Road Safety Seminar Organized at Raj Bhavan, Governor calls for making road safety a mass movement
Dehradun | April 30, 2025, Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) participated in a road safety seminar organized at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday. Addressing the gathering, the Governor stated that road safety is not limited to traffic rules alone, but is deeply connected with public awareness, collective responsibility, and responsible behavior by citizens. He appealed to all departments, educational institutions, media, and social organizations to turn road safety into a mass movement, thereby instilling a natural sense of discipline and responsibility among the general public.
Addressing school children in particular, the Governor encouraged them to become brand ambassadors of road safety, to spread awareness within their families and communities, and to set an example by following the rules themselves.
He emphasized that in a hilly state like Uttarakhand, road safety challenges are even more complex. The geographical terrain, narrow and winding roads, steep slopes, and changing weather conditions all increase the risk of road accidents. In such conditions, alertness, restraint, and adherence to rules while driving are essential for saving lives. Wearing helmets, fastening seat belts, and obeying speed limits can serve as a guarantee of life protection.
The Governor also called for strict action against violators and urged everyone to follow traffic rules. He stressed that road safety is not solely the government’s or administration’s responsibility, but a moral duty of every citizen.
During the seminar, Dr. Devendra Singh, Director of the Central Road Transport Institute, and Technical Officer Mr. Prashant Khadge shared key insights on road safety with the audience. They emphasized that road safety should not just be about regulations, but should become a part of every individual’s lifestyle. They highlighted that negligence and disregard for rules are major causes of road accidents in India.
On this occasion, the event convener Padma Shri Dr. B.K.S. Sanjay shed light on the objectives and background of the seminar. He stated that the simplest way to reduce accidents is for everyone to learn and follow traffic rules. He appealed to the government to take effective steps to educate people about these rules and ensure their implementation. He also requested the Governor to include road safety education in the school curriculum.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gaurav Sanjay gave an audio-visual presentation highlighting the personal, familial, social, and economic impacts of road accidents. He urged the youth to always wear helmets while riding two-wheelers and use seat belts while driving four-wheelers.
The seminar was attended by Padma Shri Premchand Sharma, ADG V. Murugesan, Dr. Sudha Rani Pandey, Dr. Gaurav Sanjay, other distinguished guests, and a large number of school students.