Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Harsh Malhotra has called for greater awareness and responsible road behaviour to strengthen road safety. The MoS today flagged off the Youth Safety and Smart Mobility Expedition 2026 in New Delhi. The expedition is being organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a private tyre company.

It involves a convoy of electric vehicles travelling towards Chandigarh and aims to sensitise youth about road safety, responsible driving behaviour and smart mobility. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Malhotra emphasised that making roads safer requires continuous efforts across multiple dimensions, including responsible behaviour by road users, adherence to traffic rules, road engineering, timely assistance to accident victims and maintaining vehicles in good condition.

The MoS also underlined the importance of identifying and rectifying black spots corridors. Mr Malhotra said that continuous introspection is undertaken to identify such corridors and take corrective measures. He added that engineering and structural interventions are undertaken wherever necessary, including correction of curves, turns and other road-related deficiencies, particularly at locations witnessing repeated accidents. The Minister also highlighted the importance of smart and electric mobility as part of the transition towards alternative fuels.