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Maharashtra earmarks Rs 250 crore for new traffic system to curb road accidents
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🗓 31 Aug 2026, 11:02 PM
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The state government will spend Rs 250 crore on an integrated traffic management system, Transport Minister Sarnaik said, aiming to reduce road fatalities.
The Maharashtra government announced a plan to allocate Rs 250 crore for an advanced traffic management infrastructure across the state. The initiative, detailed by Transport Minister Sarnaik, seeks to tackle the persistently high number of road accidents.
The system will combine real‑time monitoring, intelligent signalling and data‑driven enforcement tools, officials said, expecting smoother traffic flow, faster emergency response and a measurable drop in fatalities on highways and city streets.
Funding will be sourced from the state budget, with potential partnerships with technology firms. Pilot projects are slated for high‑risk corridors before a statewide rollout.
The ministry will review progress quarterly, positioning the scheme as part of the broader national road‑safety agenda.
The system will combine real‑time monitoring, intelligent signalling and data‑driven enforcement tools, officials said, expecting smoother traffic flow, faster emergency response and a measurable drop in fatalities on highways and city streets.
Funding will be sourced from the state budget, with potential partnerships with technology firms. Pilot projects are slated for high‑risk corridors before a statewide rollout.
The ministry will review progress quarterly, positioning the scheme as part of the broader national road‑safety agenda.