15 deaths every hour: Why India desperately needs a stringent law on road safety
8 years, 10 months ago

15 deaths every hour: Why India desperately needs a stringent law on road safety

India TV News  

New Delhi: Leaving road safety to the mercy of gods has been one of India’s biggest misfortunes. Road accidents in India account for the death of 15 persons every hour, the highest number of road accident deaths in the world, data released by Consumer Voice, a non-profit organisation, has revealed. A comprehensive Road Safety Law with harsher penalties to prevent avoidable deaths and injuries to citizens is an urgent need for India, says Ashim Sanyal, Chief Operating Officer, Consumer Voice. “We are hopeful that the government will listen to the appeal from fellow law makers which includes MPs from their own party and introduce the new Road Safety Bill in the current session of Parliament,” he said referring to a campaign that seeks early passage of the bill. According to a 2014 report by the Planning Commission, road crashes lead to an annual economic loss equivalent to 3 per cent of India’s GDP.

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India losing 3% of GDP annually due to road accidents: Gadkari
3 days, 12 hours ago

India losing 3% of GDP annually due to road accidents: Gadkari

The Hindu  

India is losing 3% of its GDP due to around five lakh road accidents annually in the country, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. The Minister for Road, Transport and Highways made the remarks while addressing AMCHAM's Technology Interventions For Road Safety: U.S.-India Partnership in the national capital. The most important problem for the country is road accidents, Mr. …

Take stricter action on helmet violation: Delhi Traffic Police
4 days, 23 hours ago

Take stricter action on helmet violation: Delhi Traffic Police

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Traffic Police have been asked to take stricter action over helmet-related violations, including disqualification and revocation of driving licence, and imposing challans, senior officers aware of the matter said. According to officers, nearly 40% of deaths in road crashes last year were of two-wheeler riders — 611 riders were killed and 2,233 injured in crashes reported from across …

Madras HC lets NHAI acquire land for promotion of road safety
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Madras HC lets NHAI acquire land for promotion of road safety

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: Observing that advocating for road safety is also one of the statutory functions of the National Highways Authority of India and the same would fall under the category ‘public purpose’, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court recently set aside an order passed by a single judge quashing the land acquisition notification issued by NHAI for its ‘Road Safety …

How India just upgraded its driver-training ecosystem
1 month ago

How India just upgraded its driver-training ecosystem

India Today  

The central government, in a policy tweak to reform the country’s driver-training ecosystem, has pivoted norms to establish more training institutes across states, with the hope to gradually increase their numbers and make them easier to set up. By the 12th Five Year Plan, the scheme evolved into an alternative model, called the Institute of Driving Training and Research, with …

38% of fatal crashes in Mumbai in 2023 hit-and-run cases: report
1 month ago

38% of fatal crashes in Mumbai in 2023 hit-and-run cases: report

The Hindu  

Hit-and-run incidents accounted for 38% of all the fatal crashes on Mumbai roads in 2023, and majority of the victims, at 54%, were pedestrians, as per a report published by the city traffic police. Mumbai reported 374 deaths in 351 road crashes in 2023, marking a 39% decrease since 2015, as per the report which comprised an in-depth analysis of …

Odisha: DSP and relative killed in fatal road mishap
1 month, 1 week ago

Odisha: DSP and relative killed in fatal road mishap

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: A devastating road accident claimed the lives of two individuals in Odisha’s Jajpur district on Sunday, raising concerns over road safety in the region. Many have called for greater road safety measures to prevent further accidents in the area, as concerns over speeding and insufficient traffic control have long been raised. The loss of DSP Balaram Nayak and his …

National Highways account for 36% road accident deaths in Uttar Pradesh
1 month, 1 week ago

National Highways account for 36% road accident deaths in Uttar Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh continues to witness a staggering toll of road fatalities, with highways proving to be the deadliest zones, particularly for two-wheeler riders, who account for nearly one-third of the total deaths. According to the transport department’s latest road accident data presented in a meeting of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety here on February 5, close to 24,000 …

Youth urged to take the lead in following road safety rules
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Youth urged to take the lead in following road safety rules

The Hindu  

Youth play an important role in the development of the country, and therefore should take the lead in following road safety rules and set an example for others, NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha said. Flagging off a walkathon along with Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra and other officials from the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium in Vijayawada on Tuesday, …

Take prompt measures to curb accidents on Mum-A’bad highway: Palghar SP to NHAI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Take prompt measures to curb accidents on Mum-A’bad highway: Palghar SP to NHAI

