Published: 4 February 2026Rajasthan PatrikaGovernance
UN Road Safety Financing Project Launched in 4 States Including Rajasthan
A UN Road Safety Financing Project was rolled out in four Indian states — Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam — to build capacity for implementing effective road safety action plans. The project aims to reduce road accident fatalities by 50% by 2030 in line with the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety.
Rajasthan recorded over 14,000 road accident fatalities in 2024-25, among the highest in India. The project will focus on high-risk corridors including NH-48 (Jaipur-Udaipur), NH-8 (Delhi-Jaipur), and district roads in western Rajasthan with poor lighting and road markings. Training for traffic police, engineering interventions, and post-crash response systems are key components.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the UN Road Safety Financing Project in India and which states are covered?
The **UN Road Safety Financing Project** is a multi-state initiative aimed at reducing road fatalities by **50% by 2030**, aligned with the **UN Decade of Action for Road Safety**. It covers **Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam**, focusing on traffic police training, engineering interventions, and post-crash response systems.
How many road fatalities did Rajasthan report in 2024-25 and what is the UN target?
**Rajasthan** reported over **14,000 road fatalities** in **2024-25**, making it one of India's most dangerous states for road accidents. The **UN Road Safety Financing Project** targets a **50% reduction in fatalities by 2030** through engineering upgrades, enforcement, and emergency response improvements.
Which national highways in Rajasthan are targeted under the UN Road Safety project?
The **UN Road Safety Financing Project** in Rajasthan focuses on **NH-48 (Jaipur-Udaipur)** and **NH-8 (Delhi-Jaipur)** — two of the state's highest-accident corridors. Interventions include road engineering improvements, signage, speed enforcement, and post-crash care infrastructure along these highways.
What are the key interventions under the UN Road Safety Financing Project in Rajasthan?
Key interventions under the **UN Road Safety Financing Project** in **Rajasthan** include: **traffic police training** for enforcement capacity, **engineering interventions** (road design, barriers, signage) on **NH-48** and **NH-8**, and **post-crash response** systems to reduce fatality rates after accidents. The goal is **50% reduction by 2030**.
Why is the UN Road Safety Financing Project significant for Rajasthan given its fatality data?
**Rajasthan** with **14,000+ road fatalities in 2024-25** urgently needs systematic road safety interventions. The **UN Road Safety Financing Project** brings international funding and expertise to reform traffic enforcement, road engineering on key highways like **NH-48** and **NH-8**, and emergency response, targeting a **50% fatality reduction by 2030**.
