AI-driven road safety project all set to roll out in UP after Centre’s clearance

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According to the government, insights from the pilot phase will be used to integrate the AI analytical core with other digital services of the department (Express Archives)India’s first AI-powered road safety initiative is set to be rolled out in Uttar Pradesh after the Centre gave its No Objection Certificate (NOC), officials in the UP government said on Tuesday.“The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) granted NOC for Uttar Pradesh government’s Road Safety pilot project, powered by AI and big data analytics. The ministry confirmed the initiative complies with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and involves no financial liability for the Central government,” an official of the UP government said.For the project, which is to be executed at zero cost by public sector enterprise ITI Limited in collaboration with tech firm mLogica, the state government has allocated Rs 10 crore in this year’s annual budget.Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narayan Singh said that implementation of the project has already started with the ITI-mLogica team collaborating with the department’s IT, enforcement, and road safety divisions.The initial proof-of-concept phase for the project will run for six weeks, during which AI models will be developed by integrating data related to accident reports, weather patterns, vehicle telematics, driver profiles, and road infrastructure, the official said. “The objective is to identify the root causes of road accidents, predict accident-prone zones (black spots), and develop real-time policy dashboards,” the official added.“A detailed report will be submitted to MoRTH upon project completion. The initiative will maintain continuous audits on data privacy, legal compliance, and cybersecurity standards. The project is expected to significantly reduce road accidents, strengthen scientific enforcement, and improve service transparency,” Singh said.Upon successful testing, the AI engine will be scaled up across key transport services—such as the faceless licence and permit system, enforcement modernization, revenue collection, e-challan system, and the Vahan-Sarathi platform.Story continues below this ad“This will enable transparent, swift, and scientific transport services for citizens,” the official added.According to the government, insights from the pilot phase will be used to integrate the AI analytical core with other digital services of the department.“The faceless driving licence and permit system will be powered by automated, AI-based decision-making. Future modules will include real-time fraud detection, vehicle status mapping, and predictive violation monitoring, enhancing the precision of enforcement and on-spot actions,” the official said.“By extending this AI model beyond road safety to core departmental functions, Uttar Pradesh aims to become a national pioneer in data-driven governance,” Singh added.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd