Road safety efforts a failure: Transport minister Nitin Gadkari

Transport minister Nitin Gadkari expressed dismay over the high rate of road accident fatalities in India, deeming it a governmental failure. He noted that around 1.7 lakh people died in five lakh accidents, mainly aged 18-36 years. Gadkari cited the lack of respect for traffic rules as a key issue contributing to this problem.

Sep 10, 2024 - 04:00

Road safety efforts a failure: Transport minister Nitin Gadkari

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Transport minister Nitin Gadkari expressed dismay over the high rate of road accident fatalities in India, deeming it a governmental failure. He noted that around 1.7 lakh people died in five lakh accidents, mainly aged 18-36 years. Gadkari cited the lack of respect for traffic rules as a key issue contributing to this problem.