Daman Collector Saurabh Mishra hit the headlines for administering oath of road safety to owners of Thar and Fortuner – the two popular SUVs allegedly involved in recent accidents.
Mishra, a 2015 batch IAS of AGMUT cadre, has taken a unique initiative – Thar-Fortuner Sankalp Yatra – urging owners to drive their vehicles responsibly and refrain from displaying ‘bhaigiri' or ‘dadagiri' on the roads.
The Objective is Road Safety
The district administration said that the objective was not merely to take punitive action but first to create awareness about road safety and responsible citizenship.
“SUV owners were urged to drive carefully while keeping in mind the safety of themselves, tourists visiting Daman and other road users. Officials pointed out that Daman is a major tourist destination and witnesses a large influx of visitors, making adherence to road safety norms particularly important,” said a senior official.
The administration also announced a social media campaign with the hashtag #TharKaMatlabZimmedari (Thar Means Responsibility).
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