eTransport Mission Mode Project (eTransport MMP)
The eTransport Mission Mode Project (eTransport MMP), spearheaded by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), is a transformative eGovernance initiative implemented across 35 States/UTs in India. This comprehensive project integrates flagship applications such as Vahan, Sarathi, eChallan, and more, drastically enhancing the efficiency of Road Transport Office (RTO) processes, citizen service delivery, and related activities.
Key Applications and Services
The eTransport Project encompasses several major applications, including:
- Vahan : Vehicle registration and related services
- Sarathi : Driving licenses and related services
- eChallan : Traffic enforcement solution
- PUCC : Pollution Under Control (PUC) compliance system
- VLT&EAS : Vehicle Location Tracking and Emergency Alert System
- Parivahan Analytics Portal
- iRAD/eDAR : Integrated Road Accident Database/Electronic Detailed Accident Report
- NextGen mParivahan : A mobile app providing access to over 75+ transport-related services for citizens : Integrated Road Accident Database/Electronic Detailed Accident Report
In addition to these core applications, numerous peripheral services have been developed and implemented:
- Homologation Application, Dealer Authorization certificate (DAUC), Online CheckPost
- National Permit, AITP, VLTD, SLD, Vehicle Recall, Vahan Green Sewa
- BH Series, Fancy Number, RVSF,AFMS, ATS, Trade Certificate, mVahan App
- Driving Training School, International Driving Permit, Accredited Driving Testing Centre
Objectives of the eTransport Project
- Digitize the entire transportation sector’s IT infrastructure nationwide and the work environment of Regional Transport Offices (RTOs).
- Establish a seamless, efficient, and transparent system prioritizing citizen convenience and safety through advanced data management and verification mechanisms.
- Enhance citizen-centric service delivery by minimizing RTO visits and maximizing online service facilitation.
- Facilitate road safety through IT enabled interventions in the form of eChallan, eDetection, eDAR etc.
- Facilitates easy access to services and utilities through NextGent mParivahan mobile app.
- Expand and enhance Government-to-Citizen (G-C), Government-to-Business (G-B), and Government-to-Government (G-G) services.
- Enable secure data sharing with approved users following the data sharing policy.
- Strengthen regulatory oversight and enforcement, advance road safety initiatives, reduce bureaucratic barriers, and foster trust within the eTransport ecosystem.
Project Impact
Various stakeholders are getting benefited with eTransport Mission Mode Project and are listed below :
- Citizens – 90+ Citizen centric online contactless services
- Automobile & Component OEMs,
- Dealers,
- Banks,
- Insurance Companies,
- Transporters,
- RTOs/State Transport Authorities,
- FASTag/ NHAI,
- Courts- Virtual Court, Lok Adalat, eCourt, Integration for eChallan, eDAR,
- Transport data is securely shared with various government departments, security agencies, and other stakeholders—such as GSTN/eWay Bill, Ports, NCRB, ULIP, NATGRID, CCTNS, NHAI, and State & Central Police—to enable better service integration and promote ease of doing business.
- Integration with external applications and stakeholders such as UMANG, DigiLocker, SARAL, SAKALA, CSC, eDistrict, NHA (TMC), CCTNS, PUCC centres, vehicle scrappers, private fitness centres, VLTS control rooms, smart card providers, and HSRP vendors.
Statistics at a Glance (till 30 June 2025)
- Vehicle Registered (RC) – 40+ Cr
- DL issued – 22+ Cr.
- Challans issued – 35+ Cr
- Digitized Driving Schools – 27+ K
- PUC Certificates issued – 36+ Cr
- PUC Centres – 48+ K
- Revenue Collection for Vahan – 8L+ Cr
- Revenue for Sarathi – 18K+ Cr.
- Penalty Collection from Challan – 20K+ Cr
- Contactless Service of Vahan and Sarathi – 91
- Total Vahan Running RTOs – 1386
- Total Sarathi Running RTOs – 1361
The eTransport project has evolved significantly beyond its initial focus on vehicle registration and driving license services. It has now emerged as a comprehensive digital ecosystem, engaging a wide array of stakeholders and enabling seamless data and service exchange. By continuously exploring new service areas, the project is steadily transforming into a robust public digital platform that serves both internal and external stakeholders through open and secure APIs.
This initiative exemplifies effective coordination between government entities and private organizations across various levels, ensuring the efficient and transparent delivery of services.
For more information, please visit: https://parivahan.gov.in
