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INTERVIEW

“We want to modernize

150 depots across Maharashtra”

Anil Parab, Transport Minister,
Government of Maharashtra speaks about
his priorities, importance of technology
in road safety and plans to rejuvenate

the State Transport Corporation in an
exclusive interview with Rahul Kamat

As the newly appointed state transport bus was speeding,
Transport Minister of which led to this accident.
Maharashtra, what are your However, on the other hand, the
priorities which you would auto was filled with overcapacity.
like to take upon a war- We are thinking about training
footing note? to all the state transport drivers
At present, my priorities and so that they can adhere to the
focus are on road safety. There speed limit and avoid such life-
are certainly important elements, threatening accidents. Recently,
which have been brought to I met the Chief Secretary of
my notice. Firstly, the rules Maharashtra, and have asked
and regulations need to be to submit a report on several
streamlined, which means, there measures that can be undertaken
are certain regulations for road to minimize the road accidents.
safety that needs compliance by As per my understanding, a
commuters. study was conducted by the
The latest example of road previous government on road
safety negligence is an accident safety, however, we are yet to
happened between an auto and analyze how effectively it was
state transport bus in which implemented, and what is the
all the people travelling in the result till now.
auto died on the spot. In such Besides, I have instructed my
accidents, we are unable to officials to share the report on the
understand who’s at fault. conditions of state transport buses.
Because, as per onlookers, the This is mainly to check if they are

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