At a two-day national review in New Delhi, Rajasthan outlined its technology-driven road safety, e-governance, and transparent enforcement model aimed at reducing accidents and improving citizen services.

New Delhi | January 8, 2026

Rajasthan has emerged as a frontrunner in adopting technology-based solutions for road safety and transport governance, as the state presented its comprehensive model at the two-day review meeting of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in New Delhi.

Addressing the concluding session at Bharat Mandapam, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Transport Minister Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa said the state has prioritised strict enforcement, transparency, and citizen convenience by leveraging digital tools and innovative systems. The high-level meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.

Dr. Bairwa informed the gathering that e-detection systems have been installed at over 150 toll points across the state. These systems have enabled action against vehicles operating without valid permits, fitness certificates, tax compliance, or pollution checks, resulting in lakhs of challans and nearly ₹500 crore in recoverable penalties. To further strengthen enforcement, the department is developing an automated challan system and exploring integration of penalty recovery with FASTag.

Highlighting steps taken to curb overloading, he said e-Ravanna permits issued by the Mining Department have been integrated with the e-challan mechanism, with a 15-day notice period issued for strict implementation. To enhance transparency and reduce human interface, all transport-related online services are now accessible only through the Citizen Portal, while physical entry into offices has been discontinued.

Dr. Bairwa added that duplication in vehicle-related software has been largely eliminated. Under corporate social responsibility initiatives, 25 driving tracks are being converted into automated driving test facilities, eight of which are already fully operational. Cash transactions at transport offices and check posts have been stopped, with challan payments now accepted only via digital modes such as cards and UPI. To prevent misuse of addresses, submission of a registered rent agreement has been made mandatory for vehicle registration and licensing.

National Road Safety Month 2026

Speaking about National Road Safety Month 2026, Dr. Bairwa said Rajasthan has prepared a district-wise daily activity calendar covering all 41 districts. The month-long campaign focuses on education, enforcement, engineering, health, and responsive emergency measures, with a target to reach over 20 million citizens. All activities are being documented on the My Bharat Portal.

Ayushman and Road Safety Initiatives

Under the Chief Minister Ayushman Jeevan Raksha Scheme, the state has so far honoured 215 Good Samaritans with incentives of ₹10,000 and certificates of appreciation. He also highlighted the Chief Minister Ayushman Road Safety Scheme, under which road accident victims receive free treatment for up to 72 hours. Over 30,000 beneficiaries have availed this facility, with government expenditure exceeding ₹60 crore. Assistance has also been disbursed in 269 cases under the Hit and Run scheme.

e-DAR and Road Safety Mitra Programmes

Dr. Bairwa said that since October 2021, more than 1.32 lakh road accidents have been recorded on the e-DAR portal, and e-DAR IDs have been made mandatory in all FIRs. Under the Road Safety Mitra Programme, volunteers have been identified in 12 districts, while instructions have been issued to enroll at least 20 volunteers in each remaining district.

Towards Zero Fatalities

Noting that eight districts of Rajasthan feature among the country’s 100 districts with the highest road accident fatalities, Dr. Bairwa said focused, priority-based action plans will be implemented in these areas. He also proposed including commercial four-wheelers under Bharat NCAP 2.0 and reducing the floor height of intracity buses to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities.

He further informed that several amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act have been proposed under Jan Vishwas Act 2.0, including expansion of the dealer definition, mandatory trade certificates, installation of panic buttons and vehicle tracking systems in state-run buses, and live bus tracking through mobile applications.

The meeting was also attended by Rajasthan Transport Commissioner Purushottam Sharma and Officer on Special Duty Bhagwat Singh.