TRANSFORMING INDIA

Innovation for Viksit Bharat

Initiative Details

Project Name Uttarakhand Hams based automated driver license testing
Department/State/District Department of Road Transport
Sector Promoting livelihoods
Year 2020
Project Details

Summary

Road safety is a major public health issue in India. According to the latest data released by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) on road accidents in India during 2018, fatalities due to road accidents in India were the highest in world. As per the available data, majority of road accidents in India are caused due to Driver’s fault. Therefore, ensuring good driving behavior and skill is key to improving road safety. A comprehensive, transparent, and stringent driver license testing process goes a long way in ensuring that unskilled drivers do not drive on our roads and hence promotes safety... Read More