Every Hour, 20 People Die On Our Roads, Says Nitin Gadkari

India's road accidents soar to five lakh annually, Gadkari says 20 people die every hour

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday highlighted the country's road safety crisis, noting that around five lakh accidents are reported annually. He called for stricter norms, helmet use and safer infrastructure to reduce fatalities.

Road Accident Kills More Than War or Disease: Nitin Gadkari

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari issued a stark warning on India's road safety crisis, stating that no war or disease claims as many lives as India's roads do each year. Business News | Road Accident Kills More Than War or Disease: Nitin Gadkari.

Every Hour, 20 People Die On Our Roads, Says Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari issued a stark warning on India's road safety crisis, stating that no war or disease claims as many lives as India's roads do each year.

Highways ministry working to reduce road accident fatalities to zero: Nitin Gadkari

India aims to achieve zero road fatalities by targeting 100 high-accident districts. The government plans to halve road accidents and deaths by the year 2030. Two-wheelers and pedestrians account for the majority of road accident fatalities. Road crashes cause significant economic losses, impacting India's gross domestic product. The automobile industry has grown substantially and creates many jobs for the nation.