District Road Safety Committee Meeting Held

Sri Ganganagar: A meeting of the District Road Safety Committee was held on Thursday in the Collectorate Auditorium under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Amit Yadav. The meeting focused on various measures to prevent road accidents, strengthen traffic management, and enhance the effectiveness of road safety initiatives across the district.

District Collector Dr. Amit Yadav stated that ensuring road safety is among the highest priorities of the state government. Reviewing the directives issued during previous Road Safety Committee meetings, he instructed officials to ensure timely compliance and implementation of all pending actions.

He emphasized that no individual should drive a vehicle without wearing a helmet or seat belt. Officials were directed to take strict action against traffic rule violators through challans and enforcement measures, while simultaneously conducting awareness campaigns to encourage compliance with traffic regulations among the general public.

The District Collector further directed that all ongoing road construction projects must include essential road safety measures such as speed breakers, signboards, and other safety installations wherever required. Concerned agencies were instructed to ensure the construction of footpaths and covered drainage systems alongside new roads to prevent waterlogging during the monsoon season.

He also directed regular trimming and maintenance of roadside vegetation and bushes to ensure that drivers' visibility is not obstructed.

The Municipal Council and other concerned departments were instructed to complete pothole repair and road maintenance work on all major roads before the onset of the rainy season. Additionally, officials were directed to ensure proper drainage arrangements in all underbridges across the district and complete necessary monsoon preparedness measures in advance.

Discussing the issue of unauthorized parking along roadsides and in urban areas, Dr. Yadav instructed the Municipal Council and Traffic Police to undertake joint enforcement drives against illegal parking. He noted that unauthorized parking in public spaces is a major contributor to road accidents and called for special monitoring of such areas.

The committee also reviewed identified accident-prone black spots on national highways and major roads. Officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) were directed to implement necessary safety measures at these locations to minimize the risk of accidents.

Considering the approaching monsoon season, the meeting emphasized the importance of cleaning roadside drains and maintaining efficient water drainage systems. The District Collector instructed the Municipal Council and relevant departments to identify waterlogging-prone areas and make timely arrangements to ensure uninterrupted traffic movement during heavy rainfall.

He also directed concerned departments to remove roadside obstructions, including electric poles, hanging wires, and other hazards that may compromise public safety.

Further, the District Collector instructed the Municipal Council to operate a special campaign for nighttime sanitation and ensure regular cleanliness on major roads and public places, thereby providing citizens with a clean, safe, and healthy environment.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Collector (Administration) Subhash Kumar, CMHO Dr. Ajay Singla, Mrs. Rajesh, Ms. Yashika Chaudhary, Mr. Arvindra Singh, Mr. Bhimsen Swami, Mr. Mangat Setia, along with officials from the Police Department, Transport Department, Municipal Council, NHAI, and other concerned departments.

All departments were directed to establish better coordination in road safety-related activities to ensure the safety and well-being of the public.