road safety final report

REPORT ON ROAD SAFETY WEEK

Road Safety Week Report

Dr. Neha Sharma

Articles By

Event Organized By

Prof. Jayesh Katkar - Executive Director

Dr. Arun N Gaikwad - Principal ZCOER

Dr. Neha Sharma - Director ZIBACAR

Prof. C N Kulkarni - Principal Zeal Polytechnic

Designed By

Prof. Ms. Rucha A Deshpande

Chief Coordinator of the Event

Prof. Ms. Archana Vechlekar

Prof. Ms. Rucha A Deshpande

Report Concept By

Prof. Prashant Kishor Nawale HOD Civil - Zeal Poytechnic

Content

Introduction………………………………………………………………………….……………… ...Page 2

Activities conducted during ‘Road Safety Week’ from 11th January, 2016 to 16th January, 2016…………………………………………………………………………….

Activity 1: Press Conference……………………………………………………………………………..…………………….….Page 4

Training Programme……………………………………………………………………………..……………….Page 5

Run for Safety Rally……………….…………………..………………………………..………………………….Page 6

Social awareness Program at Traffic Signal ……………………….…………………….Page 9

Road Safety Inaugural Function…………………………………………………………….……….Page 11

Blood Donation Camp………………………….……………………………………………………….……….Page 15

Helmet Distribution Function………………………………….…………………………….……….Page 17

Quiz Competition………………………………………………………………………………….………………….Page 21

Epilogue……………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….……….Page 23

Introduction

In India, about 1.4 lakh persons are killed in road crashes every year, while many more get injured and disabled for life. Youth in the age group of 15 to 24 years comprise 33% of the total fatalities. To curb, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has observed the Road Safety Week from 11th January, 2016 throughout the country to create awareness among general public to improve the safety on road and to give an opportunity to all stakeholders to contribute to the cause of road safety. The Government is taking active steps for the implementation of National Road Safety Policy by improving the engineering of roads, improving enforcement, improving emergency care and taking up awareness campaigns for citizens. During the week awareness about various causes of road accidents and measures to prevent them were highlighted by organizing various activities with School / college students, drivers and all other road users. Various stakeholders such as different departments of State Governments, Traffic Police, Vehicle manufacturers, Transporters’ Association, PSUs, and Corporate have participated in the events during the Road Safety Week. To supplement the efforts of the Ministry of India, Zeal Education Society has conducted ‘Road Safety Week’ from 11th - 16th January, 2016. Moreover this year we have completed 20 years of our presence in education sector and there wouldn't have been any better way to celebrate this long journey. We initiated this CSR activity of Road Safety Week with a great belief that not only social inclusiveness will be the corporate mantra for going ahead, but as a responsible member, we have always incorporated sensitivity towards social aspects in all our activities. Zeal aims to change the outlook of the young generation. It strives to increase environmental awareness and initiate improvement drives to help its students, staff and faculty members.

The main objectives of Zeal Education Society to drive this initiative are

To promote and initiate the road safety measures in the community, school, colleges, work places on roads

To decrease the number of road accidents and injury cases by applying the road safety measures

To encourage all the travellers to follow the traffic rules and wear helmets and wear the seat belts while driving

To make the people aware about the speed limit of the vehicles to prevent road accidents

To encourage all the citizens to donate blood which is needed at the time of road accidents

To reduce noise pollution and air pollution to a minimal level Discipline movement of traffic on the road

