Telangana police are set to kick off a road safety initiative called ‘Arrive Alive’ starting January 12 to tackle the high number of road accidents in the state. The campaign, spanning ten days from January 13 to 24, aims to engage the public in reducing road mishaps and fatalities. Director General of Police Sri B. Shivadhar Reddy emphasized the importance of instilling a culture of road safety among all citizens of Telangana.
The primary objectives of the ‘Arrive Alive’ program include fostering behavioral changes to minimize accidents, promoting defensive driving practices, and enhancing road safety measures at the grassroots level. The initiative seeks to position Telangana as a benchmark for road safety in the country through collaborative efforts involving various stakeholders such as students, youth, NGOs, and government bodies. Specific focus areas of the campaign include addressing risky behaviors like not wearing helmets, drunk driving, and using mobile phones while driving.
At the district, divisional, and village levels, the campaign will be led by police officials and local authorities to raise awareness and ensure active participation from the community. Special programs during the ten-day campaign will concentrate on defensive driving, rural road safety, women’s safety, and zero tolerance for drunk driving. Extensive awareness campaigns will be conducted in partnership with educational institutions, transport services, and various community groups to promote a safer road environment.
Director General Shivadhar Reddy has urged Police Commissioners and SPs to implement the ‘Arrive Alive’ initiative uniformly across Telangana. The campaign’s success hinges on collective efforts to combat road accidents and establish Telangana as a beacon of road safety nationwide.
