Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Punjab develops backup for Sarathi portal
Punjab is creating a backup system for the central Sarathi portal used for driving tests.
This is because the Sarathi server often slows down or becomes unavailable, causing delays and inconvenience for people.
The new software will collect data directly from sensors at driving test tracks, even if the central server is not working.
Punjab's Transport Minister, Harpal Singh Cheema, hopes this will help not only Punjab but other states as well.
The goal is to ensure that technical issues do not disrupt the driving licence process.
Punjab is developing backup software for the central Sarathi portal to avoid driving licence delays.
The software will collect data directly from sensors at automated driving test tracks.
The initiative aims to mitigate inconvenience caused by the Sarathi server's technical glitches.
Punjab Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema hopes the solution will benefit other states as well.
The backup system will function even without a live connection to the central Sarathi server.
- Who
- Punjab Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema
- What
- Developing backup software for Sarathi portal
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To avoid delays in driving licence issuance due to Sarathi portal glitches
State Government
Central Government
Responsibility for Technical Issues
State Government
The state government is taking proactive steps to mitigate issues caused by the central Sarathi portal's technical glitches.
Central Government
The central government is responsible for maintaining the Sarathi portal and ensuring its reliability.
- Portal Name
- Sarathi Parivahan Portal
- Initiative
- Backup software development
- Purpose
- Avoid driving licence delays
- Data Source
- Sensors at automated driving test tracks
- Key Person
- Harpal Singh Cheema
- Potential Beneficiaries
- Punjab and other states