50 VEGA helmet distribution

Mega blood donation camp

Run for Safety Rally

Role of traffic warden for a day

Quiz competition

Activities conducted during ‘Road Safety Week’ from 11–16 January, 2016

Sr.no. Activity Date & Time Coordinator

1 Press Conference 8th January, 2016 Dr. S. A. Deokar - ZCOER

2 Training Programme 11th January, 2016 Prof. C. N. Kulkarni Zeal Ploy. & Prof. Nawale P. K

3 "Run for Safety'' Rally 12th January, 2016 Dr. S. A. Deokar - ZCOER

4 Social awareness Program at Traffic Signal

13th January 2016 Dr. A. N. Gaikwad ZCOER & Prof. B. D. Aldar

5 Road Safety Inaugural Function

13th January 2016 Prof. Sangve

6 Blood Donation Camp 14th January 2016 Prof. C. N. Kulkarni Zeal Ploy. & Prof. Nawale P. K.

7 Helmet Distribution Function 15th January 2016 Dr. Neha Sharma ZIBACAR

8 Quiz Competition 16th January 2016 Dr. S. M. Gaikwad ZIMCA & Prof. Prashant Kumbhar

Press Conference - 8th January, 2016

Media Partners

Press conferences are an indispensable tool for getting media attention. They can be organized by campaigners to present issues related to the campaign to journalists. By inviting the press to special events, Zeal Education Society grabbed a good opportunity to present a news story in the most favorable light. And hence by gaining favorable media exposure, Zeal is able to gain greater brand recognition and authority in the market.

On the occasion of successful completion of 20 Years in Education Excellence, Zeal Education Society decided to walk shoulder to shoulder and assist government in their national level initiative towards road safety. The aim of this campaign is to emphasize and highlight students about the need of road safety by implementing various programs.

Before celebrating Road Safety Week, Zeal has scheduled press conference on 8th January, 2016 from 9.00 am to 11.00 am to create awareness about the massive road safety campaign.

A press conference involved participation of various executives and delegates of the Institute and media which are follows:

¨ Mr. Umesh Ghongade – Chairman of Reporters Committee

¨ Mr. Shivaji Hulwale – Yuva Varta

¨ Mr. Ravindra Garade – Prime News

¨ Mr. Harsh Dudhe – Sakal

¨ Mr. Mustafa Attar – Maharastra Times

¨ Mr. Sitaram More – Bharat Asmeeta

The press focused on all activities which were to take in forthcoming weeks and the outcomes of it.

Day 1: Training Programme - 11th January, 2016

Management of traffic is a science which deals with the road capacity and demand, and operations of a traffic flow management system, using proven strategy to optimize usage and efficiency. A well-organized traffic management system contributes to economic vitality of the city and region and support national development efforts towards improving connectivity and safe mobility for both people and goods.

Understanding the needs and making Road Safety Week more effective and successful, Zeal has organized the training programme to guide students about safety rules on 11th January, 2016 from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. This training was conducted by Mr. Yogesh Bag, Assistant RTO in Zeal campus itself. During his guidance he has focused on following issues:

Causes and consequences of road traffic crashes

Legislation related to traffic accidents

Understanding Traffic Control Devices (Traffic

Signals, Road Signs and Road Marking)

Understanding of Road Traffic Violations

Forensic Science in crash investigation

Scientific recording of road accidents

Science of accident reconstruction

Analysis of road traffic crashes

Modern tools and systems of investigation

Training Snapshots

Day 2: Run for Safety Rally - 12th January, 2016

These were some of the eye-catching slogans during the "Run for Safety'' marathon rally organized by Zeal Institute along with Young Inspirators Network on Youth Day on 12th

January, 2016. The Zeal Education Society arranged a rally with the aim to spread road safety message for wearing safety helmet while riding motorcycle and follow the traffic rules while driving.

The rally started from Sarasbaug - Abhinav Chowk and culminated at Shaniwarwada via Bajirao Road. More than 400+ students and faculty member of Zeal Institute along with members of civil society and Media participated in the rally as road safety ambassadors for this noble cause. The participants reached out to the public and campaigned on road safety. During awareness rally of this campaign, the campaigners carried

placards highlighting the importance of road safety and fatal risks caused by vehicles. Besides variety of educational banners, safety posters, pocket guides and leaflets related to the road safety are distributed to the on road travelers. Students had penned these slogans out of concern for road safety as they see an alarming rise in road accidents. To be motivated about the road safety while travelling on road means having planned, well-organized and professional way traveling. People who travel in unprofessional way were requested to use road safety measures and follow traffic rules by giving them roses.

