Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- In a digital governance initiative aimed at enhancing public safety, the Odisha Government on Monday launched an advanced Safety Module on the Odisha Yatri app, transforming it into what it claims is India's first state-owned integrated safety and mobility platform.
The upgraded platform has been integrated with Odisha Police and the national emergency response helpline (112), enabling users to send instant SOS alerts along with their live location during emergencies.
Already serving as a one-stop platform for booking auto-rickshaws and cabs, accessing Ama Bus services and ticketing, and availing boating services, Odisha Yatri will now also function as a personal safety application, bringing mobility and emergency ...