Nitin Gadkari (Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways) identified faulty DPRs as key cause of road accidents
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Consultants of faulty detailed project reports culprits: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari strongly criticized consultants preparing faulty Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), linking them to 5 lakh annual road accidents and 1.8 lakh deaths in India. He announced a dual audit mechanism — performance audit alongside financial audit — with strict penalties including blacklisting for contractors compromising construction quality. This highlights systemic failures in infrastructure planning and the government's push for accountability in road safety.
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India records 5 lakh road accidents and 1.8 lakh deaths annually due to poor DPR quality
Government to implement performance audit in addition to financial audit for infrastructure projects
Contractors compromising quality will face punishment and blacklisting
Emphasis on economic losses and safety risks from defective project planning and construction
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