Question : NATIONAL REGISTER AND TRANSPORT PORTAL

(a) whether the Government has launched national register and national transport portal for detecting fake driving licences and tracking stolen vehicles;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is also contemplating to start two projects under the names of ‘Vahan’ and ‘Sarathi’ regarding issue of registration certificates, permits and driving licences;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the work pertaining to computerisation and integration of all transport authorities in the country has been completed; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor alongwith the time by which the integration and computerisation of all transport authorities in the country is likely to be completed?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRNASPORT AND HIGHWAYS (DR. TUSHAR A. CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b) The national register and the national transport portal were launched on 20th July, 2011 to facilitate online citizen centric services. The national register would also facilitate detection of fake driving licences and tracking of stolen vehicles. The national register has vehicle data flowing from 95% Regional Transport Offices in the country.

(c) & (d) The projects relating to ‘Vahan’ and ‘Sarathi’ were launched by this Ministry in 2002 in the 10th Five Year Plan. The software ‘Vahan’ and ‘Sarathi’ are to be used by the State Governments for issuing registration certificates of motor vehicles and driving licences in smart card mode.

(e) & (f) Work pertaining to computerisation and integration of transport authorities has been completed to the extent of 95%. A few States have not completed the State wise deployment. Completion of the project would depend on the initiatives taken by the States.