In a remarkable feat, India has emerged victorious at the 9th GovTech Prize, clinching the award in the 'AI-Powered Government Services' category. The honor was bestowed at the prestigious World Government Summit 2024, held in Dubai, UAE.
- The winning project, iRASTE (Intelligent Solutions for Road Safety Through Technology and Engineering), is an ambitious undertaking by India's Ministry for Road Transport & Highways.
- This initiative represents a significant stride towards harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to revolutionize road safety.
- iRASTE's core objective is to prevent accidents before they occur by utilizing predictive insights generated by sophisticated AI algorithms.