Chief Minister Raman Singh will launch a weeklong Traffic Safety and Awareness Campaign near Marine Drive on Sunday.
Assembly Speaker Gaurishankar Agrawal, Member of Parliament Ramesh Bais, Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agrawal and Public Works Department Minister Rajesh Munat will also be present on this occasion.
Officials on Saturday informed that the campaign will be conducted from May 15 to 21. The purpose of hosting the camp is to encourage people for wearing helmet while driving, avoid taking alcohol while driving and also avoid mobile phones during driving.
"In a recent released report, the road accidents within the city have reduced by 25 percent. We want people to be more aware about the benefits of traffic rules and regulations," said BJP legislator Shrichand Sundrani who is among the organizing members of the programme.
Notably, the campaign would involve rallies at various spots of the state capital. The first rally is scheduled from Marine Drive to Shankar Nagar on Sunday.
On Monday, the second rally will be held from Marine Drive to Jai Stambh Chowk. The other rallies are scheduled from the same Marine Drive to Railway Station, Pandri Bus Stand, Shankar Nagar Turning Point and Pandri Mandi Gate and Mekahara Chowk respectively.