New Delhi, Mar 7 (PTI) India still stands at the crossroads of road safety and there is a need to develop innovative solutions to transform the roads for the future, International Road Federation (IRF) president emeritus K K Kapila said on Thursday.

Addressing the Global Road Infratech Summit & Expo (GRIS), Kapila said despite major advances in the road sector, India still stands at the crossroads of road safety.

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"We must reaffirm our commitment to building safe, efficient, and sustainable roads," Kapila said.

According to him, in 2023, more than 1.7 lakh lives were lost on Indian roads, a crisis that demands urgent intervention.

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IRF in a statement said, as India progresses towards becoming a USD 5 trillion economy, infrastructure will play a pivotal role in enabling economic growth, connectivity, and road safety.

Despite major advancements, road congestion, safety concerns, climate resilience, and technological integration remain key challenges, it added.

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