Ladakh Tribal Foundation in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra, Kargil, and the Transport Department, Kargil organised a comprehensive brainstorming session at ARTO Office, Kargil on February 10. 

The session was organised as part of a series of awareness programmes of the ongoing Road Safety Month being held from January 15 to February 14. The session aimed to delve into the root causes of accidents, identify key areas for improvement, and collaborate on implementing effective plans and next steps.

Joint Director, Information, Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho thanked the Transport Department, Nehru Yuva Kendra, and Ladakh Tribal Foundation as well as other stakeholders for organizing such a crucial and thought-provoking awareness programme. He highlighted the importance of collective efforts in ensuring road safety and immense behavioral change while emphasizing the need for continuously conducting similar awareness campaigns to instill a sense of responsibility among each citizen of Kargil. He endorsed the fact that the school curriculum should be loaded with practical lessons on traffic rules and responsible behaviour. He also lauded the efforts of each personnel of the Traffic Police who are thoroughly dedicated to ensuring the smooth flow of traffic.   

LAHDC Councilor of Saliskote, Sajjad Khan highlighted the significance of the event during the Road Safety Month. He stressed the need for community engagement and innovative solutions to address road safety challenges effectively. He said such programs will help to develop discipline among the general public avoid fatal accidents and save precious lives.

ARTO Kargil urged the public to prioritize public transport over private vehicles for safer roads. He also highlighted the importance of sustainable driving practices. 

During the session, many others also spoke and shared their views with the participants. Participants discussed to identify the causes of accidents in Ladakh. Factors like infrastructure deficiencies, reckless driving, behavior, and lack of awareness emerged as key areas requiring attention.

During the interactive sessions, participants identified specific areas for improvement, including road maintenance, driver training programs and public awareness campaigns. They stressed on implementing targeted interventions to address these areas effectively.