In an attempt to lessen the rising traffic violations, the Delhi Traffic Police has relaunched the Traffic Parhari App. It is an initiative taken to turn and support everyday active citizens’ contributions to road safety by having them report traffic violations via their smartphones.
These people can also win monthly cash rewards of up to ₹50,000 for being the most active contributors. This initiative aims to build a safer, more disciplined driving culture across Delhi’s roads.
What is the Delhi Traffic Parhari App?
The Parhari app is a digital platform for citizen engagement. It was initially launched in 2015, and now it has been re-launched on 1st September 2024, enhanced with additional features and a much smoother and more structured layout.
The word Parhari means “guard” or “Watchman,” and users now get to act like one by reporting reckless driving, illegal parking, aggressive behaviour, and more. It is very convenient for them to report the crime on the app by just clicking a picture or recording a video of the scene. It is basically as if the citizens will be acting like real-time journalists.
The ‘Traffic Sentinel Scheme’ is the origin of the ‘Traffic Parhari’ app. In 2015, the groundwork of the app was laid to resolve the struggles of Delhi with traffic, accidents, and rule-breaking drivers, and now the new updated version of the app comes with modern tech and much wider accessibility.
The app continuously monitors the impact it has on traffic safety and makes adjustments. The rewards are processed and made on the basis of feedback and data trends.
This new initiative has a dual role in maintaining the law and nurturing public participation, a citizen-powered approach which is also supported by the Delhi Police leadership, including Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena.
Features Of The App
This updated Parhari App comes with user-friendly features that ensure citizens can capture and send traffic violation evidence seamlessly.
Modern tech and wider accessibility.
Allows instant reporting and uploading of traffic violation evidence.
The app is easily available to download on Google Play Store (Android) and App Store (iOS).
Quick registration via mobile number and OTP verification.
Strict verification by the Delhi Traffic Police to ensure the authenticity of evidence of violation.
A generated Delhi traffic challan will be sent to the offender once it's verified.
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How To Earn Money Through Parhari App?
Participating and earning rewards through the app is simple and easy. It is one of the most interesting factors about the app to encourage public participation; it is the application’s financial incentive model. An individual can earn up to a maximum of ₹50,000.
As per the words of DSP Traffic, SK Singh, public involvement always adds an important layer to traffic enforcement. This helps in reducing reckless driving cases and instills a stronger sense of civic responsibility.
Installing and using the app is very simple. Here’s a step by step process to earn with Parhari App:
Step 1: Download the Traffic Parhari App from the Google Play Store or App Store.
Step 2: Register yourself using your phone number and generate an OTP.
Step 3: Whenever and wherever you spot a traffic rule violation or offence, capture a clear image or record a video as evidence.
Step 4: Make sure the date, timestamp, location, and vehicle number are included before submitting.
Step 5: Submit the evidence on the app and wait for it to get reviewed by the Delhi Traffic Police.
Step 6: When verified, an e-Challan will be issued to the offender, and you will receive feedback.
Step 7: You can track your submitted case and accumulate points or status within the app to win the rewards.
Every month, the top 4 citizens to submit the highest number of valid reports will be given the rewards.
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The Financial Prizes to the top 4 participants
As per the reports, every day, around 1,400-1,500 challans are issued on the Delhi Traffic Parhari App, based on the citizens' complaints received in the app.
The top 4 citizens with the highest valid reports win fixed cash rewards. The rewards are listed below:
1st Prize: 50,000/-
2nd Prize: 25,000/-
3rd Prize: 15,000/-
4th Prize: 10,000/-
The objective Behind Offering Rewards For Reporting Offences
The objective behind the initiative of launching this app and offering rewards to the citizens for reporting traffic violations can be to prioritize partnership between authorities and citizens, to balance transparency, fairness, and more.
It can also be other reasons, as listed below:
To encourage wider community participation in traffic rules enforcement.
To help the government reduce traffic violations by increasing accountability.
To provide meaningful opportunities for citizens and unemployed youth’s contribution, so they can also earn while maintaining road safety.
To assist the traffic police and the Delhi RTO with better coverage in monitoring city-wide happenings and violations.
To reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries, and increase social and economic responsibility.
Conclusion
The Delhi Traffic Parhari App is an initiative taken by the government to enhance citizens’ participation in everyday law enforcement. With winning cash rewards being a great opportunity to contribute to civic responsibility, the Parhari App ensures smooth operation and plays an active role in improving road safety and discipline.