Jaipur: Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, presiding over the 22nd meeting of the State Road Safety Council on Friday, directed officials from all relevant departments to work with a shared sense of responsibility and transform road safety into a mass movement. He emphasized the need for concrete and effective steps to curb accidents.
Amendments and Immediate Aid
Bairwa called for necessary amendments to road safety guidelines and stressed that immediate assistance must be provided to accident victims without unnecessary delays in sanctioning financial aid.
"Road safety is not merely a government obligation but a collective responsibility of society. The government is making continuous and effective efforts to reduce road accidents, provide immediate aid to the injured, and ensure the safety of every citizen," said Bairwa.
Road Safety Mitras and Training
He instructed that 'Road Safety Mitras' (road safety volunteers) should be provided with necessary safety equipment along with incentive payments. Additionally, drivers of heavy vehicles should receive proper training at the time of licence renewal. Teachers should be given special training to make road safety education effective in schools and colleges, thereby raising awareness among the youth about traffic rules.
The minister also emphasized raising awareness and taking enforcement action to ensure that vehicle drivers operate vehicles only within prescribed time limits, in accordance with the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961.
Infrastructure and Enforcement
During the meeting, directives were issued to ensure the installation of road furniture and safety measures near populated areas, schools, hospitals, junctions, and on connecting minor roads along state and national highways. Bairwa called for strict action against traffic rule violations and directed that priority be given to the fitness, repair, and maintenance of buses to ensure safe, smooth, and comfortable travel for passengers.
Good Samaritans Incentive
In the meeting, it was shared that the incentive amount for Good Samaritans in the state was increased from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000, and 340 Good Samaritans have been honored so far.
