Centre to roll out Rs 7,270 crore scheme for road safety in 14 states

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is set to roll out a new Rs 7,270 crore road safety programme in 14 states that make up 85 per cent of the total road fatalities in the country.

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is all set to roll out a new Rs 7,270 crore State Support Programme for Strengthening Road Safety to help realise the vision of “Zero road fatalities on Indian roads.”

The centrally-sponsored six-year programme will be implemented in 14 states that are now contributing to 85 per cent of the total road fatalities in the country.