The reasoning: burden
Road Accidents in India 2023 (MoRTH): 4,80,583 crashes; 1,72,890 deaths (highest recorded); 4.63 lakh injured. 66.4% of victims aged 18–45. Deaths by road type: national highways 36.5%, state highways 22.8%, other roads 40.7%. 54,568 killed not wearing helmets; 16,025 not wearing seat belts. Leading cause: over‑speeding. Two‑wheeler riders and pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users.