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New Delhi, Jan 18: Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday flagged off Road Safety Month where he highlighted the government’s commitment towards safety.
In his address, Gadkari said, “Till now, we have been observing National Road Safety Week. But from today, we will observe National Road Safety Month. Seventy per cent of deaths are in the age group of 18-45 years.”
“There is a need to save lives in India where 415 people are dying every day due to road accidents,” he added.
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