Delhi Police's eParikshan App Revolutionizes Security Ahead of Republic Day Celebrations
In a significant move to bolster security measures for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Police has launched an extensive household and occupant verification drive in areas surrounding the parade route. This initiative is powered by the innovative eParikshan mobile application, which represents a major leap forward in technology-driven, proactive policing strategies.
Comprehensive Verification Drive for Enhanced Safety
The primary goal of this drive is to conduct a thorough and accurate census of all households located within the sensitive parade route zone. This includes meticulous verification of residents, tenants, domestic helpers, and employees to ensure that every individual is properly documented and validated. Police officials have highlighted that a similar exercise conducted earlier in parts of North Delhi during the Independence Day period yielded highly encouraging results, significantly strengthening preventive security mechanisms.
Key Features of the eParikshan App
The eParikshan app replaces the traditional paper-based verification system with a fully digital platform, offering a range of advanced technological features designed to enhance efficiency and transparency. According to Madhur Verma, Joint Commissioner of Police, Central Range, the application enables real-time data collection, faster verification processes, and seamless coordination among police personnel, thereby contributing to a safer and more secure environment.
Notable features of the app include:
- GPS-based location tagging for precise tracking
- Real-time photo capture capabilities
- Assignment of a unique premises identification number
- Transparent edit history with a comprehensive audit trail
- Digital record management for approved, pending, and declined premises
- Advanced report generation modules
- Robust data security measures with controlled access
Structured Workflow and Offline Functionality
The verification system follows a structured, role-based workflow that allows administrators, beat officers, and police station officers to perform their respective duties with maximum efficiency. A key advantage of the eParikshan app is its ability to operate in offline mode, empowering beat officers to collect and update premises and occupant details even without internet connectivity, ensuring uninterrupted field operations.
Successful Implementation and Digital Transformation
The eParikshan App has already been successfully implemented in the Central Range of Delhi, demonstrating impressive results in digital transformation. Police reports indicate that over 23,000 tenant and domestic help records from the North district and more than 10,000 records from the Central district have been digitized and shared with police authorities across India.
This large-scale verification exercise has achieved multiple objectives:
- Significantly strengthened character and antecedent verification processes
- Reduced security risks through comprehensive documentation
- Enhanced preparedness for major public events like Republic Day
Detailed Data Collection and Citizen Cooperation
During the verification process, detailed information is digitally recorded, including the premises identification number, personal details such as name, date of birth, and father's name, Aadhaar and mobile numbers, full residential address, premises and user type, employment details where applicable, photographs, and relevant remarks.
Police officials emphasize that this initiative ensures greater accuracy, accountability, and transparency in policing, marking a significant milestone in smart policing and digital governance. The Delhi Police has made a heartfelt appeal to citizens to cooperate with beat officers and local police teams during the verification drive, as collective efforts are essential to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the Republic Day celebrations.
