Telangana issues guidelines for management of road safety funds
The Telangana government has issued new guidelines for the management of road safety funds to ensure better coordination and transparency. The funds, collected via a road safety cess, will be managed by a State Road Safety Council.
Why it matters
Improved management of road safety funds is essential for reducing traffic accidents and enhancing infrastructure safety in the region.
Telangana issues guidelines for management of road safety funds left A giant helmet-shaped displayed at Tarnaka X Road in Hyderabad to spread awareness about helmet use and traffic safety among commuters. File RAMAKRISHNA G The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wg9mm6/article71596107.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC5402.jpg RAMAKRISHNA G A giant helmet-shaped road safety display installed at Tarnaka X Road in Hyderabad spreads awareness about helmet use and traffic safety among commuters on Monday, May 25, 2026. Photo: G. RAMAKRISHNA /The Hindu The measures are aimed at ensuring the effective utilisation of funds and better coordination among departments involved in road safety. HYDERABAD The Telangana government has issued comprehensive guidelines for the management and monitoring of road safety funds at the State and district levels, with a focus on reducing accidents and improving road safety. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/telangana-government-launches-tg-tmars-to-unify-traffic-enforcement-road-safety-and-crash-response-across-the-state/article71505180.ece Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, in a statement on Saturday (October 17, 2026), said the government had issued G.O. Ms. No.
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