Madhya Pradesh
'Vision Zero Madhya Pradesh' Scheme
- 19 Aug 2021
- 2 min read
Why in News
- On August 18, 2021, Madhya Pradesh Transport and Revenue Minister Govind Singh Rajput virtually launched the 'Vision Zero Madhya Pradesh' scheme based on a safe transport system to prevent road accidents and save the lives of the injured.
Key Points
- It is noteworthy that Madhya Pradesh is second in the country in road accidents. Keeping this in mind, a five-pillar-based “Vision Zero Madhya Pradesh” plan has been prepared. This includes safe speed, safe road, safe vehicle, safe driver behavior and post-accident assistance.
- "Vision Zero Madhya Pradesh" would be implemented with the cooperation of other departments along with transport and with the participation of the entire society including voluntary organizations.
- On this occasion, the Transport Minister called for all the citizens to fulfill our responsibility to avoid road accidents.
- Transport Commissioner Mukesh Jain said that the first hour is very important for the injured after the accident, if the injured is taken to the hospital within an hour, then his life can be saved. Those who helped take the injured person to the hospital are no longer questioned, but respected.
- Additional Transport Commissioner Arvind Saxena administered the oath to all the participants to follow the road safety rules.
