A district-level road safety committee meeting was held at the new auditorium at Sarsaiya Ghat under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh on Saturday. The District Magistrate stated that road safety is not only the responsibility of the administration but also a collective responsibility of society, and that reducing the number of accidents is impossible without public awareness.
Appeal to Parents and Action Against Minors
The District Magistrate appealed to parents not to allow their minor children to drive vehicles under any circumstances. He revealed that 12 challans have been issued so far this year in cases where minors were found driving vehicles. He also directed that a special campaign be launched against bike riders performing stunts in the Ganga Barrage area.
Emergency Medical Services and Road Safety Clubs
The meeting directed that arrangements be made to ensure ambulances reach the most accident-prone locations within five minutes, and that emergency medical services at government hospitals located on such routes be strengthened. The District Magistrate also emphasised establishing Road Safety Clubs in schools and colleges and running extensive public awareness campaigns.
Hospitals Identified Under Pradhanmantri Rahat Jan Arogya Yojana
Health department officials stated that nine hospitals in the district have been identified under the Pradhanmantri Rahat Jan Arogya Yojana: Vedanta Hospital, Delta Hospital, Ashirya Hospital, Chandni Hospital, Ujala Cygnus Kulwanti Hospital, Narayana Hospital, Ramadevi Medical Centre Private Limited, Rama Hospital and Research Centre, and Rama Hospital. All these hospitals are located near the highway.
Enforcement Activities Review
The meeting also reviewed enforcement activities for April 2026. Traffic police took action in 24,885 cases of driving without a helmet, 572 cases of driving without a seat belt, 493 cases of red light jumping, 90 cases of drunk driving, and 175 cases of using a mobile phone while driving. The Transport Department suspended 38 driving licences of individuals found violating traffic rules.
