Assam: Chandra Mohan Patowary chairs Road Safety Council Meeting

GUWAHATI: The Transport Minister of Assam Chandra Mohan Patowary on Monday reviewed the actions of the stakeholders on the implementation of road safety laws in the state and directed all authorities to take measures for stricter enforcement of road safety rules.

During a State Road Safety Council meeting held at Janata Bhawan, Patowary asked Commissioner of Transport, Adil Khan to compile the accident data of the state from Police (CID), DTOs, and Crash Investigative Teams and analyze the vulnerable spots for corrective measures.

The Minister also directed State PWD (Roads) to mandatorily add rumble strips and signage on all T-junctions or T-intersections connected with the national highways. 

The Transport Minister asked police to collaborate with transport officials for stricter enforcement drives. Calling on people to participate in the road safety initiatives, the Minister said, ‘We must all strive to ensure that no human life is lost because of road accidents.’

Representatives from NHAI informed the Minister that ambulances after every 50 km will be deployed on the national highways and linked with the State Health Department’s common emergency number 108. The Minister also asked them to expedite the construction of flyovers on the national highway.