<h1>Nitin Gadkari blames poor road designs and faulty project reports for India's rising road accidents; calls for safety reforms.</h1> Union Minister Nitin Gadkari attributed the rise in road accidents in India to faulty detailed project reports (DPRs) and poor road designs by civil engineers and consultants. Speaking at the Global Road Infratech Summit & Expo, he emphasized the need for improved road safety measures and accountability. Gadkari urged the adoption of new technologies and sustainable materials to enhance safety, noting that India's road signage and marking systems are inadequate. He highlighted that India recorded 180,000 road accident deaths in 2023 and aims to reduce accidents by 50% by 2030. International Road Federation's president emeritus echoed the call for prioritizing safety in road design and management.