Automobile Instructor for PMS Government High School, Mangor, Sarvesh Gaonkar seen with the prototype of the portable traffic signal at the ongoing Sci-Fi Science Film Festival, at ESG complex, on Friday – Pic: Shashwat Gupta Ray
PANAJI: Keeping in mind the growing instances of road accidents in Goa, the students of PM Shri Government High School (PMS GHS), Mangor Hill, Vasco, have devised a prototype of a portable traffic signal light system which could be mounted on a modified electric motor bike, placed temporarily on special occasions at locations where there are no static traffic signals.
“The large number road accidents in the State motivated me to develop a portable traffic signal, that would ease the load on the traffic personnel and ensure safety of commuters,” Sarvesh V Gaonkar, Automobile Instructor, under National Skill Qualifications Framework, Goa Samagra Shiksha, working in PMS GHS, Mangor Hill.
“Under this programme, we developed this prototype of the portable traffic signal, mounted on an electric motorbike, developed from the parts of three scrapped two-wheelers. That is why we have named it '3 Edent'. It has two types of signals - green and red. This bike can be placed at any busy junction on special occasions like feast, fair, expositions or concerts, sports tournaments for a few days,” Gaonkar informed.
He said that this technology can be operated using a remote control, will reduce the requirement of traffic police constables everywhere and would be more useful at night.
According to Gaonkar, the prototype can be used on the ground, but it needs funding from the government or the corporate sector for practical usage.
“We need a Lithium-ion battery for this project as it is an electric vehicle. But one such battery costs at least Rs 40,000. If the government or the private sector funds this project, then we can scale it up further for usage in various parts of Goa,” he said.
Lauding his students for their effort, the automobile engineer said that the students responded enthusiastically for the development of this project.
“The students of this school are highly skilled. They contributed towards the painting and fabrication part. With proper guidance, they can do wonders,” Gaonkar informed.
