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Ambedkar Nagar Road Safety Interventions
Hyper-local road safety action underway in Ambedkar Nagar

Data-Driven Hyperlocal Interventions (DDHI) Training Strengthens Road Safety Capacity in Ambedkar Nagar

June 11, 2026 • Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh • CoERS, IIT Madras

CoERS, IIT Madras conducted a training on Data-Driven Hyperlocal Interventions (DDHI) in Ambedkar Nagar, bringing together officials from the District Administration, PWD, NHAI, Police, Health, and Education departments to build local capacity for data-driven road safety action. Participants got hands-on training on the Field Perception Survey (FPS) and Trauma Care Preparedness Level (TPL) applications, along with a demo of the Sanjaya platform, and discussed coordinated action plans ahead of Zero Accident Day on 21 July.

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Sadak Suraksha Mitra Volunteers Training
Secretary, MoRTH addressing Sadak Suraksha Mitra volunteers at the valedictory session

Secretary, MoRTH Urges Volunteers to Focus on Prevention of Road Accidents and Save Lives

March 19, 2026 • PIB Delhi • CoERS, IIT Madras

At the conclusion of the first physical training-cum-workshop for Sadak Suraksha Mitra (SSM) volunteers in Faridabad (March 16–18, 2026), Secretary MoRTH Shri V Umashankar called upon youth volunteers to prioritize prevention over post-accident response. Organized by CoERS-IIT Madras, the workshop trained 53 volunteers from 5 states to support District Road Safety Committees through first response, audits, and grassroots action toward zero fatalities.

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Road Safety Dashboard
Real-time analytics interface for smarter enforcement

Integrated Road Safety Dashboard Goes Live

February 13, 2026 • Powered by IIT Madras

A pioneering real-time platform developed by IIT Madras is now operational, consolidating data to pinpoint blackspots, track violations, and drive targeted interventions — advancing the vision of zero-accident roads across the country. Odisha leads adoption.

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Influencer Road Safety Meet
Youth and influencers uniting for vigilant driving campaigns

Influencers & Youth Champion Road Safety Movement

February 13, 2026 • Nationwide Awareness Drive

Key influencers, youth leaders, and safety advocates joined forces to spark widespread conversations on responsible driving via social media and grassroots efforts, building momentum for safer roads everywhere.

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AI for Road Safety Summit 2026
Officials, experts, and dignitaries at the AI for Road Safety Summit – CoERS, IIT Madras

AI for Road Safety Summit 2026

February 16, 2026 • Part of India AI Impact Summit • CoERS, IIT Madras

The AI for Road Safety Summit, held in New Delhi as part of the India AI Impact Summit, united policymakers, researchers, and innovators. Organized by CoERS-IIT Madras with MoRTH and MeitY, it launched the nationwide AI for Road Safety Hackathon 2026 to create AI solutions for accident prevention and intelligent traffic management toward zero fatalities.

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Principals’ Conclave – Training Young Minds Project
Principals’ Conclave under ‘Training Young Minds’ Project at CoERS, IIT Madras

Principals’ Conclave as part of ‘Training Young Minds’ Project

February 2026 • CoERS, IIT Madras

The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS), IIT Madras, organized a Principals’ Conclave under the ‘Training Young Minds’ project in collaboration with Ford India. The conclave aims to empower school principals to integrate road safety education into school curricula and foster safer road habits among the next generation.

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Data-Driven Hyper-Local Interventions
Launching data-driven road safety interventions across 100 districts

Data-Driven Hyper-Local Interventions in 100 Districts across 17 States

May 2025 • CoERS, IIT Madras

The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS), IIT Madras has launched an ambitious initiative to implement data-driven hyper-local interventions in 100 districts across 17 States. Using advanced analytics, the project identifies high-risk locations and deploys targeted, evidence-based measures to significantly reduce road accidents and move towards zero fatalities.

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Sanjaya Location Intelligence Tool Launch in Haryana
Launch of ‘Sanjaya’ – Advanced location intelligence tool for road safety in Haryana

IIT Madras’ Centre of Excellence for Road Safety launches ‘Sanjaya’ location intelligence tool in Haryana

2025 • CoERS, IIT Madras

The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS), IIT Madras has launched ‘Sanjaya’, a powerful location intelligence platform in Haryana. The tool enables detailed spatial analysis of crash patterns, blackspots, and risk factors, allowing authorities to make precise, data-backed decisions for improving road safety across the state.

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National-level Hackathon for India-specific ADAS
Winners and participants at the CoERS National Hackathon for ADAS development

IIT Madras’ Centre of Excellence for Road Safety concludes national-level Hackathon to develop India-specific ADAS products

2025 • CoERS, IIT Madras

The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS), IIT Madras successfully concluded a national-level Hackathon aimed at developing India-specific Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) products. The initiative focuses on creating indigenous solutions tailored to Indian road conditions to enhance vehicle safety and support the goal of zero fatalities.

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