Tamil Nadu records 18,449 fatalities as government announces ₹500 crore Road Safety Mission
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Road safety and technological interventions in infrastructure: a relevant GS3 and Science & Technology case study.
Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government announced the Chief Minister’s Road Safety Mission with a ₹500 crore budget following reports of 18,449 fatalities in the state.
Background
MoRTH reported 4,87,707 crashes and 1,77,175 fatalities in 2024. Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of crashes (67,526) and fatalities (18,449) in the country.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTamil Nadu recorded 18,449 fatalities out of 1,77,175 total fatalities in India in 2024
- BodyMoRTH: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- S&TDDHI framework and Sanjaya portal were developed by CoERS at IIT Madras
- SchemeChief Minister’s Road Safety Mission: A ₹500 crore initiative by the Tamil Nadu government
Prelims practice question
Which institution developed the DDHI framework and Sanjaya portal for road safety?
- (a)ISRO
- (b)CoERS at IIT Madras
- (c)NITI Aayog
- (d)IIT Delhi
Show answer
Answer: (b) CoERS at IIT Madras — The note states that the DDHI framework and Sanjaya portal were developed by CoERS at IIT Madras.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of technological interventions and dedicated missions in reducing road fatalities in India. How can the DDHI framework be scaled nationally?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven governance: Utilizing the Sanjaya portal for real-time crash analytics and hotspot identification
- Infrastructure-tech nexus: Integrating DDHI framework to automate safety protocols and emergency response
- Fiscal allocation: Balancing high-capital investment in safety tech versus grassroots awareness campaigns
Keywords: Road Safety Mission · DDHI framework · Data-driven governance · Infrastructure safety · Technological intervention
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