Question

Consider the following statements with respect to the ERSS (Emergency Response Support System) : Which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It adopted 112 as India's all-in-one emergency number
2. It is an initiative under Nirbhaya Fund Scheme
3. Kerala is the second state to launch a single emergency number 112
4. In Kerala, Police is the only agency integrated with the project

• A. All
• B. i, iv
• C. i, ii, iv
• D. ii only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i, ii, iv

• The Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) is an initiative by the Government of India to provide a single, unified emergency response system across the country. It aims to integrate various emergency services into one accessible number, 112.

• It adopted 112 as India's all-in-one emergency number

• It is an initiative under Nirbhaya Fund Scheme

• In Kerala, Police is the only agency integrated with the project

Kerala is the second state to launch a single emergency number 112.

• Incorrect. Himachal Pradesh was the first state to launch the ERSS and the 112 emergency number in India, in January 2019. Many other states have launched it since, but Kerala was not the second.