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Chief Minister Inaugurates Two-Day National IRC Seminar on ‘Road Safety Solutions’
Several Concrete Steps Taken for Road Safety Along with Strengthening Road Network: CM
4,80,000 E-Challans Issued for Over-Speeding Vehicles
Chandigarh, 27 March 2026
Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that along with strengthening the road network in the state, several concrete steps have been taken to improve road safety. Efforts are being made to reduce road accidents through identification and improvement of accident-prone locations, modernization of traffic management systems, awareness campaigns, and the use of new technologies.
The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a two-day national seminar on the theme ‘Road Safety Solutions’, organized by the Indian Roads Congress and the Public Works Department, Haryana, in Chandigarh on Friday. Haryana’s Minister of Public Works and Public Health Engineering, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa was also present on the occasion. The programme began with the Chief Minister lighting the ceremonial lamp. He also extended greetings and best wishes on the occasions of Ram Navami and Navratri.
More than 350 experts, engineers, researchers, policymakers, and academicians, along with distinguished members of the Indian Roads Congress, are participating in the seminar. The two-day seminar will deliberate on various aspects related to road safety.
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the seminar is an important platform for preparing a roadmap for the country’s future. Here, ideas, technology, experience, and commitment will come together to move India forward toward becoming safe, strong, and developed. He said that a road is not merely a physical structure; it is the lifeline of development. It connects villages to cities, farmers to markets, youth to opportunities, and the nation to progress. However, it is also a harsh reality that while roads enable development, road accidents remain a serious concern for society.
No matter how good the rules are, they are meaningless if not followed
Expressing serious concern over road accidents, the Chief Minister said that every year, a large number of people in India fall victim to road accidents. Behind these accidents lie broken families, unfulfilled dreams, and irreparable loss to society. Therefore, road safety is not just a technical issue but also a social, human, and moral responsibility. He emphasized that public awareness regarding traffic rules is crucial. No matter how good the rules are, they are meaningless if they are not followed. Wearing helmets, fastening seat belts, and adhering to speed limits may seem like small actions, but they save lives. He stressed the need to increase awareness about road safety among students, youth, and all sections of society. He said that we must become more serious about this issue because road safety is life safety.
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ relies on modern, safe, and smart infrastructure. His visionary thinking, quick decision-making, and unwavering commitment to development have brought a transformation in the infrastructure sector across the country.
He said that today, across the country, major infrastructure projects are progressing rapidly, whether it is metro systems, freight corridors, expressways, bridges, or port development. At the same time, road safety has been given equal importance. Development is meaningful only when it is safe. With this approach, we must build roads that are not only fast but also safe, durable, and environmentally friendly.
He said that under this vision, the state government has improved 43,703 kilometres of roads over the past 11 years at a cost of ₹28,651 crore. Additionally, 2,417 kilometres of new roads have been constructed at a cost of ₹2,534 crore using modern technology. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, 2,432 kilometres of roads have been constructed at a cost of ₹1,077 crore. The government has addressed the issue of railway crossings by constructing overbridges and underpasses. Out of 759 railway crossings in the state, 592 are manned, and 167 are automatic. Over the past 11 years, 97 overbridges and underpasses have been constructed at a cost of around ₹2,000 crore. The government has approved 21 new national highways in Haryana, out of which 12 have already been completed. Over the past 11 years, 1,719 kilometres of national highways have been constructed at a cost of ₹28,582 crore, ensuring that every district in the state is now connected to the national highway network.
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that seven new driver training institutes have been started for heavy and transport vehicle drivers, taking the total number to 22. Around 3,50,000 drivers have been trained over the past 11 years. To spread awareness about road safety, National Road Safety Month is observed every year across the state.
4,80,000 E-Challans Issued for Over-Speeding Vehicles
The Chief Minister said that the government has installed 128 advanced cameras on National Highway 44 from Kundli in Sonipat to Shambhu in Ambala, monitored from a central control room in Karnal. As a result, 4,80,000 electronic challans have been issued over the past year for over-speeding vehicles. The government has also launched the Sanjaya application in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, which helps in managing road accident data and analysis to reduce accidents.
Similarly, the Haryana 112 emergency response system was launched in July 2021 and integrated with helplines 1033 and 1073. This has significantly improved emergency response efficiency. He said that this is an era of rapidly evolving technology, and we must use new technologies to prevent accidents.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the two-day seminar would involve in-depth discussions on modern technologies and that the ideas and suggestions emerging from it would provide new direction to road construction and safety efforts across the country. He also called for greater responsibility toward the environment and urged engineers and researchers to ensure that their work is not limited to theory but is implemented practically. He emphasized the need for solutions that are affordable, durable, and scalable.
Guidelines Issued for Conducting Road Safety Audits: Ranbir Gangwa
Addressing the seminar, Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that the government’s clear vision is “Safe Roads, Strong Haryana.” He said the government is not only building roads but laying the foundation for a safe and modern future. Keeping in view the importance of roads, the Chief Minister has increased the budget allocation from ₹4,830.73 crore in 2025–26 by 22 percent to ₹5,893.66 crore for 2026–27, which is a significant step.
He said that technical codes of the Indian Roads Congress have been distributed among engineers of the Public Works Department to enhance their technical knowledge and ensure quality work.
He further said that guidelines have been issued for conducting road safety audits on all state highways. To ensure the safety of school students, ₹25 crore has been allocated this year for signage and road markings in school zones. Engineers have been directed to install reflective tape on roadside poles and trees to reduce accidents.
He added that the Public Works Department maintains 30,603 kilometres of roads in Haryana. To improve visibility during fog, white lane markings are applied on approximately 3,000 to 4,000 kilometres of roads every year.
To make the state free from potholes, the “Mhari Sadak” application has been launched for the public. All roads of 12 departments have been mapped using GPS in this application. Citizens can now register complaints regarding road repairs through mobile devices, and these are being resolved in a time-bound manner by the concerned officials.
On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary Sh. A.K. Singh, Quality Assurance Authority Chairman Sh. Rajiv Arora, IRC Secretary General Sh. Rahul Gupta, Vice President Dr. D.R. Meghwal, Sh. Manoj Vastav, Chief Engineer Sh. Rajiv Yadav and several other officials and dignitaries were present.
