Bihar Targets Zero Road Fatalities: 6 Districts Identified for Urgent Action

• Six Bihar districts (Patna, Muzaffarpur, Saran, Motihari, Gaya, Nalanda) are among 100 nationwide with high road accidents, designated 'Zero Fatality' districts.
• Transport Minister Shravan Kumar announced initiatives at a meeting in New Delhi to identify accident causes and implement safety measures.
• Extensive public awareness campaigns, including rallies and driver training, are underway from January 1-31 to reduce accidents.
• Black spots are being improved with signboards, road widening, and barricading; 160 black spots identified by NHAI in 2022.
• Government ambulances are linked to 102, with efforts to include private ones; accident victims receive cashless treatment and Hit and Run compensation.

Why It Matters: Bihar is implementing targeted strategies and public awareness to achieve zero road fatalities in its high-accident districts.