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Alarmed by the high rate of accidents on the Palghar stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, the Palghar superintendent of police Balasaheb Patil has written to the National Highway Authority of India to put up crash barriers and take several other corrective steps on the highway. Eighty-six kilometres of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway pass through the jurisdiction of the Talasari, Kasa …

Union Minister drives road safety awareness in Guntur
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Minister drives road safety awareness in Guntur

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar participated as chief guest in the National Road Safety Month 2025 event organised by the Guntur District Transport Department on Wednesday. As part of the awareness campaign, Mr. Chandra Sekhar participated in a road safety rally along with fellow public representatives. Following the road safety programme, Mr. Chandra …

NTR district Collector urges people to use roads responsibly
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NTR district Collector urges people to use roads responsibly

The Hindu  

The process of identifying black spots in NTR district is under way and measures will be taken on a war-footing to have them eliminated, Collector G. Lakshmisha has said. Participating in a programme organised by the Krishna District Lorry Owners’ Association and District Transport Department in Vijayawada on Tuesday, as part of the 36th National Road Safety Month being observed …

Rights panel issues directives to tackle road safety concerns
2 months ago

Rights panel issues directives to tackle road safety concerns

The Hindu  

In the wake of the rising road accidents and safety violations, the Kerala State Human Rights Commission has directed the State Chief Secretary to take immediate measures to address road safety issues. Judicial member K. Baijunath recently issued a detailed 20-point directive aimed at improving road safety measures across the State. The directives emphasise the timely completion of road maintenance …

Public role crucial to prevent road accidents, says DTC
2 months, 1 week ago

Public role crucial to prevent road accidents, says DTC

The Hindu  

The Deputy Transport Commissioner, NTR district, A. Mohan has emphasised the need for public participation in prevention of road accidents. Addressing a press conference on January 17 at his office here, Mr. Mohan explained in detail the various initiatives that would be organised across the district till February 15 under the supervision of the District Transport Department to raise awareness …

Gadkari Wants Strict Penalty for Faulty Roads
2 months, 1 week ago

Gadkari Wants Strict Penalty for Faulty Roads

Deccan Chronicle  

As the road accidents are on the rise, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday talked tough on road makers, saying that faulty road construction should be made a non bailable offence and road contractors and engineers should be held responsible for accidents and sent to prison.Addressing an event organised by industry body CII, Gadkari further said …

Faulty road construction should be made non-bailable offence: Transport minister Gadkari
2 months, 1 week ago

Faulty road construction should be made non-bailable offence: Transport minister Gadkari

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said faulty road construction should be made a non-bailable offence and road contractors and engineers should be held responsible for accidents and punished. "Faulty road construction should be a non-bailable offence and road contractors, concessionaires and engineers should be held responsible for accidents and sent to prison," he …

India’s Good Samaritan Law: Bridging the Gap Between Help and Hesitation
2 months, 1 week ago

India’s Good Samaritan Law: Bridging the Gap Between Help and Hesitation

Firstpost  

It is the responsibility of every citizen to help road crash victims India witnessed a shockingly high road crash toll in 2023, with one person dying every three minutes. While these alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for safer roads and responsible behaviour, the Good Samaritan Law emerges as a beacon of hope, encouraging timely assistance to road crash victims …

Lawyer raises alarm over fatal accidents in Govandi’s Shivaji Nagar junction
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lawyer raises alarm over fatal accidents in Govandi’s Shivaji Nagar junction

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A lawyer has brought the spotlight onto the perilous conditions at the Shivaji Nagar signal intersection in Govandi, citing numerous preventable fatalities due to poor traffic management. A lawyer has brought the spotlight onto the perilous conditions at the Shivaji Nagar signal intersection in Govandi Among the victims were a nine-year-old boy who lost his life in October 2024, …

Gadkari says highways to be made safer via emergency braking, driver drowsiness alert, electronic stability controls
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gadkari says highways to be made safer via emergency braking, driver drowsiness alert, electronic stability controls

Live Mint  

Concerned about the rise in accidents on the highways, the ministry of road transport and highways has proposed to make the installation of safety devices mandatory for all heavy vehicles. Minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has said that MoRTH will soon finalise a draft notification for mandatory installation of Electronic Stability Control System, Emergency Braking System, and …

Road safety: Gadkari urges CM to help him save lives
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Road safety: Gadkari urges CM to help him save lives

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : In a bid to curb road fatalities and propagate the cause of safer roads for all, the Centre has urged the state government to observe the National Road Safety Month from January 1 to 31. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has requested Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to convene a meeting of all the …

IIT Madras and Odisha government collaborate for road safety innovations
3 months ago

