Tech-Enhanced Safety: Real-Time Alerts for Stray Cattle on Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launches a pilot project using telecom technology to send real-time alerts for stray cattle. Implemented on Jaipur NH corridors, the project aims to reduce accidents caused by sudden cattle movements by providing timely alerts to commuters.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has embarked on a groundbreaking pilot project to enhance road safety through real-time alerts about stray cattle. This initiative targets two National Highway corridors, namely Jaipur-Agra and Jaipur-Rewari, aiming to reduce accident rates.

Reliance Jio has upgraded its platform as part of the project, ensuring the technology can deliver nationwide alerts. Through a Memorandum of Understanding with Reliance Jio, the NHAI plans to introduce a telecom-based alert system across the highway network to curb accidents during foggy and low-visibility periods.

Safety alerts will be location-based, warning drivers approximately 10 km before high-risk areas. Flash SMS and voice alerts in Hindi will urge drivers to proceed cautiously. This pilot could eventually expand to other vulnerable zones, based on effectiveness and outcomes.

(With inputs from agencies.)