The government has received the prestigious Prince Michael Decade of Action Road Safety Award, the foremost recognition in the sector, for its commitment to improving vehicle safety standards over the last decade.
This award highlights significant progress, including the launch of a new car safety assessment program and the requirement for anti-lock braking systems (ABS) in all newly manufactured two-wheelers.
India received this recognition alongside Morocco, which was acknowledged for its efforts in promoting road safety. The awards were conferred during the 4th Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech, where leaders from multiple countries gathered to develop strategies aimed at halving global road fatalities by 2030.
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Ajay Tamta, accepted the award from Etienne Krug of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
