The Commerce and Transport Department has intensified its efforts to reduce accidents and fatalities across the state, with focus on rural areas and high-risk districts. A meeting was convened at Kharavela Bhavan, chaired by Principal Secretary Usha Padhi and attended by Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur, with representatives from IIT Madras.
Dr. Venkatesh Balasubramaniam, Head of the Center of Excellence for Road Safety at IIT Madras, shared comprehensive insights on utilizing modern techniques and structured approaches to enhance road safety management.
The discussions highlighted the underlying causes of accidents, potential strategies to mitigate them, and methods to save lives in accident-prone areas. Special emphasis was placed on raising awareness among road users in Odisha. The Principal Secretary underscored the significance of timely execution and the measurable impact of all planned initiatives.
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