for the modernization of 5 trauma care facilities. The council additionally determined to allocate 415 Sensible Cellphone models to the Police Division for the efficient implementation of the E-DAR venture. Moreover, the council authorized a fund of 14 crore rupees for 35 ALS ambulances, which will likely be disbursed till March 31, 2026.
The assembly, which passed off at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh, additionally mentioned intimately the E-DAR venture, rectification of black spots, and different associated points. The assembly additionally included discussions on awards for Good Samaritans below Punjab and Authorities of India schemes, advantages for people affected by hit-and-run incidents, free medical therapy for highway accident victims, and the “Frishte Scheme.”
Moreover, the assembly directed the acquisition of digital gear, interceptors, restoration vans, and alco-meters to be expedited with a view to enhance enforcement operations. Moreover, the council determined to launch 66 lakh rupees for the modernization of 5 trauma care facilities and to offer funds for 35 ALS ambulances value 14 crore rupees till March 31, 2026.
To forestall critical accidents in the course of the fog season, the council additionally determined that road-owning businesses should full work on white lanes, reflective tapes, and highway marking lights inside every week. If required, the associated Deputy Commissioners will launch as much as one lakh rupees from the prevailing Street Security Fund.The assembly additionally determined that in the course of the fog season, if an accident happens on account of lack of lights or different security measures, the Chief Engineer of the involved highway will likely be held personally accountable.
The council additional determined that to raised implement the Hit and Run scheme, orientation/coaching packages will likely be performed in the primary district headquarters over the subsequent two months, in order that affected people can profit from the scheme. In preparation for the Nationwide Street Security Month 2026, the council directed departments comparable to Visitors Police, Transport, Well being, and numerous NGOs to ramp up efforts. These packages will happen all through the month of January.
