Highway Havoc: 41,000 Lives Lost, Safety Measures Falter
A shocking revelation has emerged regarding pedestrian and cyclist safety on India’s national highways. Official data reveals over 41,000 lives were lost between 2019 and 2022.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is actively implementing safety measures. These include the construction of underpasses and pedestrian crossings, adhering to Indian Road Congress (IRC) codes.
However, critics are raising serious concerns. Despite official claims of widespread implementation, these crucial safety provisions remain woefully inadequate on the ground in many areas.
The lack of effective enforcement and implementation casts a long shadow over the government’s commitment to road safety. This raises serious questions about the efficacy of current policies and the urgent need for more robust action. The sheer scale of fatalities demands immediate attention and a comprehensive overhaul of road safety infrastructure and enforcement across the nation. The lives of vulnerable road users hang in the balance.
