(Tribune)
Himachal is all set to emerge as the first state in the country to implement Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). All the necessary preparations have been made, the system has been established and inauguration for it to be operationalised is awaited.Under this system, all emergency numbers, including 100 for police, 101 (fire), 102 ambulance and disaster response have been integrated into one number (112). The helpline would be monitored 24X7, said DGP S R Mardi.The project was approved in March 2017 and a sum of Rs 5 crore was given to all the states to create infrastructure.Anybody in distress, especially women, could call at 112 from landline or mobile phone or use the ERSS application to seek help. As soon as the call or message is received, the Global Positioning System (GPS) would immediately trace the location of the caller. The ERSS will also help in optimum utilisation of manpower and prompt action on all the emergency calls. Besides, the problem relating to coordination would be simplified.
