India, Jan. 16 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in partnership with telecom service providers, has launched a pilot programme to send real-time safety alerts to drivers approaching highway stretches prone to stray cattle movement.

According to an official statement from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the initiative forms part of the road safety measures being implemented during Road Safety Month 2026. It is intended to reduce accidents caused by sudden livestock movement, particularly during foggy conditions and periods of low visibility.

The pilot is being conducted on the Jaipur-Agra and Jaipur-Rewari National Highway corridors. These stretches have been identified as high-risk areas based on past acci...