JAMMU, Oct 8: A Road Safety Awareness Programme and First Responder Training (FRT) Session was organized today at Government Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu, in collaboration with the Value Life Foundation (VLF) and Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), with active support from Traffic Police City Jammu.
The programme commenced with the registration of more than 200 students, followed by a formal welcome ceremony. Dr. Asha Sharmal extended a warm welcome to Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta, Principal, GGM Science College; Aswini Sharma, DSP Traffic; Sandeep Kumar, Area Manager, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL); and Vivek Kumar, Programme Manager, Value Life Foundation.
Dr. Fraz Ahmed, Convener, Road Safety Club, welcomed the Principal Sir and all the distinguished dignitaries, guests, faculty members, volunteers and students present on the occasion.
In his address, Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta, Principal, GGM Science College, emphasized that road safety is a shared responsibility and requires responsible behaviour from every citizen.
He appreciated the initiative of the Value Life Foundation and Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. for conducting the First Responder Training and sensitizing students on safe road practices. He stressed the importance of following traffic rules, wearing helmets, avoiding rash and distracted driving and extending timely assistance during road emergencies.
He encouraged the students to become responsible Road Safety Ambassadors and carry the message of road safety to their families and communities.
He also appreciated the Traffic Police, NSS, NCC, Road Safety Club and all volunteers for their active participation in the programme.
The programme was led by Vivek Kumar, Programme Manager, Value Life Foundation and it aimed to sensitize students towards responsible road behaviour, strict adherence to traffic rules, safe riding practices, and the importance of timely first response during road emergencies.
It also sought to empower young students as responsible Road Safety Ambassadors and encourage them to actively contribute towards creating greater awareness about road safety within the college and the wider community.
An interactive theory session on Road Safety was conducted by the VLF team, followed by practical demonstrations and an engaging Slow-Ride Competition at the designated demonstration area.
A special volunteering activity was also organized for 20 selected Road Safety Ambassadors and Volunteers at the College Gate, focusing on community volunteering and road safety awareness.
Certificates and rewards were distributed to recognize their active participation. The programme witnessed active participation and support from the NSS POs Dr Shalini Sharma, and Dr Amit Kumar Bali and NCC ANO Dr. Devinder Kumar Sharma of GGM Science College, whose volunteers and cadets contributed to the smooth conduct of the programme and community awareness activities.
The programme was organized under the aegis of the Road Safety Club of GGM Science College, The Road Safety Club comprises Dr. Fraz Ahmed, Convener; Dr. Sukhdeep Singh Sasan, Co-Convener; and members Dr. Sheetu Raina, Dr. Ratika Sharma, Prof. Asha Sharmhal, Prof. Sanjay Kumar, Dr. Reetika Rani, Prof. Vishal Sharma, Prof. Rajiv Kumar, and Prof. Varun Arya.
The programme concluded with students taking a pledge to follow traffic rules, practise responsible road behaviour, and spread awareness about road safety in their communities.
The organizers expressed their sincere gratitude to Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta, Principal, GGM Science College, for his constant encouragement, guidance, and support in making the programme a success. Special appreciation was also expressed to Dr. Fraz Ahmed, Convener, Road Safety Club, for his initiative, coordination, and dedicated efforts in organizing the programme and promoting road safety awareness among students.