One day program on road safety awareness

Under the aegis of Comm-zenith, Post Graduate Department of Commerce in collaboration with National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme Unit and IQAC, organized a one-day ‘Awareness Program on Road Safety’. The chief guest of this program was Mr. Gurjeet Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Traffic Department of Durg district and the special guest of the occasion was Mr. Gaurav Vaidya, Business Development Manager, (Maruti Driving School), Bhilai.

Dr. Sapna Sharma, Head, Department of Commerce, welcomed all the guests and students. The college Principal Dr. M.G. Roymon discussed about the responsibility of the youth towards following the traffic rules diligently and inspiring others to do the same. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Gaurav Vaidya, said that the interactive session would create traffic awareness among students which is very important as it makes them sensitive towards the importance of their and others’ lives.

Chief Guest Mr. Gurjeet  Singh while addressing the students highlighted the fact that every year in India near about one lakh fifty thousand people lose their lives in road accidents .The main cause for all the pain and loss of life is the fast and furious driving done by the people. These accidents can be stopped if the traffic rules are properly followed.

Speaking about the traffic signals, Shri Rajmani Singh of the Traffic Department said that today’s youth should not drive under the influence of intoxicants and must use helmets & seat belts. This will not diminish the beauty of youth.

Principal Dr. M.G.Roymon felicitated the chief guest with a memento as a mark of respect. The guests distributed prizes to all the winners of the quiz competition. All the staff members of PG Department of Commerce, Dr Surekha Jawade and students were present on this occasion. The program was conducted by NCC officer Lt. Dr. Laxman Prasad and the vote of thanks was given by Mr. Mahendra Ikhar, Program Officer of National Service Scheme Unit.