Summary:

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, spoke at the Traffic InfraTech Expo in New Delhi, emphasizing the critical need for improved road safety and modern transportation technologies. He noted that India experiences over five lakh traffic accidents each year, with more than half of the deaths occurring in the 18-36 age bracket. The economic damage from these incidents is estimated to be 3% of GDP, making road safety a top government concern.

He mentioned innovative law enforcement approaches that use AI to detect traffic offenses, as well as plans to modernize toll collection systems by experimenting with satellite technologies for greater efficiency and transparency. The government has appointed private sector specialists to work on technological solutions, organizing a committee to examine startup proposals within three months. The Minister emphasized the importance of high-quality surveillance technology, encouraging small businesses to participate in government procurements, and urging all stakeholders to collaborate in improving road safety and achieving international standards.

Source: IBEF

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