Bhubaneswar: Odisha National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate and the Commerce &
Transport Department of Odisha signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
launch the ‘Junior Rakshak’ initiative.
The historic signing of the was a moment of significance, witnessed and appreciated by all present. The MoU was signed by Sri Lal Mohan Sethi, Addl Commissioner Transport /(Road Safety) and Sri Sagar K Mohanty, Director, NCC, Odisha.
This strategic alliance of Junior Rakshak is poised to revolutionise road safety initiatives through collaborative efforts in education and training with a shared goal for creating a culture of preparedness and swift response for helping the 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 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.
The Automated Driving Testing System (ADTS) has been inaugurated at six locations i.e Angul, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sundergarh, Keonjhar and Ganjam. Under 5T initiative, Automated Driving Testing Systems (ADTS) is going to be implemented to help reduce accidents by ensuring that only qualified aspirants receive driving licenses.
This objective and automated testing process for driving license making it more efficient and transparent compared to manual testing procedures. In due course of time this ADTS will be implemented at all RTO offices in the State.
Further under 5T initiatives, foundation stone was laid for 23 proposed Truck Terminal
locations by the Minister Commerce and Transport Department. Roadside illegal
parking is a significant cause of road accidents.
