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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
IIT Madras launches data-driven road safety push in 100 high-risk districts
CHENNAI: The Centre of Excellence for (CoERS) at has launched a programme to tackle road crashes in 100 accident-prone districts in 17 states. Supported by the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH), the initiative aims at delivering district-specific, evidence-based solutions under a structured 5E framework—engineering, enforcement, education, emergency care and empathy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The programme was launched at an alignment session held in New Delhi on May 20 with participation from central and state govt officials, district representatives and road safety experts. According to official data, India recorded more than 4.6 lakh road accidents annually. While human error remains a primary cause, localised issues such as poor road design, inadequate enforcement and delayed emergency response also contribute significantly. The DDHI (Data-Driven Hyperlocal Intervention) programme aims at addressing these granular challenges. Unlike top-down national programmes, DDHI adopts a bottom-up approach, empowering (DRSCs) to develop and implement their own strategies based on data from the e-Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) and powered by the . Districts will use tools developed by CoERS such as the Sanjaya Dashboard for crash visualisation, Field Perception Survey (FPS) for hotspot mapping and Trauma Care Preparedness Level (TPL) app to assess emergency care infrastructure. Speaking at the event, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said, 'Real change happens when data empowers district authorities to act on accident spots.' MoRTH secretary V Umashankar said, 'Each accident has a story best understood at the local level. With actionable data, we can reduce preventable fatalities.' CoERS head Prof Venkatesh Balasubramanian said, 'Through this initiative, we aim to empower district leadership with practical tools and capacity-building support that integrate human factors and data driven interventions to deliver measurable improvements in road safety outcomes.". Periodic audits and measurable assessments will track effectiveness. Learnings from the programme will be documented for replication in other districts, creating a national repository of best practices.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Goa unveils tech-driven Road Safety Policy for 2025
Traffic passes an automated speed camera outside Beacon Hill Middle School in Decatur, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy) Panaji: State govt has unveiled a technology-led Road Safety Policy, 2025, to overhaul every facet of Goa's transport and road safety framework — by harnessing AI-powered surveillance and data-driven engineering reforms among other tools. According to the policy, an AI-Based Traffic Management System will detect and document traffic violations such as speeding, helmetless riding, seatbelt non-compliance, and jumping red lights. The system will also identify end-of-life vehicles, expired insurance policies, and stolen vehicles. The system will be created on the public-private partnership model to enable real-time implementation by integrating traffic information with law enforcement data. To tighten control over driver licensing and vehicle fitness rules, the policy mandates the establishment of at least one automated testing station in every district, and at least one Institute of Driving Training and Research or Regional Driving Training Centre in the state. These centres will be set up under the public-private partnership model. Goa will fully sync the Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD) with the e-Detailed Accident Report system. These platforms allow the collection and cross-analysis of crash data from police, transport, highway, and health departments. Training and sensitisation programmes will be conducted across departments, particularly for high-risk zones and black spots. Based on the data from iRAD and traffic police reports, accident hotspots will be targeted for redesigns, including speed-curbing measures, improved lighting, pedestrian walkways, and better signage. A dedicated 'lead agency for road safety' will bring under one umbrella all the major stakeholders, including traffic police, the transport department, the PWD, and the health department. District and state road safety councils will convene regular reviews to track the implementation, plug enforcement gaps, and make data-backed course corrections. Strict enforcement is set to become the norm, with 100% saturation set for high-security registration plates, vehicle location tracking devices, and speed governors on all transport vehicles. Non-compliance will result in licence suspension, insurance issues, and potential criminal liability. All fitness renewals will be tethered to these safety parameters. Recognising that infrastructure alone cannot end road fatalities, the policy includes mass awareness and behavioural training campaigns. The TRUST (Traffic Rules Understanding and Safety Training) programme will be scaled up to re-train drivers with suspended licences. Road safety education will also be taken to schools, colleges, and workplaces, evoking a culture of compliance rather than mere legal obligation. An analysis of accidents in 2024 by the traffic cell of Goa police has revealed that straight roads account for over 81% of the accidents in the state. Around 73% of the persons who died in road accidents were two-wheeler riders. A total of 207 motorcyclists lost their lives in road accidents that year. A senior police officer said that 97.5% of the accidents occurred due to rash and negligent driving, and 34.4% occurred on national highways.
