A workshop on ‘Road Traffic Safety Awareness’ was held in University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) at its Bidholi campus, conducted under the aegis of the ‘Department of Student Development & Support (DSDS)’ of the university and supported by the ‘Indian Orthopedic Association’. Ashok Kumar, ADGP, law and order (Uttarakhand), lokeshwar Singh, SP, traffic Dehradun, Dr Vimal Nautiyal, renowned Orthopedic surgeon and Dr Himanshu Kochhar, a senior Orthopaedist were among those present at the workshop.
Kumar, in his address, appreciated the contributions of the medical fraternity in the areas of prevention as well as cure of the road accident victims from time to time. “The ever increasing populations and number of vehicles on road make it mandatory for all parts of the society like law enforcement agencies, doctors, citizens and students to work together for prevention of road accidents,” ADG stated. He added that young students can play an important role by forming ‘Junior Traffic Zones’ for road safety.