India’s roads kill with a predictability that should shame a modern state. Day after day, lives are lost not in dramatic, singular catastrophes but in an unbroken sequence of collisions, rollovers and run-overs that barely register beyond a brief news alert.
As part of the process, an online dashboard is being created for the integration of the e-challan system with the Vahan and Sarathi apps, as well as for accident data collection. Efforts are also being made to link vehicle insurance with the e-challan system.
Despite major advancements in the road infratech sector, road congestion, safety concerns, climate resilience, and technological integration remain key challenges.
The tragic bus accident near Medina that claimed the lives of 45 Indian pilgrims from Telangana is not just an isolated incident on a foreign roadway.
“Most of the deaths in road accidents are of young people, which ruins families. This is a matter of concern for both society and the government,” he said.
The injured were admitted to the common health centre in Saraiya.
Reckless driving and congested roads are the main causes for traffic accidents in war-torn Afghanistan, according to officials.
The 2020 year saw the death of 2,511 motorcyclists and two-wheeler-riders. Of the ill-fated road accident victims, as many as 2,008 did not sports helmets.
Arun Bothra, Transport Commissioner cum Chairman, State Transport Authority, Odisha proposed the vote of thanks.
“Many road accidents take place due to human error. Besides, improvement in the construction of roads could prevent road accidents. Road safety is not just a month-long programme but is an awareness campaign that continues throughout life,” he added.
