District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya presided over a meeting today to discuss and plan activities and awareness programs on traffic rules in light of the ongoing National Road Safety Month-2024, scheduled from January 15 to February 14.
In attendance were SSP Traffic Faisal Qureshi, RTO Jammu, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Harbaksh Singh, Chief Education Officer Jagdeep Kumar Padha, representatives from GREF and other concerned officers.
The District Magistrate emphasised the pivotal role of youth participation for the successful execution of the awareness campaign while noting the role of volunteers in spreading awareness during the Road Safety Month.
Officers from the Public Works Department were directed to address road conditions by filling potholes and installing safety measures such as reflectors and mirrors to prevent accidents. The DM proposed workshops and awareness sessions targeting college students to enhance road safety awareness.