Maharashtra
India Gets Its First ‘Musical Path’
- 14 Feb 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
India has unveiled its first-ever ‘musical path’ on the Mumbai Coastal Road, where vehicles driving at a prescribed speed trigger the iconic song Jai Ho.
Key Points:
- Musical Path: A musical path (or musical road) is a specially engineered road stretch where grooves or rumble strips are cut at precise intervals.
- Location: Mumbai Coastal Road
- First of its kind: India’s first musical road
- Music Played: Jai Ho (Oscar-winning song from Slumdog Millionaire)
- Executing Agency: The project was executed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Speed Regulation: The music only plays correctly if the driver maintains the prescribed speed limit.
- This acts as a psychological speed governor, encouraging safe driving habits.
- Anti-Fatigue Measure: The auditory engagement helps prevent "highway hypnosis" and keeps drivers alert on long, monotonous stretches.
- Tourism & Branding: Following the lead of countries like Japan, South Korea, and the USA, Mumbai aims to enhance its urban infrastructure appeal.
