Project Overview
iRASTE Telangana is aimed at reducing road accidents on key highway corridors through the deployment of technology, data-driven insights, infrastructure improvements, and emergency care interventions. The project builds on the successful implementation of iRASTE Nagpur and expands the model to the highways of Telangana through multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Genesis of the Project
The seed for iRASTE Telangana was sown when the iRASTE Nagpur team — having delivered excellent results with accident reduction on urban roads — understood the need for a similar solution for highways. After discussions with TGSRTC, and IT Dept of Telangana, the group decided to implement ADAS systems on 200 buses plying on 3 corridors — Hyderabad to Kodad, Hyderabad to Pullur, and Hyderabad to Adilabad. Gradually, we gathered partners to undertake activities under all four vectors.
Composition of the Project Team
- CSIR-CRRI: Dr. S. Velmurugan, Dr. Ravi Shekhar, and Dr. Mukti Advani.
- INAI, IIIT Hyderabad: Varma S. Konala, Govind Krishnan, Prithvi Jonadda, Dev Singh Thakur, Aman Trehan.
- IIIT Hyderabad: Prof. C.V. Jawahar, Dr. Anbumani Subramanian.
- Intel India: Juby Jose.
- PHFI: Dr. Shailaja Tetali, Dr. Srinivas Imandi, Nikitha D.
Journey and Key Milestones
| Vector | Agent of Change / Project Partner | Key Activities | Milestones Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Safety | iRASTE core team | Equipped 200 TSRTC buses with ADAS devices that give advance warning (alerts) to drivers to avoid road accidents. | In the April 2023–March 2024 window, ADAS buses reported 40% lower accidents. |
| Infrastructure Safety | CRRI / GMR concessionaire | Analyzed Blackspots for all 3 corridors and identified top 15 blackspots (5 for each corridor). Ranked them by severity and generated DPR for the 15 blackspots including corrective actions. | Infrastructure improvements are in progress at 3 sites and tender has been issued for 3 more on NH44. |
| Mobility Analysis | CRRI | Analyzed the alert data and road geometry to predict greyspots (potential blackspots). | 60 greyspots identified and ranked by severity across 3 corridors (Hyderabad–Kodad, Hyderabad–Pullur, Hyderabad–Adilabad). Insights shared with NHAI/GMR for corrective actions. |
| Awareness and Emergency Care | Indian Institute of Public Health-Hyderabad / Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) | Identified 10 locations near blackspots for training local people. Trained first responders on Active Bleeding Control (ABC) methods to provide first aid in crash emergencies. | 600+ Trystanders trained on ABC on NH-65 from Hyderabad–Kodad. 4 lives saved in past 3 months. |
Key Outcomes
- In the April 2023-March 2024 window, ADAS buses reported 40% lower accidents
- 60 Greyspots were identified and ranked by severity in 3 corridors and insights have been shared with NHAI and GMR for corrective actions.
- 600+ Trystanders trained on ABC on NH-65 from Hyd – Kodad. The efforts of Good Samaritans trained through this program have saved 4 lives in the April-Jun 2023 window.
Conclusion
The project officially concluded on July 30, 2024, after meeting key milestones across vehicle safety, infrastructure analysis, mobility intelligence, and emergency response training.
Awards
ET Government DIGITECH Award 2023.
Gartner Case Study.
SKOCH Award 2024.
Active Bleeding Control (ABC) training session and Road Safety Workshop activities.