IIT Madras and Odisha government collaborate for road safety innovations

India Today  

IIT Madras’ RBG Labs has joined hands with the Government of Odisha to implement a data-driven, evidence-based approach to improving road safety in the state. Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce and Transport, highlighted the importance of this collaboration, stating, “This partnership with IIT Madras aligns with our vision of a safer Odisha by leveraging real-time data and modern technology …

Over 4.5 lakh accidents occur in the country annually, says expert
3 months ago

Over 4.5 lakh accidents occur in the country annually, says expert

The Hindu  

GITAM Deemed to be University hosted a road safety awareness programme here on Tuesday, highlighting the alarming statistics and preventive measures related to road accidents. Dr. K. Anil Kumar, Coordinator of the KGH Traumatic Brain Injury Pilot Project, and Dr. Mohan Maharaj, Head of Emergency and Critical Care at Medicover Hospitals, delivered a session aimed at sensitising students about road …

Car ratings are crucial, but always follow these 6 rules to be safe on road
3 months ago

Car ratings are crucial, but always follow these 6 rules to be safe on road

India Today  

In the past few months, several fatal road accidents have occurred across India that have, in a way, shaken everyone due to their gruesome nature and extent of damage. Every car sold in India complies with the official vehicle safety norms put in place by the government. Now, we also have our own car assessment program, called Bharat New Car …

Ways to make our roads accident free
3 months ago

Ways to make our roads accident free

Hindustan Times  

The tragic incident in Bengaluru, where a container truck lost balance and fell atop a car, crushing it and killing its occupants highlight three reasons why India has among the most unsafe roads in the world. The second is the complete flouting of rules by most commercial traffic — trucks ply on roads they are not meant to ply on, …

Horrific Bengaluru accident that killed CEO, his family in Volvo sparks debate on road safety
3 months ago

Horrific Bengaluru accident that killed CEO, his family in Volvo sparks debate on road safety

Hindustan Times  

A devastating road accident near Bengaluru that claimed the lives of six members of a family on Saturday has sparked a debate on whether cars made to be safe are effective on unsafe roads. Raging debate on social media {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The accident has sparked a conversation on social media about road safety, with many users pointing out …

Horrific Bengaluru accident that killed CEO, his family in Volvo sparks debate on road safety
3 months ago

Horrific Bengaluru accident that killed CEO, his family in Volvo sparks debate on road safety

Hindustan Times  

A devastating road accident near Bengaluru that claimed the lives of six members of a family on Saturday has sparked a debate on whether cars made to be safe are effective on unsafe roads. Raging debate on social media The accident has sparked a conversation on social media about road safety, with many users pointing out that even the safest …

Fix glitches, instil safe road culture early
3 months, 1 week ago

Fix glitches, instil safe road culture early

New Indian Express  

Road accidents in Kerala are continuing to claim lives at an alarming rate. At the same time, the state has the highest share of the elderly falling victim to road accidents in the country. To put the onus of responsible driving on bus owners, the motor vehicles department has come up with measures that include suspending for six months the …

Rising road accident deaths in Kerala: Police, Motor Vehicles department to launch special traffic enforcement drive
3 months, 1 week ago

Rising road accident deaths in Kerala: Police, Motor Vehicles department to launch special traffic enforcement drive

The Hindu  

Given the mounting public concern about the rising number of road accident fatalities in Kerala, the State police, in conjunction with the State Motor Vehicles department, is set to commence an intense traffic enforcement drive starting Monday. Leading accident causes Mr. Abraham said alcohol-impaired driving, motorists’ negligence, sleep distraction, speeding, use of mobile phones, haphazard overnight parking on roadsides, and …

Nitin Gadkari names 4 Indian states with highest number of road accidents
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitin Gadkari names 4 Indian states with highest number of road accidents

Hindustan Times  

Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari recently revealed top 4 states in India with the highest number of road accidents. Speaking during the Parliament winter session on Friday, Gadkari said that 1,78,000 lives are claimed by road accidents every year and 60 per cent of the victims are in the age group of 18-34 years. Gadkari revealed the …

Around 60% road accident victims in 18-34 age group: Minister Nitin Gadkari
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Around 60% road accident victims in 18-34 age group: Minister Nitin Gadkari

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that he hides his face over the number of road accidents in India during international conferences. He lamented that road accidents claim 1.78 lakh lives annually with around 60% of those dying being in the prime age group of 18-34 years. On Wednesday, in the Rajya Sabha, …

Centre spent over ₹40,000 crore on NH works in A.P. during last six years
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre spent over ₹40,000 crore on NH works in A.P. during last six years

