Crime & Law · India
NHAI to upgrade 1033 highway helpline with AI and real-time tracking
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to upgrade its 1033 helpline to improve response times and save lives in road accidents. The upgrade will incorporate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), real-time location tracking, and smart emergency-response systems. NHAI stated that national highways contribute to over 36% of road deaths, despite comprising only 2.3% of the total road network, making the helpline a crucial system for accident victims.
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