CM’s Road Safety Mission to be launched at ₹500 crore per annum
Tamil Nadu topped the list of States in road accidents in the country, says Sports Development Minister
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has unveiled a new initiative, the Chief Minister's Road Safety Mission, aimed at reducing road accident fatalities by allocating ₹500 crore annually. This mission, to be launched in six to eight months, will focus on implementing ANPR cameras along all State and National Highways to monitor vehicle speeds and registration numbers, similar to the successful system in Kerala.
The Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, emphasized the importance of the mission, stating it would encourage safe driving habits among motorists. Additionally, the mission includes the upgradation of 25 government hospitals and primary health centers into emergency response centers, with 25 accident-prone locations selected for monitoring and linked to enhanced medical facilities.
Ambulances equipped with doctors and life-saving equipment will also be provided. Furthermore, the Highways Department will establish a land acquisition wing to expedite the acquisition of land for projects.
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