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Road crashes continue to claim countless lives each year, making awareness more important than ever. As highlighted by Venkatesh Bala Subramanian, Faculty Head, Centre of Excellence for Road Safety at IIT Madras, building a culture of road safety requires reaching people across all age groups and reinforcing responsible behaviour on the road. Through awareness-led initiatives and the support of technology, these efforts continue to encourage safer habits and make roads safer for all. #SadakSurakshaAbhiyan2026 #RoadSafety #SaferRoads #SharedResponsibility #RoadSafetyIndia #DriveSafe #ProtectEveryLife National Highways Authority of India Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India Nitin Gadkari

Road safety is not just an individual responsibility, it is a collective one. As shared by Pallav Singh, Co-founder & CEO of Kruzr, every individual on the road, whether a rider, driver, or pedestrian, plays a role in preventing crashes by following rules and fulfilling their responsibility. It is this shared sense of duty that creates safer, more mindful roads for everyone, because every life on the road matters. #SadakSurakshaAbhiyan2026 #RoadSafety #SaferRoads #SharedResponsibility #RoadSafetyIndia #DriveSafe #ProtectEveryLife National Highways Authority of India Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India Nitin Gadkari

Road safety begins long before we step onto the road, it begins with awareness at a young age. As shared by Durgesh Sharma, Founder & Member, Director of the Road Safety Foundation, instilling road safety values in children can shape more responsible behaviour for the future. Through initiatives like competitions and engagement programs, the foundation is actively working to build awareness and encourage safer habits early on. When awareness starts young, safer roads become a lasting reality. #SadakSurakshaAbhiyan2026 #RoadSafety #RoadSafetyAwareness #SafeRoads #RoadSafetyIndia #SafetyEducation #FutureDrivers National Highways Authority of India Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India Nitin Gadkari

Technology is reshaping the future of road safety. As highlighted by Chaitanya Bhavaraju, CEO of SEGO Automobiles Pvt Ltd., the focus is on building smart safety systems powered by data-driven insights, enabling better awareness and helping prevent accidents before they happen. When innovation meets intent, safer roads become a shared reality. National Highways Authority of India Nitin Gadkari Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India #SadakSurakshaAbhiyan2026 #RoadSafety #SEGO #SaferRoads #SmartMobility #TechForGood #AccidentPrevention #RoadSafetyIndia #SadakSurakshaAbhiyan2026#SurakshaReloadedPune #RaggaFusionBand #RoadSafety #SaferRoadsIndia #RoadSafetyMatters #StayAlertStaySafe #ResponsibleDriving #SharedResponsibility #RoadDiscipline #SafeJourneys

Ashwini Bagga, road safety expert, highlights a simple truth; safer roads are built through everyday habits. Wearing a helmet, fastening a seatbelt, staying off the phone while driving, small actions that, when practiced consistently, create a compounding impact on overall road safety. When individuals take ownership of these habits, responsibility scales beyond the self and becomes collective. And that’s where real change begins. National Highways Authority of India Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India Nitin Gadkari #SadakSurakshaAbhiyan2026 #RoadSafety #SafeDriving #EverydaySafety #DriveResponsibly #SaferRoads #RoadSafetyIndia

Be mindful. Be aware. Be responsible. As shared by Dr. Kamal Soi, Member, National Road Safety Council, safer roads begin with simple, conscious actions; wearing helmets, avoiding haste, and stepping forward to help those in need by following Good Samaritan laws. When each of us chooses to act responsibly, we don’t just follow rules, we make our roads safer for everyone. #SadakSurakshaAbhiyan2026 #RoadSafety #SaferRoads #DriveResponsibly #RoadSafetyIndia #BeResponsible #ProtectEveryLife Nitin Gadkari National Highways Authority of India Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India

Knowing the rules is just the beginning, understanding them makes all the difference. As shared by Naresh Raghavan, author of Car Driving Manual for India, while common rules like wearing seatbelts or avoiding overspeeding are widely known, there are many other nuances that drivers need to learn and implement. With better roads and more vehicles, the responsibility increasingly lies with the driver. A well-informed driver doesn’t just protect themselves, but everyone around them, making our roads safer, one informed decision at a time. #SadakSurakshaAbhiyan2026 #RoadSafety #SaferRoads #DriveResponsibly #RoadSafetyIndia #RoadDiscipline #SafeDriving Nitin Gadkari National Highways Authority of India Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India

Hutesh Gautam emphasises that road safety is rooted in consistently following basic rules, from staying within speed limits to maintaining lane discipline. These decisions, especially in high-risk moments, can determine whether a crash is avoided or not. With road incidents remaining a serious concern, building everyday discipline is essential to creating safer roads for all. #SadakSurakshaAbhiyan2026 #RoadSafety #SaferRoads #DriveResponsibly #RoadSafetyIndia #RoadDiscipline #StaySafe Nitin Gadkari National Highways Authority of India Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India

Discipline on the road is what drives safety. As highlighted by Akhilesh Srivastava, President of ITS India, overspeeding remains one of the most critical risks to road safety. Driving within speed limits and avoiding distractions can significantly reduce the chances of crashes.   Reaching your destination safely matters more than saving a few minutes. Driving within speed limits is a simple yet effective way to ensure safer roads for everyone.   #SadakSurakshaAbhiyan2026 #RoadSafety #SaferRoads #DriveResponsibly #RoadSafetyIndia #StayWithinLimits #SafeDriving Nitin Gadkari National Highways Authority of India Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India

Road safety is not just a matter of policy it is a synergy of enforcement and technology. As shared by Ankit Acharya, Co-founder & CEO of Cautio, the focus must shift from merely recording accidents to actively preventing them by addressing root causes such as fatigue, distraction, and human error. By leveraging AI-powered insights to monitor both the road and the driver in real time, it becomes possible to identify risks early and take corrective action. This integration of technology and awareness can play a crucial role in improving overall road safety. #SadakSurakshaAbhiyan2026 #RoadSafety #SafeDriving #EverydaySafety #DriveResponsibly #SaferRoads #RoadSafetyIndia Nitin Gadkari National Highways Authority of India Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India