India's Road Mishap: The Hidden GDP Drain

India faces a major public health issue with road accidents claiming 1,88,000 lives yearly, costing 3% of its GDP. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlights poor DPRs as a root cause while introducing incentives for aiding accident victims. The government aims to reduce fatalities through strategic partnerships.

India is grappling with a severe public health concern as road accidents claim the lives of over 1,88,000 people each year, resulting in a loss of 3% of the nation's GDP, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated.

Speaking at the AMCHAM's 'Technology Interventions For Road Safety: US-India Partnership' event in New Delhi, Gadkari highlighted road accidents as a critical national issue.

Citing inadequate Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) as a major factor, he announced cash incentives to encourage bystander assistance to accident victims, as a measure to curb the growing death toll.

(With inputs from agencies.)