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India’s National Highway Death Toll Declines for First Time Since COVID-19
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🗓 03 Aug 2026, 09:38 PM
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India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced a fall in fatalities on national highways, the first decline since the pandemic began.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways released data showing a reduction in deaths on national highways for the year ending March 2024, marking the first drop since the COVID‑19 pandemic began.
Earlier reports had shown a steady rise in highway fatalities, prompting the government to intensify road safety campaigns and enforcement of speed limits.
Transport officials said the decline reflects improved traffic management and increased use of safety gear by motorists.
The data comes as part of the annual road safety review, which also highlights areas needing further attention, such as rural highway sections.
The ministry will continue monitoring trends and implementing measures to keep the decline moving forward.
Earlier reports had shown a steady rise in highway fatalities, prompting the government to intensify road safety campaigns and enforcement of speed limits.
Transport officials said the decline reflects improved traffic management and increased use of safety gear by motorists.
The data comes as part of the annual road safety review, which also highlights areas needing further attention, such as rural highway sections.
The ministry will continue monitoring trends and implementing measures to keep the decline moving forward.