The State Transport Department announced the establishment of the country’s first Road Safety Research and Training Centre at Saswad in Pune district on 3 November 2026.
- The pioneering facility is being developed across an expanse of approximately 25 acres of land.
- The centre is slated to feature an Automated Vehicle Inspection Centre, a dedicated driver skills testing track, and a Road Safety Training and Research Institute.
- Vehicle inspections at the centre will utilize automated systems to assess critical parameters including brakes, lights, suspension, and pollution levels.
