Road Safety in India: Issues and Government Initiatives

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  • Sankar Paul Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Hooghly Mohsin College, Hooghly

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https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v54i7.38-45p

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Abstract

Road Transport is the dominant mode both in terms of share of passenger and freight carried and in terms of contribution to the national economy. Present study focuses on road traffic scenario i.e. road accidents in India and counter measures from the Government against road accidents. Total no. of registered motor vehicles in India, All the States and Union territories has increased over the years 2007 to 2016 which is an alarming sign for road accidents in India. Present study also shows that fatality rate in India, all States and UTs for road accidents have been increasing over the years. Moreover, we have seen that more road accidents take place on National Highways and on State Highways. Government of India through Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and State Governments have already implemented road safety initiatives like National Road Safety Policy, Safe Drive Save life for reducing road accidents.

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2019-07-31

How to Cite

Paul, S. (2019). Road Safety in India: Issues and Government Initiatives. The Management Accountant Journal, 54(7), 38–45. https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v54i7.38-45p

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