🔴 Nitish Kumar Directs Transport Department to Improve Pedestrian Safety Under ‘Saat Nischay-3’ in Bihar

Patna — Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed the state Transport Department to take concrete steps to enhance pedestrian safety across the state under the government’s flagship development programme, Saat Nischay-3.

The move is part of the state government’s broader vision to make everyday life safer and more convenient for citizens through modern technology, innovation, and responsive governance.

🚦 Focus on Pedestrian Safety

During a high-level review meeting, the Chief Minister instructed officials to:

• Identify accident-prone zones in urban and semi-urban areas

• Develop safer pedestrian crossings and footpaths

• Improve road signage and traffic signals

• Ensure proper street lighting, especially in busy markets and residential areas

He emphasized that pedestrian safety must become a priority in road planning and traffic management strategies.

🛣 What is ‘Saat Nischay-3’?

Saat Nischay-3 is the latest phase of the Bihar government’s development agenda, aimed at strengthening infrastructure, public services, and citizen-centric governance. The programme builds on earlier phases focused on basic amenities, youth empowerment, and economic growth.

Under the third phase, the government is placing increased emphasis on:

• Urban mobility improvements

• Use of smart technologies

• Road safety reforms

• Efficient public service delivery

📊 Technology-Driven Governance

Officials said the Transport Department has been asked to:

• Use data analytics to map accident hotspots

• Install smart traffic management systems

• Strengthen monitoring through CCTV and digital enforcement tools

• Promote public awareness campaigns on road safety

The government aims to reduce road fatalities and injuries, particularly those involving pedestrians and vulnerable road users.

🚸 Citizen-Centric Approach

The Chief Minister highlighted the need for “sensitive good governance,” stating that infrastructure development must prioritize the safety and convenience of ordinary citizens, including schoolchildren, elderly people, and persons with disabilities.

Departments have also been directed to coordinate with municipal bodies and urban development authorities to implement integrated road safety measures.

🔎 The Road Ahead

The Transport Department is expected to submit a detailed action plan outlining timelines and funding requirements. Implementation is likely to be rolled out in phases across major cities before expanding to district headquarters and rural areas.

With pedestrian safety gaining focus under Saat Nischay-3, the Bihar government aims to create safer roads while modernizing urban infrastructure across the state.