Training Session
on iRAD Project held in Doda
DODA, FEBRUARY 04: A training
session on the Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD) Project was conducted
today at the conference hall of the DC office complex Doda.
The iRAD project, an initiative of
the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and funded by the World
Bank, aims to enhance road safety across the country. The project involves
creating an accurate and uniform system for collecting road accident data
through a mobile and web application developed specifically for this purpose.
The iRAD application facilitates data
collection from four key stakeholder departments: Police, Transport, Highways,
and Health. The collected data will be analyzed using various techniques to
identify accident-prone areas and causes. This analysis will be presented in
dashboards, accessible to higher authorities and MoRTH, enabling the
formulation of strategies to reduce road accidents and improve safety
nationwide. The project is being implemented with the collaboration of NICSI
and IIT Madras, which are responsible for the design, development, training,
and research components.
The training session focused on the
use of iRAD and E-DAR for road safety and was attended by officials from the
Public Works Department (PWD), including XEN PWD, AEEs, and Junior Engineers.
The master trainer provided an in-depth session on how to effectively use the
iRAD system, and the NIC Doda representative highlighted the features and
benefits of the app. The iRAD project encompasses key areas such as education,
engineering, emergency care, and enforcement, all critical components of
improving road safety.