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Belagavi DC orders zero fatality plan for road accidents
Belagavi Deputy Commissioner has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the police to continuously identify accident-prone black spots across the district and share the data with engineers for immediate…
The Story in Brief
Belagavi Deputy Commissioner has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the police to continuously identify accident-prone black spots across the district and share the data with engineers for immediate remedial measures. The directive, issued on 14 August 2026, is part of a 'Zero Fatality' plan to curb road accidents. The DC emphasised the need for coordinated action between the agencies to reduce deaths on highways and city roads. Officials have been asked to act swiftly on the identified spots, the Deccan Herald reports.
The Indian Opinion
Roads in India kill more people than many diseases, yet every district announces a 'zero fatality' plan with a press conference and little follow-up. The real test is not the slogan but whether the DC holds monthly reviews that actually name officials who miss deadlines. Black spots are known, data exists. What is missing is accountability. Watch whether NHAI posts the list publicly and whether the police update it every quarter. If the list stays internal, the plan is just another file in a drawer.
Source: deccanherald.com
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