The ministry of 

transport will 

launch a road safety 

navigation app



India: The Union Transport Ministry has launched an app to further improve road safety. The app provides alerts about accidents, breakers and other problems. The user does not have to pay any fee for this.


Let us tell you that, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday launched a mobile app developed by MapmyIndia in collaboration with IIT, Madras, which will alert the users about every black spot coming so that the drivers can take precautions. Can A road ministry official said that this is a “free to use” navigation app service and by using this app, users will also get voice and visual alerts about upcoming speed breakers, sharp turns and potholes. The app “MOVE” had won the government’s Atmanirbhar App Innovation Challenge in 2020.



IIT Madras Adopted data 

DrivenRoad Safety Model


The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has developed a data-driven road safety model that has been officially adopted by the Ministry of Road and Transport in India. Over 32 states and Union Territories in India have agreed to use this model to improve road safety, emergency response, and trauma care. The IIT team has signed agreements with state governments to develop a roadmap to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of reducing road fatalities by 50% by 2030. The model includes a mobile application that enables police personnel to enter details about a road accident, along with photos and videos, to create a unique ID for the incident. This data will be analysed by IIT Madras to suggest necessary corrective measures in road design. The project aims to enhance road efficiency and assess the impact of improvements made.


The Ministry of Transport

Will launch a Road Safety

Navigation App


Yes, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India has launched a free road safety navigation app called MOVE. This app was developed in collaboration with MapmyIndia and IIT Madras. The app aims to alert users about black spots on the road, such as accidents or potholes, and provide voice and visual alerts about upcoming accident-prone areas, speed breakers, sharp curves, and potholes to reduce accidents and deaths due to road accidents. Additionally, the app includes a provision for users to report accidents, unsafe areas, road, and traffic issues. The data collected through the app will be analyzed by IIT Madras to suggest necessary corrective measures in road design. The project aims to enhance road efficiency and assess the impact of improvements made.



The Road Safety Navigation 

App: Key Features and 

Benefits



The upcoming road safety navigation app boasts a range of innovative features designed to help drivers navigate Indian roads more safely and efficiently:

1: Real-time Traffic Updates: The app provides users with up-to-date traffic information, including road closures, accidents, and congestion. This enables drivers to plan their routes more effectively, avoiding potentially hazardous situations.

2: Hazard Alerts: The app sends timely notifications to warn drivers of potential hazards on their route, such as potholes, sharp curves, or pedestrian crossings. This allows drivers to adjust their driving behaviour accordingly and reduce the risk of accidents.

3: Speed Limit Notifications: The app displays the current speed limit for the road users are travelling on and alerts them if they exceed it, helping drivers maintain a safe speed and comply with traffic regulations.

4: Voice-Guided Navigation: To minimize distractions, the app offers voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation, allowing drivers to focus on the road.
Accident Reporting and Assistance: In the event of an accident, users can report the incident through the app, facilitating faster emergency response and alerting other drivers to the potential danger.

5: Driving Behaviour Analysis and Feedback: The app tracks users’ driving behaviour, providing personalized feedback and recommendations on improving their driving habits and enhancing road safety.

MapmyIndia : The MOVE 

App


Move app of India is a nifty app for maps, navigation, tracking, safety, hyper-local services, smart mobility, and more, brought to you by MapmyIndia. Itis a previous app that allows you to find and navigate with step-by-step voice-guided directions to the doorstep destination with live traffic updates and ETA along your route. You can also easily explore nearby places such as restaurants, malls, events, etc., and discover what others say about them. The MOVE App also share your live location with your loved ones for peace of mind and report issues like traffic, potholes, garbage dumps, etc., to make a difference in your city.

One of the unique features of the Move app of India is Mappls ID, a digital address and location identity system that simplifies complex addresses into six-character codes. You can use Mappls ID to share your location with anyone without revealing your details. Move app of India is powered by India’s best maps from MapmyIndia and offers detailed maps for the entire world, covering about 200 countries. You can download the Move app of India for free from Google Play Store or Apple App Store and enjoy the best of maps, navigation, tracking, and live traffic updates on your smartphone.