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.

About:

  • 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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