STATE TIMES NEWS POONCH: In continuation of the efforts to reach out to the local population, Indian Army conducted workshop on ‘Road Safety Awareness’ in Kalsa and Salani village of District Poonch (J&K). Over the years on account of economic prosperity in J&K, the vehicular traffic density has increased several folds which make these roads prone to road accidents. Road and transport has become an integral part of society. Road safety education is as essential as any other basic skill of survival. Road safety knowledge and awareness is created amongst the population through education training and publicity campaigns. The border areas of Poonch region is interspersed with number of roads. However, being a hilly terrain, the roads are narrow and winding with sharp bends, The participants were made aware on importance of wearing helmets and seat belts while driving. If correctly used, seat belts can reduce the risk of death in a road crash. The trainers stressed upon measures to be taken by the participants, to obey traffic rules, avoid drinking and not to talk on mobile phone while driving. The participants applauded the efforts of Indian Army for imparting road safety, knowledge and awareness.
