India, April 24 -- The Uttar Pradesh transport department has directed regional transport officials to prepare a new plan with all possible efforts such as road engineering, rapid response during the golden hour, and public awareness in a bid to reduce accidents by 50 per cent.

Mayank Jyoti, additional transport commissioner, in a letter (a copy of it accessed by HT) sent to all transport department officials on Wednesday, said that the State Road Safety Council has set a goal to reduce road accidents and fatalities by 50%in 2026 compared to the previous year.

He has directed district-level committees to prepare action plans and take measures such as improved road engineering, quick accident response, and better trauma care within the "...