JAMMU: Governor N N Vohra today approved the draft Road Safety Policy of the State which would now be put in public domain for suggestions from all the common people.
“To elicit views and comments from road users and people at large, the Governor has directed the Chief Secretary to put the draft Road Safety Policy in the public domain through print and electronic media, by February 10,” an official spokesperson said.
“The last date of receiving comments and views from various stakeholders and people will be February 29,” he said.
The Governor has directed that all views and suggestions received should be critically examined by the Transport Department and put up to him through the Advisor.
“The salient features of the Policy include, establishing Centre of Excellence across the State to create capacity in road safety research, raising awareness among key decision makers, stakeholders and NGOs to facilitate them in planning and promoting road safety,” he said.
Implementation of road safety initiatives, creating a network of Trauma Health Care facilities on National Highways and State Highways are included in it. (AGENCIES)
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