Jaipur: There is a giant train to stop deaths in highway accidents. Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has written a letter. A letter has been written to Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma relating to highway accidents. Last yr 1.7 lakh folks misplaced their lives in accidents. Most of the deaths of individuals between 18 to 45 years are occurring in accidents.
64 p.c of deaths in accidents have been of two-wheelers or pedestrians. In view of this, a giant occasion will likely be organized from 1st to thirty first January. The month of January will likely be celebrated as “National Road Safety Month”. Gadkari urged to rejoice “National Road Safety Month” within the state. It was recommended to provide district sensible targets to all Collectors-SPs.
Officials ought to be given targets to cut back highway accidents. Get highway engineering audit finished by means of engineering schools. Launch an emotionally-impactful marketing campaign to make highway security a public motion. Run zero tolerance marketing campaign on drink and drive, over dashing, mistaken aspect driving.
