College Youth to Become 'Road Safety Mitras' in Pune, 19 Districts
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News18•26-01-2026, 22:42
College Youth to Become 'Road Safety Mitras' in Pune, 19 Districts
- •Union Ministries launch 'Road Safety Mitra' initiative in Maharashtra's 19 districts, including Pune.
- •College students from NSS and NYK will promote safe driving habits like helmet use and seatbelts.
- •Volunteers will be trained to provide emergency assistance during the 'golden hour' after accidents.
- •They will identify and report accident-prone 'black spots' to local administration.
- •The campaign targets youth (18-45), the highest proportion of accident victims, making them brand ambassadors.
Why It Matters: Youth-led 'Road Safety Mitra' initiative aims to boost awareness and reduce road accident fatalities in Maharashtra.
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