As part of the Road Safety Month celebration, a comprehensive road safety awareness programme was conducted at Dorjee Khandu Government College in Tawang on Friday. The event featured prominent speakers including the Additional DC and District Transport Officer of Tawang, Rinchin Leta, and Deputy SP Kesang Norbu, who provided an insightful address on crucial themes related to road safety. Their talks covered various necessary measures for enhancing road safety, the significant role of police in traffic management, awareness about cybercrime, the detrimental effects of drug abuse, and the importance of education in promoting awareness about these issues while highlighting the intrinsic value of human life.
The programme specifically aimed to sensitize students about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, thereby enhancing their understanding of legal safeguards and responsibilities associated with these laws. Information was also provided regarding new criminal laws, the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, and the Amended Motor Vehicles Act of 2019, ensuring that the students were well-informed about existing legal frameworks governing road safety.
The event concluded with a Road Safety Pledge, encouraging participants to commit to safer roads and responsible citizenship. The engaging nature of the programme rendered it highly beneficial for the students, reinforcing the message that road safety is not merely about following rules but is a collective responsibility. To supplement the initiative, helmets were distributed for free to the collegiate attendees, serving as a practical reminder of the importance of safety on the roads.
