Madhya Pradesh PWD, MPRDC join hands with IIT-Madras, SaveLIFE to reduce accidents

In a major push for road safety and Data-Driven Hyperlocal Intervention (DDHI) in Madhya Pradesh, the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation (MPRDC) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and the SaveLIFE Foundation on Wednesday.

- SATYAPRAKASH SHARMA

The agreements were formalised in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during a state-level workshop on road safety in Bhopal.

The DDHI, developed by the Centre of Excellence for Road Safety, is a structured programme to tackle road accidents at the district level. It equips local Road Safety Committees with tools and frameworks to implement targeted strategies.

While addressing the inaugural function of the workshop, Chief Minister Yadav emphasised the government’ commitment to making state highways and urban roads safer for commuters.