Bishnupur, Thoubal flag off National Road Safety Month
Source: The Sangai Express

Bishnupur, January 15 2025: The Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur, Lourembam Bikram, today flagged off the 36th National Road Safety Month, 2025 under the theme "Parvaah (Care)" for the district at the Mini Secretariat Complex, Bishnupur.

The event was organized by the District Transport office, Bishnupur, in collaboration with the SP office Bishnupur, Zonal Education office Bishnupur, and Chief Medical office Bishnupur, under the supervision of District Administration, Bishnupur.

The observation featured a variety of activities aimed at promoting road safety, including a road safety enforcement drive, school road safety awareness campaigns, quiz and drawing competition, public awareness programs in public places, poster campaign, and awareness about the hit-and-run motor compensation scheme.

During the event, the Deputy Commissioner administered the Road Safety Pledge 2025, calling all participants to commit to safe driving practices.

The pledge emphasized the importance of following traffic rules by wearing helmets while riding two-wheelers, using seat belts while driving, avoiding the use of mobile phones while driving, refraining from driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, respecting the rights of pedestrians, and actively promoting road safety within the community.

A key highlight of the program was the application of the "Golden Rules for Road Safety" to vehicles operating on the roads, reinforcing safe practices for all road users.

District Transport officer Khumujam Jimmy Singh, speaking on the occasion, noted that the road safety month is being observed across the district under the guidance of the State Transport Department.

The main aim of the observation is to reduce accidents and increase awareness about road safety, he added.

He urged the public to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations and advised drivers to avoid using high beam lights at night to prevent accidents.

The flag-off event was also attended by Additional District Magistrate T Opendra.

districtlevel officials, bike riders, and auto drivers.

Thoubal

As held across the nation, Deputy Commissioner Thoubal, Ahanthem Subhash today kicked off the National Road Safety Month with an awareness programme at Lilong keithei in Thoubal district The awareness programme was organised by the District Administration in collaboration with National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).

Speaking at the event, Deputy Commissioner, Ahanthem Subhash said that the National Road Safety Month, which is to be observed from January 1-31 is aimed to raise awareness about road safety and reduce the number of road accidents.

Since the completion of National Highway 102, Trans-International Highway along Thoubal district, the number of road accidents has significantly increased in the district.

As per report from the Transport Department of Thoubal district, a total number of around 90 e-challan was recorded and a total amount of Rs 6,15,000 was collected as fine from traffic violators, and the Traffic police collected a total amount of Rs 49,000 as fine from traffic violators last year, he added.

As part of the event, a free eye camp was also conducted organised by the District Hospital Thoubal.

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