Lok Sabha Question No. 2916 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Road Safety
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Abhishek Banerjee

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  measures  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  reduce  and prevent road accident deaths;
- (b) the  funds  disbursed  for  restructuring  and  strengthening  of  road safety in the country so far;
- (c) whether any awareness campaign is being held in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) The Ministry has formulated a multi-pronged strategy to address the issue of road safety based on Education, Engineering (both of roads and vehicles), Enforcement and Emergency Care. Accordingly, various initiatives have been taken by the Ministry as detailed below :-
- (i) Education:

The Ministry implements  a scheme  for undertaking publicity measures  and  awareness  campaigns  on  road  safety  to  create awareness among road users through the  electronic  media,  print media, NGOs etc. Observance of National Road Safety Month/Week every year for spreading awareness and strengthening road safety. A Certification Course for Road Safety Auditors has been commenced in Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE).

- (ii) Engineering (both of Roads and vehicles) Road engineering

High  priority  to  identification  and  rectification  of  black  spots (accident prone spots) on national highways. Road safety has been made an integral part of road design at planning stage. Ministry has

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2916 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  AUGUST, 2021

## ROAD SAFETY

## 2916. SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

delegated  powers  to  Regional  Officers  of  MORTH  for  technical approval  to  the  detailed  estimates  for  rectification  of  identified Road Accident black spots. Guidelines for pedestrian facilities on National  Highways  for  persons  with  disabilities  have  also  been issued to all States / UTs.

Vehicle engineering:

Safety standards for automobiles have been improved. Ministry has notified fitment of Speed Limiting devices on all transport vehicles. Scheme for setting up one model Inspection & Certification Centre in each State/UT with Central assistance for testing the fitness of vehicles through an automated system.

## (iii) Enforcement:

The recently passed motor vehicles (Amendment)  Act, 2019 provides  for  strict  enforcement  through  use  of  technology  and provides  for  strict  penalties  for  ensuring  strict  compliance  and enhancing deterrence for violation of traffic rules. Issue of Guidelines for protection of Good Samaritans and draft rules as per MV (Amendment) Act, 2019 have been published.

## (iv) Emergency care:

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 provides for a scheme for  the  cashless  treatment  of  victims  of  the  accident  during  the golden  hour.  The  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  has  made provisions  for  ambulances  at  all  toll  plazas  on  the  completed corridor of National Highways. Out of above, 297 ambulances have and been upgraded to Basic Life Support as per AIS-125 upgradation for the remaining is under process.

(b)  The  funds  released  by  the  Government  in  FY  2020-21  to  create awareness about road safety was Rs. 40.99 Crores.

(c)  &  (d)  The  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  has  notified 'Member of Parliaments' Road Safety Committee' in each district of the the chairmanship  of  Hon'ble  Member  of  Parliament  (Lok  Sabha)  from  the country to promote awareness amongst road users under district.

The Ministry implements a scheme for undertaking publicity measures and awareness campaigns on road safety to create awareness among road  users  through  the  electronic  media,  print  media,  NGOs  etc.  The Ministry also organize National Road Safety Month/Week every year for spreading awareness and strengthening road safety.

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