Bhubaneswar: A watershed moment in road safety unfolded at the Convention Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan, as the Odisha Commerce & Transport Department and Odisha National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the ‘Junior Rakshak’ initiative.
This transformative partnership, graced by Chief Guest Tukuni Sahu, Minister of Commerce & Transport Department & Water Resource Department, Anu Garg, Development Commissioner cum Additional Chief Secretary(ACS) to the Government, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary to Government, Commerce & Transport Department, Santosh Bala, CMD, Odisha State Police Housing and Welfare Corporation Limited, Amitabh Thakur, Transport Commissioner, and Colonel Sagar K Mohanty, Director of Odisha NCC Directorate, marked a resolute commitment to curb the menace of road accidents and save lives.
The historic signing of the MoU was a moment of significance, witnessed and appreciated by all present. The MoU was signed by Lal Mohan Sethi, Addl Commissioner Transport /(Road Safety) and Sagar K Mohanty, Director, NCC, Odisha. This strategic alliance of Junior Rakshak is poised to revolutionize road safety initiatives through collaborative efforts in education and training with a shared goal of creating a culture of preparedness and swift response for helping accident victims.
These NCC cadets-cum-Junior Rakshak will be the future Road Safety Ambassadors who will help in spreading road safety awareness among their friends, family and the public.
With the signing of the MoU, Odisha embarks on a transformative journey towards a future where road accidents are minimized, lives are saved, and communities thrive. Together, a pledge to spread awareness, instil responsible behaviour, and empower the youth to become the frontline defenders of road safety was taken.