KEONJHAR: Taking forward the vision of “Samrudha Odisha, Viksit Odisha”, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched the Zero Accident Day (ZAD) or Shunya Durghatana Divas campaign in Keonjhar district, calling for collective efforts to make Odisha an accident-free state.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Commerce and Transport Department, aims to raise road safety awareness and reduce fatalities in accident-prone regions of the state.
Campaign Highlights
- CM Majhi inaugurated a Zero Accident Selfie Point.
- Flagged off road safety awareness chariots across all 13 blocks of Keonjhar.
- Launched a district-wide signature campaign.
- Felicitated road safety propagators for their contribution.
Speaking on the occasion, Majhi said:
“Safety is not only the government’s responsibility. It is the collective responsibility of every individual. Our goal is to take the Zero Accident Day message to every city, village, and household.”
Focus on Keonjhar’s Road Safety Challenges
Keonjhar, a mining-rich district with thousands of trucks and heavy vehicles moving daily, faces unique road safety challenges. The CM urged transporters, drivers, and companies to:
- Follow safety norms strictly
- Ensure regular maintenance of heavy vehicles
- Provide driver training programs
Majhi stressed that strict adherence to safety guidelines could prevent many accidents.
Technical Support & Expansion Plans
Keonjhar is the first district in Odisha to implement Zero Accident Day after its pilot success in Bhubaneswar. With technical assistance from IIT Madras, a 14-day program has been launched to guide preventive measures and strengthen road safety systems in the district.
Dignitaries Present
The launch was attended by several leaders and officials, including Rajya Sabha MP Sujit Kumar, Keonjhar MP Anant Nayak, MLAs Badri Narayan Patra, Sanatan Mahakud, Akhila Nayak, Fakir Mohan Nayak, Abhimanyu Sethi, along with DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, STA Commissioner Amitabh Thakur, DIG Brijesh Ray, and Collector Vishal Singh.
Odisha’s Road Safety Resolve
CM Majhi emphasized that the campaign reflects Odisha’s collective resolve to safeguard lives and transform road safety into a people’s movement.
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