Punjab has witnessed a significant improvement in road safety outcomes following the establishment of the Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF), leading to a 48% decrease in road accident deaths. The SSF’s approach emphasizes quick emergency response, immediate first aid, and enhanced trauma care, contributing to saving lives.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann highlighted the positive impact of the Sadak Surakhya Force, mentioning its pivotal role in transforming accident-prone areas like the Patiala-Sirhind ‘killer road.’ Additionally, the force has facilitated the construction of 43,000 km of high-quality roads, attracting interest from various states and earning recognition from the Prime Minister as a national model.
CM Mann emphasized that Punjab’s success in reducing road accident fatalities has inspired other states to adopt a similar model. The specially trained SSF, comprising 1,597 personnel and equipped with 144 vehicles, has effectively patrolled 4,200 km of accident-prone highways, significantly curbing road accidents and ensuring the safety of accident victims.
The Chief Minister underscored the importance of immediate first aid and proper hospital treatment for accident victims, highlighting the transformation of the once perilous Patiala-Sirhind road into a safer route. He also mentioned the government’s initiative to construct 43,000 km of high-quality roads in Punjab to enhance connectivity.
