Gadkari Unveils V2V Tech: Indian Drivers to Communicate Like Pilots, Reduce Accidents

• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced plans to introduce vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology in India.
• V2V tech allows real-time information exchange between vehicles, alerting drivers to speed, position, and braking patterns.
• A joint task force with the Department of Telecommunications is advancing the initiative, with spectrum allocation approved.
• India faces 500,000 road accidents annually, causing 180,000 deaths, with 66% of victims aged 18-34.
• Government plans 61 amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act to enhance road safety, simplify laws, and improve citizen services.

Why It Matters: India to implement V2V communication technology to significantly reduce road accidents and enhance driver safety.