Overview
- Odisha will open its state campaign on Saturday with a public oath and padayatra in Bhubaneswar, alongside frequent surprise checks and no grace period for violations under the Motor Vehicles Act.
- In Telangana, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar launched the drive, released awareness materials, distributed helmets, and urged Road Safety Clubs in all schools with student–parent pledges.
- Telangana’s plan targets accident black spots and strengthens driver preparedness through depot-level training, pre-trip breathalyser tests, and simulator-based instruction, with RTC aiming to cut accidents toward zero.
- Districts such as Bokaro and Gautam Budh Nagar rolled out awareness vehicles and set zero‑fatality goals, pairing outreach with tighter action on overspeeding and drunk driving.
- Officials will spotlight victim-support measures including the Veer assistance scheme, cashless treatment for the injured, hit‑and‑run compensation, and promotion of Good Samaritan practices.