Archive · 1 Dec 2025
IRF Proposes Partnership with MoRTH for Road Safety
The International Road Federation (IRF) has offered to work with the Indian government to make roads safer.
They want to help train people to check roads for safety issues.
In 2023, many people died in road accidents in India, especially those riding two-wheelers.
The IRF has a special program that has worked in other countries.
They have already trained 40 engineers in India.
If the government agrees, this partnership could make roads much safer for everyone.
IRF proposes partnership with MoRTH to advance road safety audit certification in India.
Over 1.73 lakh people died and 4.47 lakh were injured in road accidents in India in 2023.
46% of accident victims were two-wheeler riders.
IRF's International Registry Programme has been successfully implemented in several countries, including India.
40 engineers in India have been certified through the programme and will gain experience in international audits.
- Who
- International Road Federation (IRF) and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
- What
- Proposal for partnership to advance road safety audit certification in India
- When
- Announced on Monday, December 1, 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance professional standards in road safety auditing and reduce road accidents
- Organizations Involved
- International Road Federation (IRF), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC)
- Road Accident Statistics (2023)
- 1.73 lakh deaths, 4.47 lakh injuries
- Percentage of Two-Wheeler Riders in Accidents
- 46%
- IRF's International Registry Programme
- Develops, recognizes, and accredits competent Road Safety Auditors
- Countries with Successful Implementation
- United Kingdom, Australia, Tanzania, Turkey, India
- Number of Certified Engineers in India
- 40
- Launch Date in India
- October 2025