Why road accident death figures differ in govt reports, Gadkari tells Rajya Sabha

Differences in road accident death tolls reported by various Indian government bodies are due to inconsistent reporting practices across states and Union Territories, according to the central government. Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari addressed the issue in the Rajya Sabha, explaining the variations.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) are two key agencies that publish data on road accidents. The government acknowledged that these differing methodologies at the state level contribute to the discrepancies observed in the national figures.

Gadkari's statement aimed to clarify why figures might appear contradictory when comparing reports from different sources. The explanation highlights the complexities in data collection and standardization across India's diverse administrative regions.