New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- India is focusing on building a safer and more resilient road network by leveraging data-driven technology platforms such as the Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD), according to a report released by FICCI and Crisil.

The report noted that a significant stride in this direction has been the development of iRAD by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

Implemented nationwide, it serves as a centralised digital platform that facilitates real-time accident data collection and analysis.

The platform has been rolled out across all 36 states and union territories, making it possible to integrate inputs from multiple stakeholders.

It noted, "India is taking a major leap towards a data-driven, technology-enabled roa...