Mobile-Based Highway Safety Alerts

Mobile-Based Highway Safety Alerts NHAI Jio Partnership: Real-Time Risk Zone Warnings

Mobile-based highway safety alerts by NHAI and Reliance Jio provide real-time risk zone warnings via SMS, WhatsApp, and calls to commuters on national highways, enhancing road safety and smart travel. NHAI–Jio Tie-up to Launch Mobile-Based Safety Alerts on National Highways Introduction: What is the New Initiative The NHAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

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Electric vehicle sound alerts India

Electric Vehicle Sound Alerts India: AVAS Mandatory from October 2027

Electric vehicle sound alerts India: The government mandates AVAS in all new EVs from October 2026 to enhance pedestrian safety and align with global standards. Introduction to the New Regulation The Indian government has proposed a significant safety measure aimed at enhancing road safety for pedestrians and other road users. According to a draft notification…

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DPIIT Mercedes-Benz MoU

DPIIT & Mercedes-Benz India MoU: Boosting Manufacturing, Road Safety & Sustainability

DPIIT and Mercedes-Benz India Sign MoU to Boost Manufacturing, Road Safety, and Sustainability Introduction The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Mercedes-Benz India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing India’s manufacturing sector, road safety, and sustainability. This collaboration is expected to bring technological advancements and skill development…

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UNICEF road safety India

Odisha’s ‘Bikashita Gaon’ Scheme: A Step Towards Rural Development

UNICEF Launches National Roadmap to Enhance Child Road Safety in India The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has unveiled a National Roadmap for Child Road Safety Bikashita Gaon in India. The initiative aims to strengthen policies, improve infrastructure, and create awareness to ensure the safety of children on roads. The roadmap, developed in…

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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2024: Raising Awareness for Road Safety

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – 17 November 2024 Introduction to World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, observed on the third Sunday of November each year, serves as a global recognition for those who have lost their lives in road traffic accidents….

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Highway infrastructure transformation in India

Humsafar Policy: Transforming Highway Infrastructure in India

Humsafar Policy: Transforming India’s Highway Infrastructure Introduction to the Humsafar Policy The Government of India has recently introduced the Humsafar Policy, aimed at transforming the nation’s highway infrastructure significantly. This innovative policy focuses on promoting safety, convenience, and sustainability on the highways. With the growing number of vehicles on the roads, there is an urgent…

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Regional Transport Office functions

RTO Full Form: Functions, Importance, and Historical Context

RTO Full Form: Understanding the Role and Functions of Regional Transport Offices Introduction to RTO The Regional Transport Office (RTO) plays a crucial role in the transportation system of India. It is an administrative body under the state government responsible for the registration of vehicles and the issuance of driving licenses. The RTO ensures that…

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AI road safety NHAI IIIT Delhi

AI Road Safety: NHAI Signs MoU with IIIT Delhi | Current Affairs 2024

NHAI Signs MoU with IIIT Delhi to Enhance Road Safety Using Artificial Intelligence The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken a significant step towards enhancing road safety across the country by partnering with the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-Delhi). This collaboration aims to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to bolster road…

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Road Safety Week importance

National Road Safety Week: Ensuring Safer Roads for All

National Road Safety Week: Ensuring Safer Roads for All In a bid to promote road safety and curb the alarming rise in road accidents, National Road Safety Week is observed annually from January 11 to 17. This week-long initiative aims to raise awareness among citizens about the importance of following traffic rules and adopting safe…

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