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Jaipur Students Rally for Road Safety Awareness
15 Nov
Summary
- Over 350 students from 20 institutions attended the UN World Day of Remembrance.
- Event featured diverse performances including dance, theatre, and a teacher choir.
- Actor Narendra Gupta highlighted Good Samaritan laws and unsafe conditions.
More than 350 students representing 20 schools and colleges convened in Jaipur on Sunday to commemorate the UN World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Organized by Muskaan, the event aimed to honor those lost in traffic accidents and advocate for enhanced road safety measures.
The day's program included a diverse range of artistic expressions. Attendees witnessed a lamp-lit dance performance, a compelling theatrical piece titled 'Itni Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai' performed by students from Kulish School, and a unique Indian classical rap presentation by 40 school teachers.
A significant choir performance featured 350 students singing 'Kuch Tum Karo Kuch Hum Karen,' a song underscoring the shared responsibility for road safety. Actor Narendra Gupta facilitated an interaction with a family affected by a road accident, drawing attention to the Motor Vehicles Act's Good Samaritan provisions and the dangers present near educational hubs.
DGP (Traffic) Malini Agarwal, the chief guest, encouraged young people to become active road safety ambassadors. Muskaan trustee Mridul Bhasin noted this was the organization's 11th observance of the UN event, integral to their youth outreach efforts.
