Jaipur,Sep.04,2025:Jaipur’s ranking on the NARI 2025 Women’s Safety Index is concerning. The city scored just 59.1%, below the national average of 64.6%, placing it 25th out of 31 cities surveyed
Women Safety Jaipur Cab Camera Panic Button – A Game-Changer
Women Safety Jaipur Cab Camera Panic Button initiative kicks off with bold ambition: to place in-cab cameras inside taxis and equip bikes with panic buttons—all under a joint effort by Jaipur Police and local NGOs. The goal: create a safer, more responsive urban transport environment for women.
Why the Initiative Matters in Jaipur
Jaipur’s ranking on the NARI 2025 Women’s Safety Index is concerning. The city scored just 59.1%, below the national average of 64.6%, placing it 25th out of 31 cities surveyed. Only 10% of women feel “highly safe” at night, compared to 31% during daytime.
Harassment remains high: 8% of women reported public-space harassment in the past year—above the national average of 7%. Of these, 57% faced verbal abuse, 39% physical, and 3% sexual. Women demanded stronger policing (37%), better infrastructure like CCTV and panic buttons (29%).
What the Pilot Introduces
In-Cab Cameras in Cabs
Cameras installed inside cabs aim to deter misconduct and automatically record incidents, giving both women and authorities real-time visibility.
Panic Buttons on Bikes
Bike riders (often women operators or passengers) will have panic buttons—immediate alerts to police control rooms when activated.
NGO and Police Collaboration
A coalition of NGOs (like Safe city, known for mapping harassment via crowd-sourced reports) and Jaipur Police will oversee deployment, training, and protocol design.
How It Works-Technology & Protocols
Real-Time Alerts & Police Response
When a panic button is pressed or the camera detects suspicious activity, real-time alerts are sent to a centralized control center. Patrol units can be dispatched immediately to assist.
Privacy and Ethical Considerations
All camera footage will follow privacy protocols—recording only inside the cabin and encrypted storage. NGOs will help develop ethical guidelines and oversight, ensuring women’s dignity and data rights are protected.
Why Jaipur Needs This Now
Despite existing systems like the Raj Cop app and Need Help feature, many women hesitate to report incidents. In one high-profile case, timely use of the app led to arrest, but overall reporting remains low. Furthermore, systems elsewhere have failed—such as SOS buttons in Maharashtra’s aggregator cabs, which often didn’t result in immediate help and were reportedly non-functional.
Jaipur’s proactive move directly addresses these gaps.
Other Models & Lessons Learned
UP’s Installation of CCTVs & Panic Buttons
Uttar Pradesh has been installing CCTV cameras and panic buttons in buses, cabs (including Ola, Uber) integrated with UP-112 emergency response.
Failures in Maharashtra SOS Buttons
In Maharashtra, many SOS panic buttons in aggregator cabs were ineffective—either non-functional or rate-inflated, failing to summon police even when pressed.
Safe City & Pink Rickshaws as Inspiration
NGO Safe city has been pioneering crowd-sourced harassment reporting and data-driven safety campaigns. The “Pink Rickshaw” scheme—public rickshaws equipped with GPS/panic buttons for women—started in Ranchi provides a successful past precedent.
Scaling & Measuring Success
To ensure sustainable impact, Jaipur’s pilot will:
- Track number of activations and response times.
- Publish quarterly safety dashboards.
- Expand coverage to auto-rickshaws, school transport, and metro feeder services.
- Educate via awareness campaigns, especially targeting women riders/drivers.
- Solicit feedback through community surveys and NGO forums like Safe city to refine protocols.
A Safer Jaipur on the Horizon
This Women Safety Jaipur Cab Camera Panic Button initiative is a powerful, positive leap—combining cutting-edge technology, policing acumen, and civil-society engagement. For a city that scores below national averages in women’s safety, it’s a much-needed boost, offering reassurance that Jaipur is stepping up—toward trust, dignity, and safer mobility for all women.
