Chhattisgarh Gets Major Technology Push in Emergency Response and Scientific Investigation
Advanced Dial-112 service expanded from 16 to all 33 districts
As many as 400 emergency vehicles, 33 surveillance units, 60 highway patrol vehicles and 32 mobile forensic vans deployed
Raipur, May 18, 2026/ In a significant step towards strengthening public safety through advanced technology and evidence-based policing, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah on Monday launched Chhattisgarh Police’s next-generation CG Dial-112 emergency response service and flagged off a fleet of modern mobile forensic vans at Mana Police Parade Ground in Raipur.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, Director General of Police Shri Arun Dev Gautam, MLAs, public representatives and senior police officials were present on the occasion.
The initiative aims to strengthen emergency response systems, expand scientific investigation capabilities and modernise law enforcement infrastructure in the State in line with the new criminal laws.
During the programme, the Union Home Minister flagged off 400 advanced Dial-112 emergency response vehicles and 32 mobile forensic vans for deployment across the State. Additionally, 33 specialised surveillance vehicles and 60 highway patrol vehicles were also launched to strengthen field-level monitoring and emergency response operations.
Launched under the theme “Ekke Number, Sabbo Bar”, the upgraded Dial-112 system integrates police, fire and medical emergency services under a single platform to ensure faster and more coordinated assistance during emergencies.
Operational since 2018, the Dial-112 service has now been expanded to all 33 districts of Chhattisgarh from its earlier coverage of only 16 districts. The new and upgraded system has been technologically enhanced to provide quicker response and greater operational efficiency.
As part of the technological upgrade, Artificial Intelligence-based location identification technology has been integrated into the system, enabling authorities to accurately identify the real-time geographical location of people in distress.
The service will operate round the clock through GIS-based monitoring systems, advanced vehicle tracking systems, SIP trunk technology and automatic caller location identification mechanisms. All 33 district coordination centres across the State have been connected to the integrated network for seamless communication and coordination.
To ensure uninterrupted operation of emergency calls and data systems, a second control centre based on an alternate backup mechanism has also been activated at Police Headquarters in Nava Raipur in addition to the primary control centre at Civil Lines. In the event of any technical disruption or disaster, the new facility will automatically function as a backup control centre.
The 400 newly deployed emergency response vehicles have been equipped with smartphones, GPS systems, wireless radios, PTZ cameras, dash cameras, mobile NVR systems and solar backup facilities, enabling live monitoring, real-time tracking and faster communication during emergency operations.
Citizens will be able to seek emergency assistance not only through conventional voice calls but also through distress signal services, SMS, e-mail, web portals, WhatsApp, AI-enabled communication systems, chatbot facilities and the SOS-enabled 112 India mobile application.