International Road Federation seek PM Modi’s intervention to reduce road accident fatalities
International Road Federation on Monday said it has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention in enhancing road safety measures to reduce the rising number of road fatalities in India through targeted interventions like placing two-wheeler ambulances at national and state highways and making smart helmets and two wheeler airbags mandatory.
“The International Road Federation has written to the Prime Minister expressing concern at the growing number of road accident fatalities in the country and has suggested implementing strategies aimed at raising awareness, influencing policy, and advancing road safety measures,” it said in a statement issued on Monday.
Citing the data of the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH), showing over 1,65,000 road traffic deaths in the year 2023 alone, the Federation said it accounts for roughly 11% of the global road traffic fatalities.
“This statistic speaks about the urgent need for coordinated action to save lives and reduce the social and economic impact of road accidents,” KK Kapila, president emeritus, International Road Federation (IRF) said, calling for a meaningful intervention from the highest level.
“Despite collective efforts, India remains one of the most dangerous places for road users,” he said, adding it is essential to galvanize public awareness, political will, and continuous engagement at every level of society.
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