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22 July 2026

National Road Safety Board constitution

The constitution of the National Road Safety Board is a significant development regarding a statutory body that directly involves federal governance challenges and judicial intervention in policy-making.

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Notes

  • The National Road Safety Board has been constituted under Section 215B of the Motor Vehicles Act.
  • The board is mandated to provide advisory services to both Central and State governments regarding road safety.
  • Road fatalities in India reached 1,77,175 in 2024, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
  • The board’s composition includes experts and officials from both Union and State governments.
  • The Sundar Committee (2007) originally proposed a stronger regulator with powers to conduct safety audits and prescribe standards.
  • The Supreme Court, in the case of S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India, has been instrumental in pushing for the operationalisation of the board.
  • Debate exists regarding the board's efficacy: critics argue its purely advisory role lacks teeth, while proponents suggest it respects the federal structure of Indian governance.
  • Legal experts note that granting the board enforcement powers over States could lead to jurisdictional conflicts and federal tensions.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in National Road Safety Policy and Initiatives, which has been running since 22 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the National Road Safety Board in the context of India's rising road fatalities. To what extent does its advisory nature balance the requirements of federalism and effective road safety management? 150 words
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  2. The evolution of road safety governance in India reflects a tension between the need for a strong central regulator and the constitutional division of powers. Critically examine the role of the judiciary and expert committees in shaping the institutional framework for road safety in India. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The National Road Safety Board was constituted under which of the following legislative provisions?

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