India, April 22 -- In a move that blends traffic regulation with a touch of cultural melody, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has revealed plans to introduce a law requiring vehicle horns to mimic the sounds of traditional Indian musical instruments. Speaking at the 78th Foundation Day celebration of Navbharat Times on Monday, Gadkari said he's exploring the possibility of replacing the jarring honks of Indian roads with more soothing sounds like the tabla, dholak, flute, violin, and harmonium. "I am planning to make a law that horns of all vehicles should be in Indian musical instruments so that it is pleasant to hear - flute, tabla, violin, harmonium," he said.

Gadkari also used the occasion to underline t...