Agartala, September 25,2026: A district-level Road Safety Awareness and Sensitisation Programme was organised today at Bishalgarh Town Hall by the Transport Department in collaboration with the Sepahijala District Administration. The programme was inaugurated by Minister Sushanta Choudhary, who addressed the gathering and underscored the importance of road safety, responsible road behaviour and strict compliance with traffic regulations. He elaborated on various road safety concerns and urged students to follow traffic rules and adopt safe practices while using roads.

As part of the programme, the Minister administered the Road Safety Pledge, during which participants pledged to comply with traffic regulations, exercise caution while using roads and contribute to creating a safer road environment.

The programme was attended by the IGP, Law and Order; the Superintendent of Police (SP); the District Magistrate; the Additional District Magistrate; the Transport Secretary; the Transport Commissioner; SDMs; MLAs Sushanta Deb, Tafajjal Hossain and Antara Deb Sarkar; the Director of Health Services; the JTC; the DTC; the CMVI; and other senior officials.

Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and students also participated in the programme. The Transport Minister conducted an engaging and informative interactive session with the students and PRI representatives, discussing various road safety concerns and encouraging their active participation in promoting traffic discipline. Transport Commissioner Subrata Choudhary conducted the technical session, providing detailed information on three important initiatives: PM Rahat, hit-and-run provisions and the Rahabir Scheme. He explained their key provisions, objectives and significance in ensuring timely assistance and support during road accidents and other emergency situations.

The programme highlighted that effective road safety requires collective responsibility, public awareness, discipline and strict compliance with traffic laws. The participation of officials, PRI representatives and students underscored the importance of involving all sections of society in promoting road safety and protecting lives on the roads.