Gadkari Sets Road Safety Target: Cut Fatalities by Half by 2030

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari today outlined a new road safety strategy aimed at halving the number of fatalities on Indian roads by 2030. The announcement came as part of the government's broader effort to improve traffic safety and reduce the high toll of road accidents across the country. Gadkari emphasized that achieving the target would require a combination of stricter enforcement, better road infrastructure, and public awareness campaigns. The minister also called on state governments to align their policies with the national roadmap and to implement measures such as speed control and seat belt usage. While the exact roadmap details were not disclosed, the statement underscored the government's commitment to making roads safer for all users.