JAMMU, Sep 30: Safety begins with awareness and responsibility, reinforcing this message, the Road Safety Awareness Club and 8 J&K Girls Bn NCC (Alpha )of PSPS Govt College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, organised a Road Safety Awareness Programme themed “Joy of Safety” in collaboration with Suzuki Motorcycles and Value Life Foundation.
The interactive and enlightening program witnessed enthusiastic participation of around 460 students along with the 120 cadets of 8 J&K Girls Bn. NCC (Alpha Coy). The initiative aimed to sensitize young minds about responsible road behaviour and equip them with practical knowledge to make safer choices on the road.
The dignitaries from Suzuki Motorcycle, Neeraj Yadav, Area Manager, and Rakesh Patel, Programme Director, along with Vivek Kumar and the team from Value Life Foundation conducted engaging sessions on essential aspects of road safety.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Kulvinder Kour, Principal of the College and Chief Guest of the day motivated the students to actively participate in the learning process and urged them to become “Ambassadors of Road Safety.” Dr. Kour also appreciated the efforts of the Road Safety Committee, ANO NCC unit , Suzuki Motorcycles and Value Life Foundation for joining hands in this meaningful CSR initiative.
The experts demonstrated precautionary measures while driving, the importance of wearing helmets, road safety signs and CPR techniques, turning the session into a valuable blend of learning and hands-on experience.
A practical, hands-on training session added an extra dimension to the programme, enabling students and NCC cadets to gain a deeper understanding of safety practices.
Adding an element of excitement to the learning experience, students registered themselves as Ambassadors and Volunteers for the programme and participated in an interactive road safety quiz, with exciting prizes and certificates for participants.
The programme concluded with a Road Safety Pledge taken by students and faculty. The collective pledge echoed commitment to struck a chord with the students, transforming road safety from a set of rules into a shared responsibility and a way of life.