The system, named Project
DRISHTI, was inaugurated at NFR Headquarters in Maligaon, Guwahati, on
September 25, 2026, according to Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal
Kishore Sharma. DRISHTI strengthens
the monitoring of freight wagon doors, locks and seals using high-speed
cameras, intelligent lighting, secure networking and AI. It is designed to
detect possible irregularities or pilferage during transit in time for action
to be taken. As trains pass through
designated monitoring points, the system examines freight wagons, identifies
wagon numbers and assesses the condition of doors, locks and seals. It can flag
whether seals and locks are intact or whether a possible irregularity needs
attention, and it records inspection findings digitally so railway personnel
can act on them quickly. NFR General
Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava said freight transport is critical to
sustaining supply chains and supporting industry and agriculture. He noted that
railways are a lifeline for the regional economy, since geographical and
environmental challenges make road transport difficult in the region. Shrivastava said checking that wagon doors
were properly closed and sealed had earlier been done manually, which was
challenging and time-consuming, particularly at night and in bad weather.
DRISHTI addresses this through faster, more reliable, technology-enabled
inspection, he said. The technology is
expected to safeguard consignments, reduce delays and ease the work of
frontline personnel, including Railway Protection Force (RPF) and commercial
staff, while reducing dependence on manual inspection.