At the end of rally at Shaniwarwada, Students

took the oath to adhere to traffic rules for

becoming responsible youth of the country in

the presence of Deputy RTO Mr. Anil Patil,

Assistant RTO Mr. Yogesh Bag, Executive

Director Zeal Education Society Mr. Jayesh

Katkar, Sakal Executive Editor Mr. Nandkumar

Sutar and YIN Community Network Chief

Manager Mr. Tejas Gujarathi. The rally

proceeded through the thoroughfares of the

Central part of Pune between Sarasbaug to

Shaniwarwada.

Programme Structure

Name of the activity: "Run for Safety'' walkathon rally

Date of activity: 12th January, 2016

Time of activity: 7.00 am to 9.00 am

Coordinators for the activity: Dr. Deokar Sir - ZCOER

Number of faculties participated: 50

Number of students participated: 400+

Guest Involved:

Mr. Anil Patil - Deputy RTO

Mr. Yogesh Bag - Assistant RTO

Mr. Jayesh Katkar - Executive Director Zeal Education Society

Mr. Nandkumar Sutar - Sakal Executive Editor

Mr. Tejas Gujarathi - YIN Community Network Chief Manager

RUN FOR SAFETY MARATHON RALLY

Snapshots

Media Coverage - Run for Safety Rally

Day 3: Social Awareness Program at Traffic Signal - 13th Jan, 16

Zeal Education Society has organized Social Awareness Campaign at 50 measure traffic junctions in Pune City on a single day. The campaign was held on 13th January, 2016 at different traffic signals from 9.00 am to 11.00 am. The statistics of Pune City says that the number of fatalities in 2015 reduced by just one as compared to the previous year, down from 399 to 398. The number of people seriously injured in 2015 increased by one as compared to 2014, up from 618 to 619. Overall, the number of fatalities, serious and minor injury cases showed a reduction in 2015 as compared to 2014, down from 1,902 to 1,759. q The campaign initiated by Zeal Education Society aims to reduce the current statistics of road accidents in Pune city. This initiative created the awareness to wear helmets and seatbelts and also to ensure safe road crossing by insisting that pedestrians to follow rules. During this campaign students guided the civilians on importance of following the traffic signal and also focused on drunken driving as well as highlighted the risks associated with it. The campaign will also had short street plays on road safety and volunteers distributed pamphlets with details on road safety and its importance.

People who travel in unprofessional way were requested to use road safety

measures and follow traffic rules by giving them roses and chocolates. The

campaigners carried placards highlighting the importance of road safety

and fatal risks caused by vehicles. The variety of educational banners,

safety posters, pocket guides and leaflets related to the road safety are

distributed to the on road travelers.

