of the project to curb violations and strengthen monitoring.
Reviewing emergency response and trauma care preparedness, the DC directed for optimal placement of ambulances to reduce response and handover time, adequate availability of different types of ambulances based on historical caseloads, and preparation of an Emergency Medical Plan for mass casualty incidents. He also stressed strengthening trauma care centres and first responder training for police and volunteers.
The DC reviewed the functioning of the e-DAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) system, directing departments to ensure systematic accident reporting, forensic crash investigation for all mass fatality crashes, and regular publication of district-wise accident data on the district website and the MoRTH portal.
He further instructed for development of a District Road Safety Plan and establishment of a Road Safety Management Information System, with enhanced use of GIS and GPS-enabled systems where applicable.
The DC said that the district administration is committed to enhancing road safety standards and fostering a secure travel environment for the people of Budgam, and called for sustained coordination among all stakeholder departments to achieve tangible reduction in road accidents and fatalities.
The meeting was attended by CPO budgam, Executive Engineers of R&B and Irrigation, ARTO Budgam, Executive Officers of all Municipal Committees, DySP HQ Budgam, besides representatives of other concerned departments.