Stakeholders’ Consultation on Speed Management Held in Uttar Pradesh

A stakeholders’ consultation was organised on September 12, 2024, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, by Consumers Guild with support from Consumer VOICE and IIT Kharagpur. The workshop focused on addressing road traffic injuries and fatalities caused by overspeeding and identifying actionable solutions to improve road safety.

The event was attended by key dignitaries, including Shri P.S. Satyarthi (Additional Transport Commissioner, Road Safety) and Shri Akhilesh Kumar Nigam, IPS (DIG CBCID), who emphasized collaborative efforts and departmental initiatives. Experts from the PWD, Health, and Education Departments contributed to discussions with their insights.

A highlight was the presentation by Dr. Bhargab Maitra (IIT Kharagpur), covering:

• The importance of speed management
• Data analysis on the impact of overspeeding
• Policy recommendations adaptable for Uttar Pradesh

Post-consultation, the team met Transport Commissioner Shri Chandra Bhushan Singh, IPS, and Shri K. Satyanarayana, IPS, ADG – Traffic & Road Safety, receiving strong interest and support for moving forward with speed management initiatives.

The consultation was highly productive, with active participation from key stakeholders. The IIT Kharagpur team, led by Prof. Bhargab Maitra, made significant contributions, and the discussions are expected to inform future road safety actions in the state.