Over 37,000 Deaths on 6,358 Black Corridors on National Highways 2023-2025
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Why in news
The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry identified 6,358 'black corridors' on National Highways using AI tools and e-DAR platform data to address high fatality rates.
Background
Over 37,000 deaths were recorded on 6,409.7 km of black corridors between 2023 and 2025. Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of black corridors at 958 and 671 respectively.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TAI tools and e-DAR (Electronic Data Acquisition and Reporting) platform were used to identify high-risk road corridors.
- FactTamil Nadu has the highest number of black corridors (958) as of the 2023-2025 reporting period.
- FactTotal black corridors identified: 6,358 across 6,409.7 km of National Highways.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of Artificial Intelligence and real-time data analytics can enhance road safety infrastructure and disaster mitigation in India's highway network.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven governance: Transitioning from reactive repairs to predictive safety modeling using AI-driven risk mapping.
- Regulatory bottleneck: Delays in land acquisition and forest clearances hindering permanent structural safety improvements.
- Infrastructure disparity: Regional concentration of black corridors highlighting uneven safety standards across different states.
Keywords: Predictive Analytics · Data-driven Governance · Infrastructure Safety · Risk Mitigation · Smart Mobility
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