Pradhan directs NCERT to introduce road safety modules in curriculum of students of Class 1-12

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday requested NCERT to embody audio visible modules on road safety for age and sophistication acceptable programs for students of Class 1 to 12, to sensitise students concerning the visitors guidelines.

Addressing an occasion right here, Pradhan additional stated modules ought to be launched in this tutorial yr(2025-26) as an elective topic.

“Road safety cannot be an optional subject…I am directing the Ministry of Education and NCERT to prepare audio visual modules on road safety for age and class appropriate courses for students of Class 1 to 12,” he stated. According to the minister, round 25 crore students are finding out in colleges in India.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari stated that India accounts for five lakh accidents, inflicting 1.8 lakh deaths and harm to 3 lakh individuals yearly. The minister raised considerations that 10,000 deaths are of kids under 18 years. Gadkari additional stated that the federal government has determined to present an award of ₹25,000 to those that will assist accident victims.

“We have taken a decision that any third person who is going to help accident victim, we will give him an award of ₹25,000. Also, if any accident victim is admitted to any hospital, we will provide financial support of upto ₹1.5 lakh for a maximum period of 7 days from date of the accident,” he stated.

Pradhan additionally recommended for incorporating programs on vitality conservation consciousness in colleges.

Gadkari stated the federal government has launched a number of new guidelines, like necessary carrying of rear seat belts, and these habits ought to be taught early in childhood. “I would request students to advise their parents against using mobile phones while driving, and encourage responsible behaviour on roads,” he stated.

Gadkari recommended that college infrastructure like entry and exit factors should even be made safer, with lifts for kids and aged individuals.