Programme Structure

Name of the activity: Social awareness Program at 50 Traffic Signal


Time of activity: 9.00 am to 11.00 am

Coordinators for the activity: Dr. A. N. Gaikwad & Prof. B. D. Aldar from ZCOER



List of visited traffic signals

Signals in Pune city Faculties Involved Department

RTO Office Mr. Kulkarni Ambadas D CIVIL

Sairam Chowk Mr. Jadhav Deepak V. COMPUTER

Mal Dhakka Mr. Bhate Dattatray COMPUTER

Bolai Chowk Mr. Tak Pravin COMPUTER

Council Hall Mr. Kolekar Sachin COMPUTER

Blue Nile Mr. Korade Nilesh B. COMPUTER

IB Mr. Zende Ranjit ELECTRICAL

Alankar Chowk Mr. Raut Mahesh Dilip ELECTRICAL

Pune Station Mr. Mane Sudhir G. ELECTRICAL

Mordawa Chowk Mr. Kshirsagar J.A ELECTRICAL

ABC Chowk Mr. Sadakale Ranjit V E&TC

KP Junction Mr. Bukate Rohit E&TC

Blue Diamond Mr. Ingale Pavan Mahadeo E&TC

Mogas Chowk Mr. Jadhav V.N. E&TC

Mangal Dham Mr. Kumar Anil IT

Jahangir Mr. Chinamalli M M IT

Warje Junction Mr. Damre Suraj S. IT

Katraj Naka Mr. Harde Pravin R. MECHANICAL-I

Padmavati Mr. Rawat Rahul Singh MECHANICAL-I

Dhankawadi Fata Mr. Kautkar Nitin MECHANICAL-I

Chavan Nagar Mr. Tanpure Kshitijit MECHANICAL-I

Ahilyadevi Chowk Mr. Omkar Kulkarni MECHANICAL-I

Katraj Dairy Mr. Shevale Sanket S. MECHANICAL-II

DattaNagar Mr. Rokade Ashish V MECHANICAL-II

Katraj ByPass Mr. Kerkal G.M. MECHANICAL-II

Bal Gandharv Mr. Kasar Abhijit MECHANICAL-II

Good Luck Chowk Mr. Mankoskar Amol APPLIED SCIENCE

Khandoji Baba Mr. V B Patil APPLIED SCIENCE

Natraj Mr. Sumit Kamble APPLIED SCIENCE

LullaNagar Mr. Wadekar Sachin R. M.B.A

Market Yard Chowk Mr. S B Tamboli P.COMPUTER

Swargate ST Stand Mr. Dheeraj Rathod P.COMPUTER

Volga Chowk Ms. Shinde Pradnya P.COMPUTER

Vakhar Mahamandal Mr. U M Bansode P.COMPUTER

Ganga Dham Ms. Poonam Shirode P.EnTC

7Love Ms. Yugandhara Sawant P.EnTC

Giridhar Bhavan Chowk Ms. Neha Mandage P.EnTC

Diace Plot Chowk Mr. Amar Potdar P.Elect

Nal Stop Mr. More Sir P.Mech

Mahadev Mandir Mr. Deoghare Sir P.Mech

Kothrud Depot Mr. Kshirsagar Sir P.Mech

Hutatma Chowk Mr. Samable Sir P.Mech

Sancheti Mr. Nanaware S S P.General Science

Shimla Chowk Mr. Patil U P P.General Science

Dnyaneshwar Paduka

Chowk

P.Civil

Budhwar Chowk P.Civil

Jijamata Chowk P.Civil

Belbag Chowk P.Civil

Kumbhar Vesh Mr. Prashant Kumbhar ZIMCA

Fadke House Mr. Rahul More ZIMCA

Snapshots

Day 3: Road Safety Inaugural Function - 13 January ,2016

On the occasion of success-ful completion of 20 years in educational excellence, Zeal Education Society inaugu-rated Road Safety Week as a part of Social Responsibility to promote road safety awareness amongst the youth of the Pune City. The inaugural ceremony held at Zeal Narhe Campus on 13th January, 2016 between 10.30am to 12.30pm. Zeal Education Society celebrating Road Safety Week during 11th Jan 2016 to 17th Jan 2016 to promote road safety awareness amongst the youth of the Pune City. The aim of this campaign is to emphasize and highlight students about the need of Road Safety by implementing various Programs.

To give a big start to Zeal Road Safety Week 2016 it is Inaugurated by special personalities from Pune Government like Mr. Suresh Jagtap - Joint Commissioner PMC, Pune, Mr. Yogesh Baug, Assistant RTO Pune, Mr. Kesari - Assistant Commissinor, PMC, Pune, Mr. Garaad, Mr. Deshmukh and Mr. Vivek Gosavi. Also the presence of Mr. Jayesh S Katkar – Executive Director, Zeal Education Society, Dr. A N Gaikwad – Principal ZCOER, Dr. Sanjay Deokar – Director Placement and Admission and Prof. C N Kulkarni – Principal Zeal Polytechnic made the event more incredible. The program was splendidly anchored and introduced by Ms. Rucha A Deshpande and Prof. Chinmay Deshpande. Welcome Speech was given by Dr. Arun N Gaikwad, Principal, ZCOER, and Prof. C N Kulkarni appreciated the efforts taken by all the students and faculty members for this entire event.

