Leh: A meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC), Leh, was held Wednesday under the chairmanship of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Leh, Ghulam Mohd, to review preparations for the celebration of Road Safety Month, scheduled to be observed from January 1 to January 31.
The meeting focused on coordinated planning, awareness activities, and long-term measures to reduce road accidents and improve traffic management in the district.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Superintending Engineer, PW(R&B) Circle Leh, Chief Education Officer, Leh, Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Leh, Executive Engineer, Construction Division, Assistant Executive Engineer, Project HIMANK, and officials from the Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO), Traffic Police, and other concerned departments.
Detailed discussions were held on the preparation and installation of road safety banners and pamphlets across key locations in Leh district, as well as arrangements for the inauguration function of Road Safety Month at Singe Namgyal Chowk. It was decided that awareness activities would be conducted throughout the month, with active participation from students of colleges, members of civil society, merchant representatives, NGOs, government officials, and other stakeholders.
In consultation with the Regional Transport Office, it was also proposed to award medals and recognition to selected participants for their contribution to road safety awareness. Matters relating to refreshments, programme timings, and logistical arrangements for the inaugural event were also discussed.
The Traffic Police were directed to make comprehensive arrangements for traffic regulation and management during the programmes, while the District Police and Traffic Police will jointly organise road safety awareness drives across the district. The District and UT State Motor Garages were tasked with conducting awareness activities from a disaster management perspective, highlighting vehicle preparedness and emergency response. Departments including Municipal Committee, HIMANK, and PDD were directed to ensure that street lights are made fully functional to enhance road visibility and safety.
The meeting also deliberated extensively on strategies to reduce road accidents in the future, including strengthening enforcement, improving road engineering, enhancing public awareness, and promoting responsible road behaviour. The Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Leh, apprised the Committee about the importance of improved road engineering measures and the implementation of e-bus projects in Leh town to better manage traffic congestion and help prevent accidents.
It was further decided that ARTO, Medical Department, and Traffic Police shall submit their detailed calendars of events for the month-long programme. Directions to committee members, including at the sub-divisional level, will be issued separately to ensure smooth and coordinated implementation of Road Safety Month activities across the district.
The ADC Leh emphasised the need for collective responsibility and inter-departmental coordination to make roads safer for all users and reiterated the administration’s commitment to reducing road accidents through sustained awareness, infrastructure improvement, and effective enforcement.
