FIRST ROAD SAFETY MONTH

Jan. 19, 2021

The first-ever National Road Safety Month was inaugurated, to build awareness about road safety and reduce road accidents in India. The campaign for the same will continue till February 17.

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During the last few years, a road safety week was being organised, but considering the importance of the issue, a month-long programme has been made this year.
The inaugural function was launched by Union Minister for Defence and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways.
Several measures are being taken to reduce road accidents by Restructuring and Strengthening 4E’s of Road safety i.e. (1) Engineering, (2) Education, (3) Enforcement and (4) Emergency care Services.

Source : PIB

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