Mr .Jayesh Katkar – Executive Director of Zeal Education Society has given promise to dignitaries present on the dais on behalf of all the students that they will follow all the traffic rules and to motivate

citizens about the road safety.

Mr. Suesh Jagtap – a Chief Guest given a message that smart city is the need of the hour and to make Pune city a smart city PMC is taking positive step’s. He also praised the initiative taken by the Zeal Education Society for Road safety Week.

Mr. Yogesh Baug has given an excellent and eye-opening presentation on road safety. He also emphasized on the traffic rules and regulations which are commonly neglected by citizens that caused major accidents. On the occasion of road safety week Zeal Education Society practically participated through 500 student volunteers and 50 faculty Coordinators who created awareness through sign boards and leaflets on the major signals of Pune City with the active support from Mr. Sarang Ahvad DCP Pune city traffic.

Involvement of media & press was also

commendable in publicizing and helping Zeal

Education Society to reach out to maximum

population in the society and create aware-

ness. For honor and appreciation helmets

were presented to reporters from Sakal

Times, Kesari, TOI and Lokmat Times. The en-

tire Program was coordinated by Prof. Sunil

Sangve HOD, Computer Engineering

Department, ZCOER.

Programme Structure

Name of the activity: Road Safety Inaugural Function


Time of activity: 10.30am to 12.30 pm

Coordinators for the activity: Prof. Sangve – HOD Computer Department



Agenda of Inaugural Ceremony

Sr.no. Time Activity

1 10.30 am – 10.45am Introduction of the program – By Rucha Deshpande and Prof. Chinmay Deshpande

2 10.45 am - 10.50 am National Anthem

3 10.50 am – 10.55 am Lightening the lamp & Saraswati Pujan

4 10.55 am – 11.00 am Welcome Speech by Dr. A N Gaikwad

5 11.00 am – 11.05 am Speech by Prof. C N Kulkarni

6 11.05 am – 11.15 am Facilitation of Chief Guest

7 11.15 am – 11.30 am Words of honor by Mr. Jagtap

8 11.30 am – 11.45 am Speech by Executive Director – Mr. Jayesh S Katkar

9 11.45 am – 12.00 pm Helmet Distribution to Media & Press person

10 11.45 am – 12.25 pm Key note speech by Mr. Yogesh Bag - Assistant RTO

11 12.25 pm – 12.30 pm Vote of thanks – By Mrs. Rucha Deshpande

12 12.30 pm Vande Mataram

Words about our chief guest

Mr. Suresh Jagtap Joint Commissioner

PMC, Pune

Mr. Suresh Jagtap have a long term bonding with PMC, Pune. In his professional career he has worked on many social projects like E waste management, Solid Waste Management, River Beautification, Rain Water Harvesting and many more. With his work and social initiatives he has create awareness among Puneties to develop clean Pune. For his valuable contribution to develop clean Pune, he has received an award name ‘NINAD’ from Ninad Group. Because of his valuable contribution we can proudly dignify our city as, ‘Swach Pune, Sunder Pune’

Mr. Yogesh Bag Assistant RTO, Pune

Mr. Yogesh Bag, Assitance RTO is a versatile personality. One

side he a stern officer handled

many cases of road accidents and

investigate the measures causes of

accidents also recued many

people during emergencies. And

on the other side he is a

cartoonist, by his clipart’s he has

shown the real accidents

situations.

From very long time he is

working with RTO and

conducting various training

program for road safety aware-

ness

Media Coverage - Social awareness Program at Traffic Signal

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Snapshots of Inaugural Ceremony

Stage at event Students Participation Guest Arrival Event Introduction

National Anthem Saraswati Pujan Audience Welcome Speech

Guest Felicitation

Felicitation of Mr. Jagtap

Address by Prof. Kulkarni

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Felicitation of Mr. Bag Felicitation of Mr. Garad

Felicitation of Mr. Kesari Felicitation of Mr. Deshmukh Felicitation of Mr. Gosavi

Day 4: Blood Donation Camp - 14th January, 2016

On occasion of Road Safety Week from 11-16 January 2016 at Narhe campus and to address the problem of scarcity of the blood in various hospitals and blood banks, to save the lives of road accident victims, a mega blood donation drive was organized on 14th Jan 2016 by Zeal Education Society.

