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Chhattisgarh Road Safety Tie-Up with IIT Madras Aug 2026 Latest
Chhattisgarh partners with IIT Madras to identify crash hotspots and cut road deaths
Raipur, Chhattisgarh · CoERS, IIT Madras

Chhattisgarh Ties Up with IIT Madras to Identify Crash Hotspots, Cut Road Deaths

The Government of Chhattisgarh has partnered with the Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS), IIT Madras, to deploy a data-driven framework for identifying high-risk crash locations across the state. The collaboration will use evidence-based analysis to guide targeted interventions at accident-prone stretches, advancing the state's push toward safer roads and reduced fatalities.

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IIT Madras Hosts First BIMSTEC AI Road Safety Hackathon Jul 2026
Teams from across the BIMSTEC region at IIT Madras' first international road safety hackathon
CoERS, IIT Madras

IIT Madras Hosts First BIMSTEC AI Road Safety Hackathon

The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) at IIT Madras organized its first-ever international hackathon, bringing together students, engineers, researchers, and problem-solvers from across India and the BIMSTEC region — Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand — to build AI-powered solutions for road safety and accident prevention.

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Ambedkar Nagar Road Safety Interventions Jun 2026
Hyper-local road safety action underway in Ambedkar Nagar
Ambedkar Nagar, UP

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

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 Mar 2026
Secretary, MoRTH addressing Sadak Suraksha Mitra volunteers at the valedictory session
PIB Delhi · CoERS, IIT Madras

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

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 Feb 2026
Real-time analytics interface for smarter enforcement
Powered by IIT Madras

Integrated Road Safety Dashboard Goes Live

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 Feb 2026
Youth and influencers uniting for vigilant driving campaigns
Nationwide Awareness Drive

Influencers & Youth Champion Road Safety Movement

Key influencers, youth leaders, and safety advocates joined forces to spark widespread conversations on responsible driving via social media and grassroots efforts.

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AI for Road Safety Summit 2026 Feb 2026
Officials, experts, and dignitaries at the AI for Road Safety Summit
India AI Impact Summit · New Delhi

AI for Road Safety Summit 2026

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 Feb 2026
Principals' Conclave under 'Training Young Minds' Project
CoERS, IIT Madras

Principals' Conclave as Part of 'Training Young Minds' Project

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 May 2025
Launching data-driven road safety interventions across 100 districts
17 States · 100 Districts

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

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 2025
Launch of 'Sanjaya' – advanced location intelligence tool for road safety
Haryana

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

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 2025
Winners and participants at the CoERS National Hackathon for ADAS development
CoERS, IIT Madras

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

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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