38th National Road Safety Month–2026 Launched in Bilaspur, Deputy Commissioner Administers Road Safety Pledge
‘Road Safety–Life Protection’ Campaign to Run from January 1 to 31, 2026

Bilaspur, January 1, 2026:Under the aegis of the Transport Department, Himachal Pradesh, the 38th National Road Safety Month–2026 has been launched across the State. In Bilaspur district, the month-long ‘Road Safety–Life Protection’ campaign will be observed from January 1 to January 31, 2026. The district-level launch ceremony was held on Thursday at the Savings Building at the district headquarters, where Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar administered the road safety pledge to officers and employees of various departments to promote public awareness on traffic rules.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Om Kant Thakur, Deputy Superintendent of Police Madan Lal, Regional Transport Officer Rajesh Kumar Kaushal, and officers from different departments were present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner said that the objective of the campaign is to reduce road accidents, enhance public awareness about traffic rules, and ensure the protection of precious human lives. He emphasized that road safety is not merely a campaign but a continuous social responsibility that needs to be adopted as a people’s movement. He appealed to citizens to strictly follow traffic regulations, practice safe driving, and encourage others to do the same.
The Deputy Commissioner informed that on January 1, road safety pledge programmes will be organized at the district, subdivision, tehsil, block, and gram panchayat levels, with participation from government departments, urban local bodies, Panchayati Raj institutions, and students from schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. On January 2 and 3, activities related to compliance and awareness of the Motor Vehicles Act will be conducted. From January 5 to 7, meetings of the District Road Safety Committee will be held to review various aspects, followed by identification and training programmes for road safety volunteers on January 8 and 9.
He further stated that from January 12 to 14, special awareness drives will focus on over-speeding, lane discipline, and the use of mobile phones while driving. From January 15 to 17, the Transport Department will provide detailed guidance to drivers on accident prevention measures. Additionally, special eye check-up camps for drivers will be organized from January 19 to 21.
The Deputy Commissioner added that from January 22 to 24, students in educational institutions will be sensitized through quizzes, painting and essay writing competitions, and road safety walks. From January 24 to 26, street plays will be staged to spread the message of road safety among the public. On January 29 and 30, comprehensive information sessions on road safety and the Motor Vehicles Act will be conducted for taxi, bus, auto, truck drivers, and general motorists.
The District Administration Bilaspur has appealed to citizens to always wear helmets while riding two-wheelers, use seat belts, adhere to prescribed speed limits, avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, refrain from overloading, and assist accident victims. Citizens were also encouraged to become life-savers under the Good Samaritan scheme and collectively work towards making road safety a culture to protect invaluable lives.