According to the information presented on the occasion, only 50 percent of the country's blood requirement is fulfilled through such blood donation camps. Hence, there is a need to create awareness amongst our youth for active participation in such a noble cause.

In this activity the response was overwhelming by faculties, students and staff and they have volun-tarily donated blood. More than 1,057 bottles were collected on just 47 beds, probably the highest record of its kind.

This drive was executed in association with Akshay Blood Bank, one of the oldest blood banks in Pune. The donated blood will aid the victims of road accident. After blood donation

the samples were carefully sealed and transported away. Refreshments were provided to the students who were part of the camp and immense care taken by the members of Akshay Blood Bank, to meet the requirements of students after donating the blood, so as to avoid

any mishaps in the campus. Throughout the morning, there were smiles and laughter all around a true embodiment of what we believe in - selfless service with a smile. The donors received certificate of recognition. They also get a credit card where one unit of blood is available free from Govt. Blood Bank in next one year.

On this occasion, Zeal Education Society’s

Executive Director Mr. Jayesh Katkar, Principal

ZCOER Dr. A N Gaikwad, Principal Zeal

Polytechnic Prof. C N Kulkarni along with all

faculty and staff members and students were

present. The Director presented momentous to

the officials of Akshay Blood Bank.

Name Akshay Blood Bank

Highlights of Blood Centre

100% voluntary Blood Centre

100% component preparation

24 hr service

Air conditioned Mobile blood collection van

Walk in blood donation facility from 8 am to 8 pm

Fully automated modern blood centre

Address Survey No.10/1/3, Unnati Nagar,Bantar High School, Hadapsar Pune-28

FDA License No. PD-11

Name of B.T.O Dr. Vijay Patil (M.B.B.S., M.D)

Component / Whole Blood Both

Contact 020-26993247/ 48 /9890244339

Email Id [email protected] [email protected]

Blood Bank Details

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Snapshots of Blood Donation Camp

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Day 5: Helmet Distribution Function - 15th January, 2016

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National Safety Council of India is a self-governing body (non profit and nongovern-mental organization for public service) which was established on 4th of March in 1966 under the Societies Act in Mumbai, having over 8000 members. It is a national movement carried out on annual basis to prevent and lessen the loss of life including various human being problems and their financial loss through availing them with safety, health and environment related support services. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm to make aware the people about how to get prevented from the industrial accidents by exhibiting widespread safety awareness programs in the public sectors which have not been covered by any safety legislation. During whole week campaign celebration, varieties of specific activities are displayed to the people as per the safety requirements. Keeping the same agenda on line, Zeal Education Society observed a number of activities that led to social awareness including Road Safety Awareness, Mega Blood Donation Camp, quiz competition, and distribution of 500 helmets. Following eminent personalities were present to grace the occasion with their knowledge and experience sharing

Mr. Sarang Avhad Head RTO, Pune

He in his speech explained the audience about the importance of road safety and also appealed to all the people present to adhere to the safety rules.

Mr. Jeetendra Patil Joint Commissioner, PMC

Mr. Pradip Nifadkar Social Activist of NGO

Mr. Mulak Joint Commissioner, PMC

Students and other attendees asked multiple questions to Mr. Patil regarding various traffic rules and the consequence associated with non-following. He also gave many real-life examples.

Mr. Nifadkar is a very lively person and shared his personal experiences with audience. He started with his own NGO called Helmet Pune which spreads awareness about wearing helmets while driving.

