GPS Tracking For Medicine Delivery in Chhattisgarh
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Entity Involved | Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation Limited (CGMSCL) |
| Initiative | Deployment of GPS-based tracking system for medicine delivery |
| Purpose | Strengthen supply chain and ensure smooth delivery of medicines |
| Key Features | - GPS devices on all vehicles |
| - Integration with DPDMIS application for shipment tracking | |
| - Real-time tracking, Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), proof of delivery | |
| Objective | Ensure availability of medicines at the right place |
| GPS Background | Initiated by the US Department of Defense in 1973 |
| GPS Functionality | Uses satellite-transmitted radio signals (L1 and L2 frequencies) |