Designing a Smart Emergency Framework for Indian Cities: A Data-Driven GIS Approach to Optimized Vehicle Dispatch and Routing

This study proposes a smart emergency response framework tailored for Indian cities, aiming to reduce ambulance delays through dynamic routing and real-time traffic management. Leveraging Geographic Information Systems (GIS), predictive analytics, and tools like OpenStreetMap and ISRO’s Bhuvan, the framework integrates accident hotspot mapping, live congestion data, and green corridor activation. A Bangalore-based simulation showed that response times could be cut by up to 35%. The system architecture includes real-time GPS tracking, adaptive signal control, and a predictive dashboard. Results demonstrate the potential for scalable, data-driven reforms in emergency dispatch—shifting from reactive to proactive models that can save lives.