India's First Road Safety Research & Training Centre in Pune
India's first Road Safety Research and Training Centre is being developed over 25 acres at Saswad in Pune district, Maharashtra. The institute aims to improve road safety, provide automated vehicle testing, and train transport personnel.
What happened
India's first integrated Road Safety Research and Training Centre is currently under development in the state of Maharashtra. The project is being implemented by the Maharashtra State Transport Department and the Motor Vehicles Department.
The facility is located at Saswad in Purandar taluka of Pune district. Spanning over 25 acres of land, the centre is designed to serve as a national model for road safety, vehicle testing, and driver competency evaluation.
Important dates
| Site Inspection by Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik | 2 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| News Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- Location of the centre: Saswad, Purandar taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra.
- Core facilities at the centre: Automated Testing Station, Automated Driving Testing Track, and State Road Safety Training and Research Institute.
What candidates should do
- Note down the exact location and total land area of India's first Road Safety Research and Training Centre for current affairs questions.
- Revise key state-level infrastructure initiatives and first-in-India projects launched in Maharashtra.
- Understand the roles of Automated Testing Stations (ATS) and Automated Driving Testing Tracks (ADTT) in modern transport administration.
PrepZen analysis
The establishment of India's first integrated Road Safety Research and Training Centre marks a significant milestone in the country's transport infrastructure. By leveraging technology through Automated Testing Stations and Automated Driving Testing Tracks, the initiative aims to remove human discretion in driving tests and vehicle fitness assessments. For aspirants preparing for banking, SSC, UPSC, and state civil services examinations, questions from this topic are likely to focus on the geographic location, project scope, and specific technological components of India's first such facility.
Practice questions
Q1. Where is India's first Road Safety Research and Training Centre being developed?
Q2. Over how many acres of land is the Road Safety Research and Training Centre in Pune being built?
Q3. Which of the following components is included in the new Road Safety Research and Training Centre in Pune?
Located at Saswad in Purandar taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra.
The centre will span over 25 acres.
🎯 Key Point: India's first Road Safety Research & Training Centre coming up in Pune.
FAQs
Where is India's first Road Safety Research and Training Centre located?
It is located at Saswad in Purandar taluka of Pune district, Maharashtra.
What is the total area of the Road Safety Research and Training Centre project?
The project is spread over an area of more than 25 acres.
Which department is implementing the Road Safety Research and Training Centre in Maharashtra?
It is being implemented by the Maharashtra State Transport Department / Motor Vehicles Department.
What are the main facilities available at the Pune centre?
The centre features an Automated Testing Station (ATS) for vehicle fitness, an Automated Driving Testing Track (ADTT) for licence applicants, and a research institute for road safety.
Sources and references
- newsonair.gov.in (newsonair.gov.in) Official
- dailypinnacle.com (dailypinnacle.com)
- freepressjournal.in (www.freepressjournal.in)
- hindustantimes.com (www.hindustantimes.com)
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