As part of the road safety initiative, the Transport Department led by Ganjam RTO organised a two-day training programme known as “Rakshak” at Chhatrapur to impart training to Master trainers on road safety.
Chief Minister Naveen Pattnaik had launched a road safety initiative on Wednesday with the objective to impart training to 30,000 first responders by 300 Master Trainers across all 30 districts in the State.
Ganjam Collector Vijaya Amruta Kulange graced the event (training camp) that was organized in the premises of Chatrapur Science College here on Thursday as chief guest. In his inaugural address, he said that there is an urgent need to provide treatment quickly to those who get injured in road accidents.
The role of ‘first Saver’(Pratham Rakshyaka) is, therefore, more significant as without waiting for the police to come, the “Rakshyaka” can provide necessary assistance like medical relief or first aid to the accident victims, he told, adding that there should be a collective effort to prevent road accidents.
Additional SP of Ganjam Thakur Prasad Patra who graced the event as guest of honour also described the role of Pratham Rakshyaka during such road accidents.
Joint Commissioner of State Transport Commission (Technical) Dhanjaya Senapati who joined the training camp as trainer while imparting training provided most valuable tips to the interns.
Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Bikash Choudhury in his introductory address spoke the very aims and objectives of the training camp.
Principal of Chatrapur Science College Kishore Kumar Behera offered vote of thanks, while the DIPRO Rabinarayan Behera coordinated.
Representatives of different voluntary organisations, NGOs, Red Cross wings of different schools and colleges were given training. These Master trainers will impart training to others in different training camps to be organised in different parts of the district in subsequent phases.