21/08/2026
For many people in India, walking means navigating blocked footpaths, broken pavements, or busy roads.
This World Pedestrian Day, let's recognise that safe, continuous and accessible footpaths are essential for safer mobility.
The Supreme Court of India has recognised usage of footpaths by pedestrians as a fundamental right and has directed authorities to keep them free from obstructions.
National Highways Authority of India - NHAI Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety Allianz, Global Health Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) Centre for Environment Education Consumer VOICE Cuts Cart Parisar SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) Nitin Gadkari World Health Organization (WHO)