**Executive Summary**
The Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) met on January 22, 2026, to address road safety concerns. Key outcomes include the allocation of 30 GHz radio frequency for vehicle-to-vehicle communication and emphasis on multi-pronged measures to reduce road accidents and fatalities. Members of Parliament were requested to promote the Road Safety Anthem.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Road Safety Focus:**
* The meeting emphasized “Measures for Reduction in Road Accidents and Fatalities”, promoting a coordinated approach.
* Committee Members expressed concern over the high number of road accidents and fatalities.
* A comprehensive strategy involving engineering improvements, public awareness, and effective enforcement is needed.
* **Ministerial Announcements & Directives:**
* Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the allocation of 30 GHz radio frequency for vehicle-to-vehicle communication.
* Gadkari directed MoRTH/NHAI Regional Officers and Project Directors to attend MPRSC meetings and ensure road safety interventions.
* AI-based road safety applications will be shared with States and UTs.
* Hon'ble Members of Parliament were requested to promote the playing of the Road Safety Anthem.
* **Committee Discussions & Suggestions:**
* Raised issues included rectification of black spots, trauma care facilities, compensation, and coordination with State Governments.
* Concerns were voiced about irregular MPRSC meetings, poor road markings, and signage.
* Suggestions included identifying landslide-prone locations, road safety inclusion in school curricula, a Centre for Road Safety, and trauma centers in each district.
* **Additional Information:**
* Road safety considerations are being incorporated into Detailed Project Reports (DPRs).
* The Road Safety Anthem has been translated into 22 regional languages.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) / NHAI**
* **Impact:** Required to incorporate road safety considerations into DPRs and ensure Regional Officers and Project Directors attend MPRSC meetings.
* **Action Required:** Implement directives from the Union Minister and address concerns raised by the Committee.
**State Governments / Union Territories (UTs)**
* **Impact:** To receive and implement AI-based road safety applications. Collaboration with MoRTH/NHAI on road safety measures.
* **Action Required:** Implement AI based road safety applications and coordinate with state governments.
**Members of Parliament**
* **Impact:** Expected to promote the Road Safety Anthem in their respective constituencies and submit notes on their concerns and suggestions.
* **Action Required:** Promote the Road Safety Anthem. Submit detailed notes on concerns and suggestions. Conduct MPRSC meetings in their respective districts with participation from the District Collector, Police, PWD, and other concerned agencies.
**District Collector, Police, PWD, and other concerned agencies**
* **Impact:** They should have active participation in MPRSC meetings in their respective districts.
* **Action Required:** Attend MPRSC meetings.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH): The primary government entity responsible for road transport and highways, and the organizing body of the Consultative Committee meeting.
Consultative Committee of MoRTH: A committee that met to discuss and emphasize measures for reduction in road accidents and fatalities.
Members of Parliament Road Safety Committee (MPRSC): A committee focused on road safety at the district level, with concerns raised about its irregular conduct.
Department of Telecommunications: Allocated 30 GHz radio frequency for vehicle-to-vehicle communication to reduce road accidents.
Nitin Gadkari: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, and chair of the Consultative Committee.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Informs Allocation
of 30 GHz Radio Frequency for Vehicle-to-Vehicle
Communication to Reduce Road Accidents
Consultative Committee of MoRTH Emphasizes Multi-
Pronged Measures to Reduce Road Accidents and Fatalities
प्रव तथ: 23 JAN 2026 5:36PM by PIB Delhi
Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) met under the
chairmanship of Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari to address critical
issue of road safety. Shri Harsh Malhotra and Shri Ajay Tamta, Ministers of State for Road Transport &
Highways, were also present.The meet emphasizing focused on “Measures for Reduction in Road Accidents and Fatalities”,
emphasizing a multi-pronged and coordinated approach to curb road accidents and save lives. The
Chairman, NHAI, briefed the Committee on the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and
reduce accidents on National Highways.
This was followed by a detailed presentation by the Additional Secretary (Transport), outlining key
initiatives under the four pillars of road safety—Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency
Care. The presentation highlighted achievements so far, existing challenges, and the need to strengthen
current measures while introducing new road safety interventions. The Secretary, RT&H, also apprised the
Committee about the development of AI-enabled road safety technologies in collaboration with IIT
Kanpur.While appreciating the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry, the Committee Members expressed concern
over the persistently high number of road accidents and fatalities across the country. They emphasized the
need for a comprehensive strategy involving engineering improvements, enhanced public awareness, and
effective enforcement mechanisms.
Members raised key issues relating to rectification of black spots, widening of select National Highway
stretches, availability of trauma care facilities along highways, enhancement of compensation for road
accident victims, road maintenance and repairs, and coordination with State Governments for State
Highways. Concerns were also expressed over the irregular conduct of Members of Parliament Road
Safety Committee (MPRSC) meetings at the district level, absence of proper road markings, and poor
quality of signages and reflectors. It was suggested that landslide-prone locations be identified on the lines
of black spots and appropriate corrective measures be undertaken. Other suggestions included inclusion of
road safety in school curricula, establishment of a Centre for Road Safety, and setting up at least one
trauma centre in each district.
Responding to the concerns, Shri Nitin Gadkari informed the Committee that 30 GHz radio frequency has
been allocated by the Department of Telecommunications for the development of vehicle-to-vehicle
communication systems, which will help reduce road accidents and fatalities. He urged Members to
impress upon State authorities the importance of conducting regular MPRSC meetings in their respective
districts with participation from the District Collector, Police, PWD, and other concerned agencies.Minister further stated that road safety considerations are being duly incorporated while finalising
Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). He directed the Regional Officers and Project Directors of
MoRTH/NHAI to attend MPRSC meetings regularly and ensure suitable road safety interventions in
ongoing projects. He also informed that AI-based road safety applications would be shared with States and
UTs and requested Members to submit detailed notes on their concerns and suggestions for further
examination.
During the meeting, the Minister also showcased the Road Safety Anthem, which has been translated into
22 regional languages. He requested the Hon’ble Members of Parliament to promote the playing of the
Road Safety Anthem in regional languages in schools, public gatherings, and other public spaces.
Union Minister motivated all officers to continue making dedicated efforts towards building safer road
infrastructure across the country and reiterated the Government’s commitment to saving lives on Indian
roads.
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