Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways notified to set up a “National Road Safety Board” recently.

Key Facts

• The National Safety Board will be responsible for promotion of road safety, innovation and adoption of new technology.
• It will also regulate traffic and motor vehicles.
• Notification also specifies provisions for the composition, eligibility for Chairman & Members of the Board, term of office, selection process, powers & functions of the board, procedure of resignation & removal, meetings of the Board etc.

Head office of the board

The Head Office of National Road Safety Board will be established in the National Capital Region. Board might establish offices at other places as well in India.

Members of the board

The road safety board will comprise of the Chairman. Apart from that, these will be 3 to 7 members. All the members will be be appointed by the Central Government.