A scheme named “Developing of Traffic and Communication Network in NCR and Mega Cities and Model System of Traffic Management” has been included for implementation in 11th FY Plan with a provision of Rs.200 crore.
The scheme has two components, namely:
– Introduction of Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) and,
– Setting up of an Integrated Data Communication Network (Cyber Highway)
According to Mullapally Ramachandran, minister of state for home affairs, the proposed cyber highway will be the primary source of connectivity of Delhi Police Headquarters, DCP offices, police stations, police posts and field units etc. The cyber highway will be used for connectivity for video conferencing, inventory management system, CCTVs, web based dossier system, automatic finger and plam print identification system, intelligent traffic management system, IP telephony, internal e-mail system, automatic vehicle tracking system, command and control system for Commonwealth Games, 2010, besides crime and criminal data, etc.
The ministry of home affairs has sanctioned Rs.5.07 crore to MTNL for carrying out the pre-investment activity. The scheme is proposed to be implemented in the areas connected with Commonwealth Games, 2010 in the first phase.
