Panaji: The Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTC) is set to implement a comprehensive depot management system (DMS) integrating its internal operations. The modernisation drive will unify multiple internal departments, including stores, maintenance, preventive maintenance, finance, personnel, and procurement, under a single digital platform.“This means all modules, from spare parts to ticketing, will be at a single level,” said KTC managing director Rohan Kaskar.
The system will allow centralised monitoring of spare parts and inventory across depots. For instance, if a particular depot, such as Madgaon or Porvorim, requires a specific spare part, officials will be able to instantly check stock availability at other depots and reallocate surplus inventory accordingly.KTC general manager Mahendra Pednekar said, “At present, some requests are made manually. With this system, we can immediately see which depot has surplus stock and arrange transfers efficiently.”The system will digitally record the complete lifecycle of a bus once it enters a depot, including arrival time, inspections conducted, spare parts issued, maintenance undertaken, washing duration, and dispatch time. It will also track how long a vehicle remains in maintenance and the reasons for delays.Additionally, the software will monitor the lifespan of spare parts and generate data on route-wise earnings.The proposed system will incorporate advanced tracking features similar to those currently available in KTC’s recently procured electric (EV) buses, which are equipped with a system that monitors vehicle speed, gear usage, driving patterns, and halt points.Similar monitoring capabilities will be extended across the entire fleet. “We will be able to track driving behaviour, identify rough driving, monitor stoppages, and analyse operational inefficiencies,” Pednekar said.The DMS will also integrate existing standalone modules such as purchase, finance, personnel, ticketing, and tyre management into a unified system.“KTC spends a lot of money annually on tyre procurement. Under the new system, each tyre will be digitally tracked, allowing us to monitor which vehicle it is fitted on, usage patterns, and replacement schedules,” Kaskar said.KTC plans to operationalise the full-fledged DMS by the financial year 2026–27. The integration process will involve installing compatible systems in individual buses. The project will be funded by state govt.In addition to the DMS, KTC is also planning to establish a centralised CCTV surveillance system with a command and control centre at the Panaji bus stand. The surveillance network will cover depots, bus stands, workshops, and offices. Officials said the system will help address passenger complaints more effectively, as authorities will be able to review bus interiors and depot activity in real time.Funding proposals for both the DMS and the CCTV command centre were submitted to state govt.
