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Road Safety Week

Road Safety Week, 2019

On the day of 4th February 2019 @ 10:00 AM, the opening ceremony program in observance of the 30th National Road Safety week was held at Ummulong stand, Jowai,which was organized by the office of DTO. The program was chaired by DTO himself and was participated by the Hon’ble Deputy Commissioner West Jaintia Hills, Superintendent of Police West Jaintia Hills, D& HO, West Jaintia Hills, Joint Director of School, West Jaintia Hills and Headmen of different Localities of Jowai Town and the President of Local and Tourist Taxi Association and others.

On the same day@ 02:00 pm, a program was conducted at Lad Stadium by conducting combined vehicle checking along with the staff from DTO’s office and also given counselling to violators and pedestrians which was followed by the distribution of pamphlet and light refreshment to staff and participants.

On 05/2/2019 @ 11:00 am,a program was conducted at 8th Mile ShangpungJunction with the staff from DTO and I/C 8th mile Traffic cell along with his staff and Headman of 8th Mile. The VDP’s members were also present during the program hour, later the program was concludedfollowed by the joint vehicle Checking and distribution of pamphlet, counselling to vulnerable road users and light refreshment to staff and participants.

On 06/2/2019 @ 11:00 AM, at 4th mile the program continued by conducting the combined Vehicle Checking along with the staff from DTO’s office and also given counselling to violators which was followed by the distribution of pamphlet and light refreshment to staff and participants.

On 07/02/2019 @ 11:00 am the road safety program was conducted at Ummulong / Wahiajer Taxi Standaccompanied by I/C Ummulong BH along with his staff,the Headman of Ummulong along with the other villages and taxi drivers participated as well. Later it was followed by the vehicle checking at WahMynsoo area and during checking hours gave counselling to violators and distributed the pamphlet.

On 08/02/2019 @ 09:00 am the Road safety program was conducted Amlarem Market and was participated by the staff from DTO’s office, O/C Amlarem PS along with his staff, the villagers and the tourist association of the Amlarem area. Also conducted combined vehicle checking with the DTO’s Office staff at Treiongriang Bridge and gave counselling to violators and distribution of pamphlet.

On the 09/02/2019 @ 10:00 Am the closing ceremony of the road safety week was conducted at Ummulong stand, prior to this there was a rally which was conducted by the Local Taxi association which began from the DTO’s Office to Jrisalein and closed at Ummulong stand. The closing ceremony of the program was participated by DTO, Dy. Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Smt.S Mukherjee, MPS,President, secretary and members of Local and tourist Taxi Association and school students from Jaintia Secondary School.

Sl No. Dated Places
1 05.02.2019 8th Mile
2 06.02.2019 4th Mile And By Pass Area
3 07.02.2019 Wahiajer Ummulong
4 08.02.2019 Amlarem Market
5 09.02.2019 Jowai Ummulong Stand
Road Safety Week, 2020

The 31st National Road Safety Week 2020 on the theme "Bringing Change Through Youth Power" organised by the Office of The Superintendent of Police, West Jaintia Hills DEF was observed on 13.1.2020 to raise public awareness about traffic rules and ultimately reduce casualties due to road accidents in the presence of Enforcement Inspector, Alto Tourist Association, Officer and staff of Jowai Traffic Branch.

Road Safety Week, 2021

In view of the National Road Safety Awareness Program 2021, the Jowai Traffic Branch working under the aegis of the Superintendent of Police, West Jaintia Hills DEF are observing a week long campaign to create awareness among the public regarding traffic rules and to reduce casualties of road accidents, under the theme, "Safe yourself to save your family".

In continuation to the National Road safety week, Jowai Traffic Police conducted an awareness programme today the 24th Feb, 2021 at North Liberty, St. Mary Mazzarello Girls Higher Secondary School and H.K Singh Memorial Secondary School, Jowai on the theme “Safe yourself to save your family”. Inspr. D. Khatri, SI John K. Majaw along with their team explained the basic traffic rules, measures and means to be observed while driving, riding or walking on road/street.

As part of Road Safety Week 2021, a Cycling Rally on the theme “Safe Yourself to Save Your Family” was conducted today the 25th February, 2021 by Jowai Traffic Branch. The rally was flagged-off at 7:00 Am by Dy. Superintendent of Police (Hq/Tr) where more than 36 bicycle riders participated. Participation Certificates were also given to the riders by the Dy. Superintendent of Police during which he appealed to the public that they should respect and follow the road safety rules and strictly to avoid rash driving and over-speeding.

In continuation to the Road Safety Week 2021, today the 25th February, 2021 an awareness programme on the theme “Safe yourself to save your family” was conducted by the Jowai Traffic Police for the Jaintia Tourist Taxi Association and the Local Taxi Association.

In continuation to the Road Safety Week 2021, Jowai Traffic Police conducted an awareness programme on the theme “Safe Yourself to Save Your Family” today the 26.02.2021 at Government Boys’ School, Jowai.

10 kms Marathon was organised today morning as a concluding part of week long observance of "Road Safety Week 2021" *Safe yourself to save your family* Superintendent of Police, West Jaintia Hills flagged off the Marathon and distributed certificates, trophies and a cash prize to the winners. Awareness on Road safety Rules was also deliberated by Officers of Jowai Traffic Branch.

Road Safety Week, 2023

In view of Road Safety Week-2023; Police Stations, Police Out Post and BH of the district conducted an awareness program and pamphlets were also distributed to public.