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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Nearly 27,000 people died in national highway road accidents during Jan-June 2025, says Gadkari
As many as 26,770 people died in road accidents on the national highways across India in the first six months (January-June) of 2025. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Wednesday has informed the Rajya Sabha that as many as 52,609 fatal accidents took place in 2024 on the national highways across the country. The union minister informed the Parliament that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has installed the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) on high traffic density national highways and national expressways such as Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Trans-Haryana, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Delhi Mumbai Expressway, etc. "ATMS has provisions for various electronic enforcement devices which help in speedy identification of incidents on highway stretches and effectively monitor highways, thereby improving the response time of the on-site assistance," he said. Also check these Vehicles Find more Cars Harley-Davidson Road Glide 1923 cc 1923 cc 16.66 kmpl 16.66 kmpl ₹ 42.30 Lakhs Compare View Offers Harley-Davidson Road Glide [2024] 1868.0 cc 1868.0 cc 16.3 kmpl 16.3 kmpl ₹ 41.79 Lakhs Compare View Offers Indian Roadmaster 1890 cc 1890 cc 20 kmpl 20 kmpl ₹ 43.49 - 46.77 Lakhs Compare View Offers Indian Chieftain Limited 1890 cc 1890 cc 20.0 kmpl 20.0 kmpl ₹ 34.26 - 34.40 Lakhs Compare View Offers Indian Pursuit Dark Horse 1768 cc 1768 cc 14 kmpl 14 kmpl ₹ 43.19 Lakhs Compare View Offers Honda Gold Wing 1833 cc 1833 cc 14 kmpl 14 kmpl ₹ 39.20 - 39.90 Lakhs Compare View Offers Gadkari also said that in new projects on the high-density and high-speed corridors of NHAI, installation of ATMS is generally a part of the project. Further, ATMS is also implemented as a standalone project in already constructed important corridors, he said. Responding to a separate question, the union minister said that road safety audit has been conducted for 112,561 km of national highways during the last three years. Road accidents are a major public health concern in India, with more than 450,000 reported accidents responsible for over 150,000 deaths in 2022. Every year, the country witnesses lakhs of road accidents, which result in the deaths of many people, while leaving a larger number of people wounded and often critically handicapped as well. Two-wheelers are often the most involved vehicles in fatal road accidents. Some of the key reasons behind the road accidents on national highways and national expressways include overspeeding, riding two-wheelers without helmets, etc. Pedestrians not using the proper underpasses or designated places for crossing the roads is also a major reason behind many road accidents. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date:
United News of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to receive prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award on August 1
Pune, July 23 (UNI) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has been selected for this year's Lokmanya Tilak Award, presented annually by the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Trust. The announcement was made by Trust President Rohit Tilak during a press conference here today. The award ceremony will take place on August one to commemorate the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak. The event will witness the presence of several prominent leaders, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and former Union minister Sushilkumar Shinde. The award consists of a memento, a citation and a cash prize of Rs one lakh. UNI SP SS
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Over 26K lives lost on NHs in 2025: Gadkari
National highways continue to claim more than 50,000 lives annually, with 147 people dying daily on average in the first half of 2025, Parliament was told on Wednesday. Over 26K lives lost on NHs in 2025: Gadkari Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari presented the grim statistics while responding to questions from opposition MPs, revealing that 26,770 people have died on national highways between January and June this year, according to data from the electronic detailed accident report (eDAR) portal. The figures underscore the persistent challenge of road safety despite government initiatives. In 2024, national highways recorded 52,609 fatalities, marginally down from 53,372 deaths in 2023. The numbers could rise as states and union territories continue updating the eDAR system. National highways account for 36% of all road crash fatalities in India, making them a critical focus for safety interventions. The last comprehensive 'road accidents in India' report, published for 2022, showed that of 155,781 fatal accidents that year, 55,571 (35.7%) occurred on national highways, 37,861 (24.3%) on state highways, and 62,349 (40%) on other roads. Responding to BJD MP Sasmit Patra's question on accident prevention measures, Gadkari said the government's approach focused on eliminating black spots and deploying advanced surveillance systems. Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) have been installed on high-density corridors including the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Trans-Haryana route, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, and Delhi Mumbai Expressway. Addressing concerns about monsoon-related landslide risks, Gadkari told BJP MP Sikander Kumar from Himachal Pradesh that the government was working with states to identify unstable hill slopes and develop evacuation protocols.
Economic Times
11 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Parliament Watch: India finds 7.23 MT rare earth reserves; NH build pace slows, key infra updates shared in Parliament
India holds substantial rare earth reserves, estimated at 7.23 million tonnes, primarily in coastal regions, alongside augmented resources of REE ore. Coal India has addressed a significant number of consumer grievances related to coal quality. The Dehradun-Delhi highway is slated for completion by October 2025, while a government-WEF partnership aims to enhance skills development. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The rare earth element resources estimated by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is around 7.23 million tonnes in-situ Rare Earth Elements oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 million tonnes monazite, a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths occurring in the coastal beach, red sand and inland alluvium in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra, minister Jitendra Singh informed the lower house. Around 1.29 million tonnes in-situ REO resource in hard rocks in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Additionally, Geological Survey of India (GSI) has augmented 482.6 Mt resources of REE ore at various cut-off grades in 34 exploration projects. Coal India Ltd has received 186 consumer grievances, other than that of the Comptroller and Auditor General, related to coal quality issues since July 2023, minister G Kishan Reddy said. Out of them, 171 grievances have been resolved, he informed the Lok Sabha. Resolution of these grievances is a continuous process and is as per established procedure, he Dehradun-Delhi access controlled highway with a total capital cost of `11,868.6 crore is targeted for completion by October 2025, road transport and highway minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday in response to a question in Rajya ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) is working on India Skills Accelerator initiative to close skilling gaps through inclusive upskilling and reskilling, mobilizing investment in lifelong learning, and fostering government industry collaboration, Jayant Chaudhary, minister of state (independent charge), MSDE said in response to a question in Rajya Sabha on government has constructed 10,660 km of length of national highways (NHs) during 2024-25 or 29 km per day, road transport and highway minister Nitin Gadkari said in response to a question in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. This is the second lowest pace of construction in the last five years, lowest being 28 km per day in 2022-23.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Transporters urge govt to simplify retro reflective tape purchase norms
Indore: Transporters' association has urged for simplifying the norms for fixing retro-reflective tape on commercial vehicles, alleging that the govt's plan to require reflective tape purchases exclusively from empanelled agencies will lead to a financial burden on transporters. In a letter to Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari , transporters acknowledged the necessity of reflective tape installation on commercial vehicles, but advocated for freedom in sourcing these material from any supplier of their choice. The transporters, under the impression that the purchase of reflective tapes would be allowed only from the empanelled agencies, said that no single company should be given the exclusive right to apply retro-reflective tape. Executive member of All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) and former president of Indore Truck Operators and Transport Association C L Mukati said, "We understand the importance of the retro-reflective tape, but unnecessarily complicating the norm by mandating the use of tape from only a selected company is unfair. It will also affect the interests of millions of truck operators and vehicle owners." The association said the transport department has set a deadline for July 30, 2025, for fixing the retro-reflective tape. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "There is no such norm of using the retro-reflective tape from a single agency. It can be from anywhere but not fake. It's a crucial safety feature and can significantly reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities on roadways," said Indore regional transport officer Pradeep Sharma.
