Vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems will help to reduce road accidents: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has informed the Consultative Committee of the Ministry that 30 GHz radio frequency has been allocated by the Department of Telecommunications for the development of vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems, which will help to reduce road accidents and fatalities.

The panel met under the chairmanship of Gadkari here on Thursday to address the critical issue of road safety. Harsh Malhotra and Ajay Tamta, Ministers of State for Road Transport and Highways, were also present in the meeting.

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Gadkari urged members of the committee to impress upon state authorities the importance of conducting regular MPRSC meetings in their respective districts with participation from the District Collector, Police, PWD, and other agencies concerned.

The Minister further stated that road safety considerations are being duly incorporated while finalising Detailed Project Reports (DPRs).

He directed the Regional Officers and Project Directors of MoRTH/NHAI to attend MPRSC meetings regularly and ensure suitable road safety interventions in ongoing projects.

Gadkari also informed that AI-based road safety applications would be shared with states and UTs and requested Members to submit detailed notes on their concerns and suggestions for further examination.

During the meeting, the Minister also showcased the Road Safety Anthem, which has been translated into 22 regional languages.

He requested the Members of Parliament to promote the playing of the Road Safety Anthem in regional languages in schools, public gatherings, and other public spaces.

The Union Minister motivated all officers to continue making dedicated efforts towards building safer road infrastructure across the country and reiterated the Government’s commitment to saving lives on Indian roads.