The first District Road Safety Committee meeting, concerning Kushavati District, was held under the chairmanship of the Collector and District Magistrate, Kushavati District, Gurudas S. T. Desai, in Margao today. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Collector (DRO), member secretary and other members of the District Road Safety Committee, Kushavati.
During the meeting, various important road safety issues were discussed. The Committee emphasised the need to create public awareness about the ‘Good Samaritan Scheme’ and encourage people to assist road accident victims. The importance of conducting awareness programmes during Road Safety Week to promote traffic discipline and safe driving practices was also highlighted. The Committee further discussed the creation of a dedicated webpage or portal for Kushavati District to upload meeting minutes, notifications and other road safety-related information.
Other issues discussed included taking appropriate action against vehicles fitted with unauthorised modified silencers causing noise pollution, ensuring the installation of proper signboards, barricades and warning signals at roadwork sites, and addressing difficulties in the implementation of the PM RAHAT Scheme through effective coordination among the concerned departments.
The Committee was also informed about the identification of one road accident black spot in Quepem taluka, for which necessary corrective measures were emphasised. Additionally, the issue of tourists driving vehicles on beaches was discussed, with emphasis on preventive measures and enforcement of applicable restrictions to ensure public safety.
The meeting highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts by the concerned departments, effective enforcement of traffic regulations and sustained public awareness initiatives to reduce road accidents and improve road safety in Kushavati District.
