Road Safety Month 2024 Kicks Off with a Focus on ‘Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Mind, Safe People’
TFP Bureau, Raipur; January 14, 2024: The commencement of Road Safety Month 2024 was marked by a vibrant event centered around the theme ‘Healthy body, healthy mind, healthy mind, safe people.’ The inter-departmental lead agency for Road Safety, in collaboration with Traffic Police Raipur, organized a Yoga, Aerobics, and Zumba program at Anupam Garden in the city from 6:30 am today. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing various educational institutions and members of voluntary organizations, creating an impactful moment for health and public awareness.
Every year, during Road Safety Month, efforts are made to raise awareness about traffic safety and adherence to rules. This year’s campaign involves a comprehensive traffic awareness drive led by the Road Safety Lead Agency and Traffic Police, with the active involvement of voluntary organizations such as Chhattisgarh NCC, Scouts, Guides, NSS, and others. Various public awareness programs are being organized across educational institutions, social service organizations, gardens, cultural events, gram panchayats, chaupalas, and major market areas in the city. Trained traffic police officers are disseminating information on traffic rules and safety, emphasizing the importance of responsible driving.
The program at Anupam Garden featured participants from diverse groups, including special children from ‘Kopalvani,’ the ‘Stay Fit with Me’ Fitness Group, the Yellow Fitness Army, NCC Cadets, NSS Scouts, PTS Mana instructor trainees, Parmalaya Yoga Sadhak, and students from different educational institutions. The event aimed to promote health and knowledge among participants, fostering a sense of well-being.
Distinguished individuals, including Mr. Sanjay Sharma (Chairman of the Inter Departmental Lead Agency), Mr. Dinesh Tank (Assistant Director of Education), Mr. Saranjit Singh (Director of Naman Aviation), Mr. Sharad Tamrakar of LIC, RJ Mr. Animesh, Ms. Shubhangi and the team from ‘Stay Fit With Me’ Group, and teachers from Amazon Khileshwar, joined the program. The presence of NCC, Scouts, NSS officers, and other notable citizens and yoga practitioners added to the success of the event, promoting the importance of a healthy lifestyle and responsible road behavior.