Maharashtra Targets Road Accident Reduction With Digital Ambulance Network, Safety Audits And Trauma Care Push
Mumbai: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has directed the Transport, Police, Public Works and Health departments to work in coordination and make greater use of modern technology to reduce road accidents and fatalities in the state. Road Fatalities Decline 6% Between January And July Addressing the 13th meeting of the State Road Safety Council at Mantralaya on Tuesday, Sarnaik…
Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced plans to reduce road accidents in the state through a digital ambulance network, safety audits, and improved trauma care. On Tuesday, Sarnaik addressed the 13th meeting of the State Road Safety Council and stressed the importance of regular safety audits and prompt medical treatment during the crucial 'golden hour'.
Road fatalities dropped by 6% between January and July 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, with two-wheeler riders responsible for 60% and pedestrians for 22% of the fatalities. Sarnaik directed the Transport, Police, Public Works, and Health departments to collaborate, implement the PM-RAHAT scheme for cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh, and develop an integrated system for efficient hospital admission, police registration, and treatment approval.
He proposed linking 108 and private ambulances on a digital platform to ensure quick arrival at accident scenes, equipped with cameras and communication systems for remote monitoring by doctors. To strengthen trauma care, Sarnaik directed the creation of adequately equipped centers within every 50-kilometre radius and an air ambulance policy for expressways, coastal routes, and remote areas.
Regular road safety audits would be conducted at all stages of road planning, construction, and maintenance, with 10% of the Public Works Department's funds allocated for road safety. Eleven districts in Maharashtra will implement 'Zero Fatality District' data-driven action plans to reduce deaths.
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