Project Abhay: Transforming Truck Driver Health & Safety
Project Abhay, an initiative by the Centre for Rural Development & Technology (CRDT), IIT Delhi, in collaboration with Foresight Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), has made remarkable strides in improving the health, vision, and safety of India’s truck drivers.
The project’s impact was highlighted during the culmination ceremony at IIT Delhi, where Prof. Vivek Kumar (CRDT, IIT Delhi) presented the findings in the esteemed presence of Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, and Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi.
Since its launch in March 2024, Project Abhay has successfully screened over 50,000 truck drivers across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, addressing critical health and vision challenges faced by this essential yet underserved workforce.
