Govt looking at ‘microdot tech’ to curb vehicle thefts
New Delhi, September 3
The Delhi government's home department is looking at a 'microdot technology' to curb incidents of motor vehicle thefts in the city, an official said.
In a meeting last month, Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal had instructed authorities to explore the provision of making installation of various safety devices like anti-vehicle theft equipment a "mandatory condition" for registration of vehicles in the national capital.
This year, till August 15, 27,780 cases of motor vehicle thefts were reported.
The official said the Delhi government is looking at various technologies to curb motor vehicle thefts, one among them is the 'microdot technology'.
The technology is being used in countries like South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Taiwan, Canada, the US and the European Union (EU), among others. — PTI
