TRANSFORMING INDIA

Innovation for Viksit Bharat

Initiative Details

Project Name Real time tracking and surveillance for Yatra management through RFID technology and CCTV network and Digitalisation of Pilgrim services
Department/State/District Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
Sector Promoting livelihoods
Year 2023
Project Details

Summary

Introduction of RFID Based Yatra Access Cards for real-time tracking of each pilgrim on whole track of 28 Kms - e-surveillance through CCTV cameras and Integrated command and control centre along with MIS Reporting systems - Digitalisation of services for pilgrims including payments, Helicopter and Battery Car bookings etc. Every pilgrim registering for the Yatra being issued Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based Yatra Access Card since 13 Aug 2022; More than 65 lakh pilgrims covered since launch -26 UHF devices and 62 RF devices installed along the 28 km long track for real-time capturing of sector-wise pilgrim footfall data -Real-time sharing of Yatra figures through MIS Dashboard with multiple agencies for Yatra management as per Carrying capacity of the track -Network of 720 CCTV Cameras with Control Rooms at Katra and Bhawan being manned 24*7 for crowd management and strengthening of security grid. -RFID based Access Cards issued to all Pony, Pithu and Palkiwalas with verification counters enroute to check any malpractices and ensure pilgrim safety -Collaboration with Paytm and TCS for introduction of digitial platforms including QR Scanners and POS machines for accessing services and facilities including Helicopter and Battery Car services, Prasad and Donations.. Read More