AI to Make Uttar Pradesh Roads Safer with Smart Transport Plan

Post by : Ramanpreet Kaur

The Uttar Pradesh government has started a big step to reduce road accidents using Artificial Intelligence (AI). This new project is being done at zero cost by public sector company ITI Limited and U.S.-based firm mLogica. The aim is to make roads safer by studying accidents and finding ways to stop them.

What Is This Project About?

This is a pilot project. That means it is starting on a small scale to test if it works well. If successful, it will be used across the state.

The AI system will collect and study many types of information like:

• Where accidents happen the most (called blackspots)

• How vehicles move (vehicle telematics)

• Weather conditions during accidents

• Crash reports from police

• Road and traffic patterns

All this information will help the Transport Department understand why accidents happen and how to stop them.

Making Roads Safer for Everyone

This project is part of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s goal to use data and technology in governance. The state has already set aside ₹10 crore in the 2025–26 budget to support this effort.

With this system, the government wants to:

• Find the main causes of fatal accidents

• Make better policies for road safety

• Reduce deaths on roads

• Use technology to offer quicker and fair services

How Will It Work?

The AI engine will be connected to different services, such as:

• Faceless driving licence and vehicle permit system

• E-challan (digital traffic fine) system

• Vahan and Sarathi (vehicle and driver databases)

• Revenue collection and enforcement monitoring

This means people can expect faster services without going to offices and better transparency in how rules are applied.

The AI engine will also help by:

• Sending automatic alerts to drivers for expiring documents or unpaid taxes

• Giving risk scores based on driving history

• Helping the government take action quickly in case of accidents or violations

A Model for the Rest of India

If the project shows good results, Uttar Pradesh could become a model for other states. With AI helping in road safety, licence management, traffic fines, and transport data handling, UP is working towards becoming a leader in digital governance.

Words from the Transport Commissioner

Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narayan Singh said that work has already started. Teams from ITI and mLogica are working closely with the department's IT, road safety, and enforcement units to make this project a success.

This new AI-based project is a step towards saving lives and making roads safer. By using smart technology, Uttar Pradesh is not only fighting accidents but also creating a transparent and modern transport system for its citizens.

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