Road Safety Conclave 2026: Igniting a Nationwide Movement for Safer Roads and Responsible Citizens

The Road Safety Conclave 2026 at Vivekanand School, Anand Vihar, Delhi was a powerful demonstration of how grassroots participation can drive national change.

Key Highlights
- Mass Participation: Nearly 4,000 students (Classes 3–12) and 500 teachers from ~100 schools took part.
- Leadership Presence: Shri Harsh Malhotra (Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs) was Chief Guest, joined by MLA Shri Om Prakash Sharma and local councillors.
- Student-Centric Approach: Activities included poster-making, role-play, nukkad natak, panel discussions, documentaries, and innovation challenges—empowering students as Road Safety Ambassadors.

Government Vision
- Infrastructure & Safety: India’s 146,000 km National Highway network is being expanded with integrated safety features.
- 4E Strategy: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Care—aimed at achieving a Zero Fatality Vision.
- Citizen-Centric Measures:
- PM RAHAT Scheme: Cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for accident victims.
- Advanced ambulance networks, trauma care centres, and highway helplines.
- Technology-driven enforcement: AI monitoring, intelligent transport systems, FASTag tolling.

Cultural Shift
- Emphasis on behavioural change: helmets, seat belts, speed limits, avoiding mobile distractions.
- Establishment of school-level Road Safety Clubs and Gate Safety Patrols.
- Anecdotes highlighted how even a child’s insistence on helmet use can ripple into family-wide behavioural change.

Outcome
The conclave concluded with a collective pledge: Safe Roads, Safe India. It reinforced that road safety is not just about infrastructure—it’s about shared responsibility and aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, where progress and safety go hand in hand.