Officials review plan to achieve 'Zero Fatalities' in 7 districts by November 3
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Data-driven governance and the 4E approach: a GS3 Internal Security and infrastructure case study.
Why in news
DGP C.V. Anand and Transport Commissioner Ilambarithi reviewed a plan to achieve 'Zero Fatalities' in seven Telangana districts by November 3 using the '4E' approach.
Background
The plan identifies 48 corridors, 230 ‘Priority-1’ zones, 220 hotspots, and 183 pedestrian zones based on SafeLife Foundation data. It aims to address Telangana's 7,000 annual deaths by establishing a Road Safety Management Bureau.
Facts for Prelims
- FactSafeLife Foundation: Source of data for identifying road safety hotspots and pedestrian zones.
- FactMargadarshak portal: Digital platform for recording crashes via e-DAR to establish a Road Safety Management Bureau.
- Fact4E approach: The specific strategy adopted by Telangana to target road fatalities.
- PlaceTelangana: State implementing the 'Zero Fatalities' plan across seven districts.
Prelims practice question
Which digital platform is being used to record crashes via e-DAR to establish a Road Safety Management Bureau in Telangana?
- (a)RoadSafe Connect
- (b)Margadarshak portal
- (c)BharatPath
- (d)Suraksha Portal
Show answer
Answer: (b) Margadarshak portal — The Margadarshak portal is the digital platform for recording crashes via e-DAR to establish a Road Safety Management Bureau.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and technological measures required to achieve 'Zero Fatality' goals in Indian road infrastructure. How can data-driven governance improve road safety?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integration: Real-time crash recording via e-DAR to identify high-risk hotspots
- Institutional framework: Transitioning from reactive policing to a dedicated Road Safety Management Bureau
- Infrastructure prioritization: Targeted intervention in 'Priority-1' zones and pedestrian-heavy corridors
Keywords: Data-driven governance · Road safety management · Infrastructure prioritization · Institutional framework · Public safety
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