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  • India's road safety project funded by UNRSF targets Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam to reduce fatalities.
  • India faces ~1.68 lakh road fatalities annually, with 18-45 year olds and two-wheelers most affected; over-speeding is a major cause.
  • Government initiatives include the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019, National Road Safety Strategy 2018-2030, and the IRAD database.

In Summary

  • Project:  Sustainable Financing for Road Safety in India: A Collaborative Approach
  • Funding: UN Road Safety Fund (refer box).
  • Technical support: WHO, UNICEF, and the UNESCAP.
  • States: Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam.
  • Focus Area: Building national and sub-national capacities for the effective implementation of road safety action plans.
    • On reducing road fatalities and serious injuries that lead to disabilities.

Road Safety Scenario in India (As per the latest Road Accidents in India data (MoRTH))

  • ~1.68 lakh fatalities were reported in 2022-23.
  • Majority of victims: 18-45 years age group.
  • Largest share: Two-wheelers 
  • Leading cause: Over-speeding.
  • India loses around 3% of GDP annually due to road crashes.

Road Safety Initiatives by the Government

  • Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019: enhancing governance, accountability, and penalties for traffic violations.
  • National Road Safety Strategy 2018-2030: Sets a framework targeting a 50% reduction in road fatalities by 2030.
  • Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD): A unified crash data management system, launched by MoRTH and MHA.
  • State Support Programme for Strengthening Road Safety: A centrally sponsored 6-year programme implemented in 14 high-fatalities states backed by ₹7,270 crore from the World Bank, ADB, and the Government of India.

About the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF)

  • Established  in 2018 to mobilise financing for road safety in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Supports  evidence-based policy, legislation, and capacity-building projects.
  • Works with governments, civil society, and private sector partners.

Other Global effort: Declaration of Marrakesh

  • Adopted at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (2025).
  • Calls for political commitment, sustainable financing, and safe-system approach.
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Safe-system approach

A road safety philosophy that acknowledges human fallibility and aims to create a road transport system that is forgiving of errors. It focuses on designing safer roads, vehicles, and speeds to minimize the severity of crashes.

Declaration of Marrakesh

A declaration adopted at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, calling for strong political commitment, sustainable financing, and the adoption of a 'safe-system approach' to reduce road crashes and fatalities.

State Support Programme for Strengthening Road Safety

A centrally sponsored program in India implemented in high-fatality states to bolster road safety measures. It is supported by funding from international financial institutions like the World Bank and ADB, as well as the Government of India.

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