India’s first Road Safety Research and Training Centre

The country’s first Road Safety Research and Training Centre is being established at Saswad in Pune district, Maharashtra.

Key Facilities at the Centre

Automated Vehicle Inspection Centre: Designed to test mechanical and environmental fitness.
Driver Skills Testing Track: Advanced testing tracks to evaluate driving proficiency.
Road Safety Training & Research Institute: Dedicated to research on road accident prevention, safety modules, and training programs.
Technological Highlights & Objectives
Automated Vehicle Diagnostics: Automated testing systems will assess crucial safety parameters including braking systems, headlights, suspension, and vehicle emission/pollution levels.
Modern Driver Assessment: Advanced digital and sensor-based technology will assess the competency of driving licence applicants.
Transparency & Road Safety: The automated setup aims to eliminate human discretion, making vehicle fitness certification and licence issuance transparent, reliable, and strictly compliant with safety benchmarks.