The Hindu  

The Central government spent over ₹40,983 crore for the development and maintenance of National Highways, including rectification of black spots on roads, while ₹41,907 crore was allocated for the same, in Andhra Pradesh during the last six years, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. He was responding to the questions …

Nitin Gadkari on road accidents in India: 'I try to hide my face in meetings abroad'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitin Gadkari on road accidents in India: 'I try to hide my face in meetings abroad'

Hindustan Times  

Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that road accidents in India have increased and that human behaviour must change for things to improve. Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Gadkari said road accidents claim 1.78 lakh lives annually …

60% of road accident deaths in 18-34 age group: Gadkari
3 months, 2 weeks ago

60% of road accident deaths in 18-34 age group: Gadkari

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As many as 1.78 lakh people are killed in road accidents annually in the country and 60 per cent of the victims are in the age group of 18-34 years, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. "One unfortunate fact is that of the 1.78 lakh people dying in road accidents, 60 …

Nitin Gadkari's frank admission: I hide my face during global meets on accidents
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitin Gadkari's frank admission: I hide my face during global meets on accidents

India Today  

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari made a candid admission on Thursday, revealing his discomfort when representing India at international forums discussing road safety. “When I attend international conferences on road accidents, I try to hide my face,” Gadkari said during a debate in the Lok Sabha, acknowledging the grim reality of rising road accident fatalities in the …

Gadkari admits to a surge in road accident cases in the country despite his commitment to curb them
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gadkari admits to a surge in road accident cases in the country despite his commitment to curb them

New Indian Express  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday admitted that there is a surge in road accidents in the country. When I go to attend international conferences where there is a discussion on road accidents, I tried to hide my face," Gadkari said during a discussion on road safety in the Lok Sabha. Gadkari disclosed that road accidents claim 1.78 lakh lives …

Heavy transport vehicles involved in almost one fatal accident every two days in Delhi
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy transport vehicles involved in almost one fatal accident every two days in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Trucks are allowed into the Capital between 11pm and 7am. Heavy transport vehicles, such as trucks, trailers and containers, have been involved in almost one fatal road accident every other day till November this year, according to Delhi Traffic Police data. Hot spots Roads falling under the Nangloi, Samaypur Badli, Narela, Sarita Vihar and Shalimar Bagh traffic circles …

People neither have respect nor fear of law: Gadkari in LS on deaths in road accidents
3 months, 3 weeks ago

People neither have respect nor fear of law: Gadkari in LS on deaths in road accidents

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that despite the government's continuous efforts to reduce deaths in road accidents, the casualties have been on the rise as people neither have respect nor fear of the law. The minister said there are four factors which can help reduce road accidents--road engineering, automobile engineering, enforcement of law and education …

10 things about India’s road safety figures as Gadkari flags 172,000 deaths in 2023
3 months, 3 weeks ago

10 things about India’s road safety figures as Gadkari flags 172,000 deaths in 2023

Firstpost  

India saw a spike in the number of road accidents and fatalities in 2023 as compared to the previous year. Addressing an event on Road safety in Uttar Pradesh’s capital city Lucknow, Gadkari, on Saturday shared more shocking numbers related to accidents in India in 2023 10 things about India’s road safety figures 1 - Of the total road accident …

1,51,997 road accidents on National Highways in 2022: Nitin Gadkari to LS
4 months ago

1,51,997 road accidents on National Highways in 2022: Nitin Gadkari to LS

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The number of road accidents on national highways has risen from 1,44,221 in 2018 to 1,51,997 in 2022, Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Gadkari said the government annually publishes ‘Road Accidents in India’ based on data received from police departments of states/ UTs Gadkari, who was responding to …

1,51,997 road accidents on National Highways in 2022: Nitin Gadkari to LS
4 months ago

1,51,997 road accidents on National Highways in 2022: Nitin Gadkari to LS

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The number of road accidents on national highways has risen from 1,44,221 in 2018 to 1,51,997 in 2022, Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Gadkari said the government annually publishes ‘Road Accidents in India’ based on data received from police departments of states/ UTs {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Gadkari, …

Haryana sees 278 less road fatalities in first 10 months
4 months ago

Haryana sees 278 less road fatalities in first 10 months

Hindustan Times  

The Haryana Police on Friday said that from January to October this year, the state recorded a dip in road accidents and fatalities in comparison to the corresponding period last year. Attributing the decline in road crashes and deaths to awareness campaigns, the police said that there has been a decrease of 662 road accidents and 278 deaths in road …

