Uttar Pradesh Government Boosts Emergency Response with Rs 26.2 Crore Vehicle Allocation
In a significant move to enhance emergency policing capabilities, the Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 26.2 crore under the capital head in the 2026–27 budget for the procurement of new motor vehicles. This funding is designated for Phase-II of the UP-112 project, which serves as the state's integrated emergency response system handling police, fire, and medical emergencies.
Addressing Fleet Saturation and Response Time Challenges
The primary objective of this substantial allocation is to reduce response time and strengthen rapid intervention capabilities throughout Uttar Pradesh. Currently, the UP-112 system faces operational challenges, particularly during peak hours and periods of high call volume. With a limited fleet of Police Response Vehicles (PRVs), the system often struggles with fleet saturation, where vehicles must cater to multiple emergency calls in overlapping zones.
Officials explained that when a PRV is engaged at one incident site, nearby distress calls may experience delays until that vehicle becomes available or another unit arrives from a more distant location. This situation directly impacts emergency response efficiency across both urban and rural areas.
Current Response Metrics and Fleet Composition
As of the latest data, the intervention time of PRV vehicles under the UP-112 system stands at:
- 6 minutes 45 seconds in urban areas
- 6 minutes 35 seconds in rural areas
The existing UP-112 fleet comprises:
- 1,685 two-wheelers
- 3,702 four-wheelers
The addition of new vehicles through this budget allocation will directly address the key operational challenge of fleet saturation, particularly during high-demand situations such as festivals, public gatherings, and peak traffic hours.
Technology-Driven Deployment and Modernization
Senior officials have indicated that under Phase-II, vehicle deployment will be supported by advanced technological enhancements including:
- Improved GPS tracking systems
- Dynamic route allocation algorithms
- Real-time monitoring through centralized command and control centers
This technology-driven approach will enable the system to identify the nearest available PRV and dispatch it instantly, thereby eliminating manual coordination delays that currently hamper emergency response efficiency.
Broader Police Modernization Initiative
The capital investment forms part of a broader modernization drive of the Uttar Pradesh Police force, focusing on three key areas:
- Enhanced mobility through vehicle procurement
- Technology integration for smarter deployment
- Quicker citizen-centric service delivery
By augmenting the fleet strength of the UP-112 system, the government aims to bring down average response times further, ensuring more effective emergency services across the state. The integrated emergency response mechanism represents a comprehensive approach to public safety, combining police, fire, and medical emergency services under a unified operational framework.
This strategic budget allocation demonstrates the Uttar Pradesh government's commitment to strengthening emergency response infrastructure and improving public safety outcomes through both resource enhancement and technological innovation.
