Telangana Govt Prioritizes Road Safety Initiatives

Quick Summary

• Telangana recorded 25,986 road accidents and 7,949 fatalities in 2024, ranking 8th nationally for accidents and 10th in fatalities.
• As of January-July this year (2025), the State has seen a decline in accident numbers compared to the previous year.
• telangana has 1.77 crore registered vehicles; annual additions of approximately 9.3 lakh vehicles contribute to traffic congestion.
• A Supreme court Committee on Road Safety, led by Chairman Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, convened a review meeting with senior officials.
• Key road safety initiatives:

– Traffic Awareness Parks for children inaugurated with plans for expansion across district headquarters.
– Proposal under review to integrate road safety modules into school curricula.
– Establishment of 57 road safety clubs and public awareness campaigns underway.
– Cashless medical treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh offered during the “golden hour” through government and insurance collaborations.
– Advanced systems like ANPR cameras installed; e-enforcement drives initiated.

• Action plan being coordinated by Police Department to address black spots on highways alongside Road Engineering teams.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The efforts by Telangana’s government reflect an acknowledgment of the dire need for proactive measures against rising traffic fatalities and congestion. The statistical drop in accidents during early months of this year is promising but needs sustained effort across sectors. Introducing Traffic Awareness Parks for children signals a focus on long-term behavioral change regarding safe driving habits from an early age.

Multi-pronged measures including cashless accident victim treatment, technology-based traffic enforcement (ANPR cameras), black spot identification programs, and education reforms promise thorough management strategies. Though,consistent implementation at grassroots levels-such as regular district committee meetings recommended by Justice Sapre-appears critical to achieving tangible outcomes.

With rapid vehicular growth leading to mounting infrastructure challenges (notably major traffic jams cited), more robust urban planning solutions may be necessary alongside short-term intervention projects already underway.

Read More: Published September 10, 2025