Una District Administration Takes Measures to Enhance Road Safety for Students

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The Deputy Commissioner of Una district, Jatin Lal, has taken strict notice of students riding scooters or bikes to school and has instructed the Education Department to issue clear instructions to every school, emphasizing the safety of children as a top priority. The district administration has also directed the Superintendent of Police, all SDMs, and officers from various departments to maintain special vigilance around school commuting times and take immediate action if they find minor children riding scooters or bikes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Deputy Commissioner, Jatin Lal, has directed the Education Department to issue clear instructions to every school in Una district to prioritize the safety of children.
  • School principals will be held accountable if any random inspection finds a student's scooter or bike parked in a school.
  • The Education Department has been instructed to increase road safety awareness among students in grades 9th to 12th through regular activities and awareness programs.
  • The district administration has made a provision to provide a cash incentive of Rs 25,000 to individuals who assist those injured in road accidents.
  • The initiative aims to motivate people to provide timely assistance to those in need.

Statistics:

  • 9th to 12th-grade students will be targeted in road safety awareness programs.
  • Rs 25,000 will be provided as a cash incentive to individuals who assist those injured in road accidents.
  • Rs 25,000 will also be provided under the Central government's Good Samaritan Scheme.
  • Barricades and security measures will be strengthened in the Mehatpur area as needed.
  • Joint inspections of Banne Di Hatti, Daulatpur Chowk, Baduhi, and other sensitive areas in the Gagret and Amb subdivisions will be conducted.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services (permission granted by United News of India)
  • United News of India