Nagaland government formulates scheme for administering road safety

Dimapur, Aug. 3 (EMN): Motor Vehicle department under the government of Nagaland has formulated a scheme for ‘Financial assistance for administering road safety advocacy and award for outstanding work done in the field of road safety.’

The objective of the scheme was to stimulate and encourage opportunities for various agencies and academic institutions accredited/ affiliated to or recognised as a university or deemed universities by UGC through participation to create awareness on road safety with a focus on a result-oriented outcome and reduction in road fatalities through behavioral changes, stated a DIPR report.

The scheme further aims to ensure active participation of all stakeholders namely state government, corporate houses, auto industry, and their associations, universities, institutions, non-governmental organisations, and the society at large to improve the road safety scenario.

The primary objective was to provide financial assistance to various agencies engaged in the activities to propagate road safety messages among citizens and recognise those making positive contributions in the field of road safety with some awards.

The office of Transport Commissioner, Kohima, further informed that the scheme guidelines would be available on the ministry’s website and scheme portal.