The annual session of the Indian Road Congress being held in Raipur will conclude today. This four-day session began on November 8 and covered a wide range of topics related to the road sector. Discussions focused on necessary measures to improve road quality and reduce road accidents. According to Dharmanand Sarangi, Director General of Road Development and Special Secretary at the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, the Central Government is identifying ‘black corridors’ and ‘white corridors’ across the country based on road accident data from the past three years.

 

 

Roads with no reported accidents are labelled ‘white corridors,’ where preventive measures are being implemented to maintain safety. On the other hand, accident-prone areas are classified as ‘black spots,’ where both short- and long-term safety interventions are underway to mitigate future risks.