To curb accidents Delhi Government launches Zero Fatality Corridor

Delhi Government has launched Zero Fatality Corridor with an aim to curb the number of accidents.

• The announcement was made by the Minister of Transport, Delhi during the opening ceremony of the Road Safety Week.

Significant facts related to the Zero Fatality Corridor:

• A 3 km stretch between Bhalswa chowk and Burari chowk on the outer ring road has been chosen as a case study in this regard.
• The selected stretch has four blackspots namely Burari chowk, Bhalswa chowk, Mukundpur chowk, and Jahangirpuri bus stand.
• This 3 km stretch will be observed for scientific assessment of accidents, road engineering, road-user engagement.
• Experts will also ensure that safety and security measures such as police enforcement and rapid emergency care are made available on this stretch.
• The initiative is a collaborative approach of the transport, health, education, public works department, together with Delhi traffic police to ensure that road fatalities in Delhi are reduced.

One must know:

• Data shows that around 67 fatal road accidents occurred on this road over a span of two years starting 2016.
• The Zero Fatality Corridor project's aim is to reduce the fatalities to near zero levels on this particular stretch.
• After evaluating the impact of the initiative, the government aims to replicate this model in other parts of the city.
• The initiative is part of the plan of action to reduce fatalities due to road crashes by 30 per cent by 2020.

Question:

Q. Which government has launched Zero Fatality Corridor with an aim to curb the number of accidents?
a. Bihar Government
b. Uttar Pradesh Government
c. Delhi Government
d. Rajasthan Government