Road accidents, fatalities, double in Bengaluru in four years
4 months, 1 week ago

Road accidents, fatalities, double in Bengaluru in four years

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: “The number of road accidents and deaths due to them has doubled in four years in Bengaluru. One of the major causes for road accidents is over-speeding,” said Additional Director General of Police and Commissioner for Traffic and Road Safety KV Sharath Chandra. Sharath Chandra said Bengaluru tops Karnataka with the highest number of road accidents, injuries and fatalities, …

Mridul Bhasin: “There’s an urgent need to address road safety in India”
4 months, 1 week ago

Mridul Bhasin: “There’s an urgent need to address road safety in India”

Hindustan Times  

Can we begin with Durva Bhasin, your daughter, in whose memory you have dedicated the NGO, Muskaan? Muskaan Foundation for Road Safety started three days later. Durva Bhasin I remember your statement that a once-in-20-years disaster like a flood receives more attention than road safety, which kills a significant number of people each year. Several factors contribute to this crisis, …

Mint Primer: What makes Indian roads the deadliest?
4 months, 1 week ago

Mint Primer: What makes Indian roads the deadliest?

Live Mint  

A road accident in Dehradun early on Tuesday last week killed six and left one critically injured. In 2022, road accidents killed nearly 170,000 people in India, while 423,158 were injured. India accounts for nearly 14% of global deaths due to road accidents. Over-speeding and careless driving, like in the Dehradun case, accounted for over 87% of the road crashes …

Odisha: Three killed, 13 injured in separate road accidents
4 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: Three killed, 13 injured in separate road accidents

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Three people lost their lives and more than 13 sustained severe injuries in separate road accidents across Odisha on Sunday, raising concerns over the rising number of road mishap fatalities in the state. In the first incident, Mahendra Jena, a fish vendor, was tragically killed when a speeding truck ran over him in Paradip’s Atharbanki. Outraged by the incident, …

'Safety must get highest priority while constructing roads': Nitin Gadkari on rising road accidents
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Safety must get highest priority while constructing roads': Nitin Gadkari on rising road accidents

India TV News  

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday drew attention to the rising number of road accidents and consequent deaths, and stressed on giving safety the highest priority while constructing pathways in the country. Gadkari said if anyone dies in an accident due to road engineering fault in the future, then he will be guilty for it. …

Traffic Awareness Drive Launched in Gautam Budh Nagar: Focuses on Education and Enforcement
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Traffic Awareness Drive Launched in Gautam Budh Nagar: Focuses on Education and Enforcement

Hindustan Times  

The Gautam Budh Nagar police have launched a month-long traffic awareness drive to raise public awareness on road safety and reduce road accidents. The campaign focuses on traffic awareness, enforcement of regulations, and community involvement through traffic volunteers and traffic angels. The drive aims to ensure strict enforcement of traffic rules while educating the public on road safety. The program …

Pedestrians Most Vulnerable to Road Accidents in 2023: Delhi Police Report
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Pedestrians Most Vulnerable to Road Accidents in 2023: Delhi Police Report

Hindustan Times  

Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable group in road crashes in Delhi, accounting for 43% of the victims, followed by two-wheelers at 38%. The number of deaths in road crashes decreased by 0.55% from 1,264 in 2022 to 1,257 in 2023, but there has been an increase in the number of prosecutions from 4,38,052 in 2022 to 6,39,097 in 2023.

Noida traffic police to launch anti-pollution drive in November
5 months ago

Noida traffic police to launch anti-pollution drive in November

Hindustan Times  

Noida: The Noida traffic police will launch a drive in November to penalise vehicles causing pollution in the Gautam Budh Nagar district in compliance with the Graded Response Action Plan, officers said on Friday, adding that a “road safety month” will be parallelly observed spreading awareness to curb road accidents. According to the Noida transport department, there are approximately 180,000 …

Road Safety Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action
5 months ago

Road Safety Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Times of India  

Road safety in India is a pressing issue with over 1.7 lakh lives lost in 2023. The lack of sustained public awareness and enforcement of road safety practices has contributed to this crisis. The government must act now to restore public safety messaging to its former prominence and implement a comprehensive road safety campaign. This campaign should focus on life-saving …

Lack of audits, financial leakages threaten road safety
6 months, 1 week ago

Lack of audits, financial leakages threaten road safety

New Indian Express  

In a surprisingly candid admission at a business conclave, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said India witnesses more than 1.5 lakh deaths every year in 5 lakh road accidents, which also injure 3 lakh people. Gadkari was echoing IIT Delhi’s recently released road safety report that points out accidents are now the 13th leading cause of death …

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