‘DRISHTI’ System

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Why in news?

Indian Railways is planning to install Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technology to enhance the safety of freight trains.

It is an AI-based surveillance and locking monitoring system for goods coaches in real time.
Jointly developed by – Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and IIT Guwahati - Technology Innovation and Development Foundation.
Objectives – To enhance freight safety, improve transparency, and boost operational efficiency for Indian railways.

Key Features of DRISHTI

Real-Time Monitoring – The system uses computer vision and machine learning to detect door tampering or unlocking in real time.
Surveillance– It integrates AI-powered cameras and sensors strategically mounted on moving freight trains, enabling anomaly detection without manual inspection.
Scalability – Designed for deployment across freight corridors, especially in strategic and high-risk zones.
Data-Driven Alerts – Capable of generating automated alerts for security breaches or operational faults.
- Traditionally, detecting such issues relied heavily on manual inspections, which are often time-consuming and impractical for long freight rakes moving under dynamic conditions.
Advantages –
- Real-time monitoring of wagon door locks.
- Automated alerts in case of tampering or abnormalities.
- Reduced human intervention, ensuring faster response times.
- Enhanced transparency and safety across the freight network.
- Seamless integration with existing railway operations without disruption.

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