He explained the importance of road safety and being aware of not only one’s safety but also of other people driving by your side and making them also follow the road safety rules

PMC, Mr. Kanade, Joint Commissioner, PMC and Mr. Jagtap, Joint Commissioner, PMC were also presence to address the audience. The session was more of an interactive one rather than normal routine lecture. The attendees asked lot of questions to them and they provided lot of information to clarify the doubts raised by students.

Programme Structure

Agenda of Inaugural Ceremony

Sr.no. Time Activity

1 10.30 am – 10.45pm Introduction of the program – By Prof. Archana Vechalekar and Prof. Pandhurang Patil

2 10.45 am - 10.50 am National Anthem

3 10.50 am – 10.55 am Lightening the lamp & Saraswati Pujan

4 10.55 am – 11.00 am Welcome Speech by Dr. A N Gaikwad, Principal ZCOER

5 11.00 am – 11.05 am Speech by Prof. C N Kulkarni

6 11.05 am – 11.15 am Facilitation of Chief Guest

7 11.15 am – 11.30 am Address by Mr. Pradeep Nifadkar

8 11.30 am – 11.45 am Address by Mr. Milindkumar Wable

9 11.45 am – 12.00 pm Address by Mr. Jeetendra Patil

10 11.45 am – 12.25 pm Address by Mr. Sarang Avhad

11 12.25 pm – 1.15 pm Helmet Distribution

12 1.15 pm - 1.30 pm Vote of thanks – By Dr. Neha Sharma

Name of the activity: Helmet Distribution Function


Time of activity: 10.30 am to 1.30 pm

Coordinators for the activity: Dr. Neha Sharma – Director, ZIBACAR



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Zeal Education Society has

signed the MoU with VEGA Helmets and committed to buy 500 Helmets every year and distribute among the college students to increase awareness of road safety among today’s youth.

With this MoU, Zeal Education became an India’s first Institute to take such a initiative for their students.

MoU between Zeal Education Society and VEGA Helmets

Snapshots of Helmet Distribution Event

500 VEGA Helmets distributed among students by ZEAL EDUCATION SOCIETY

Road Safety Posters Exbition - Informative cliparts designed by Mr. Yogesh Bag

Chief Guest of the function Mr. Divakar ji Rawate

Event Inauguration Guest kinly observing the posters

Saraswati Poojan Arrival, Introduction & National Anthem

Welcom Speech by Dr. A N Gaikwad

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Vote of thanks by Dr. Neha Sharma

Guest Felicitation

Felicitation of Mr. Jagtap Felicitation of Mr. Mulak Felicitation of Shri. Katkar

Felicitation of Mr. Kanade Felicitation of Mr. Patil Felicitation of Mr. Nifadkar

Snapshots of Helmet Distribution Event

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500 VEGA Helmets distributed among students by ZEAL EDUCATION SOCIETY

Day 6: Quiz Competition - 16th January, 2016

Road traffic injuries are a major but neglected public health challenge that requires intensive efforts for effective and sustainable prevention. Road traffic systems are one of the most complex and dangerous systems with which people have to deal every day. To validate the inculcation of awareness of the road safety, we have scheduled Quiz Competition of road safety rules on 16 January 2016. The competition was aimed at develop-ing the knowledge about road safety measures and excel-lence base among the students through healthy and highly motivating meet. Students from different departments of the institute took part in the competition

and tried their level best to excel and clinch the top position. All the social drives initiatives were taken under the able guidance of

Shri. S.M Katkar, Founder Director, Zeal Education Society and executed effectively by Mr. Jayesh Katkar, Executive Director, Zeal Education Society. All the principal /Director, Staff and Student displayed tremendous enthusiasm in planning, coordinating and participating in all the activities to make this social drive a grand success.

Total 18 teams from Zeal Education Society had participated in the quiz competition and a team from Zeal Institute of Management and

Computer Application (ZIMCA) secured first position.

The objectives of the quiz competition on the occasion of Road Safety Week were as follows:

To raise and maintain the awareness of students about road safety issues

To assist road safety organisations and personnel in Scotland in maximising the potential for casualty reduction through education and publicity

Sensitize masses by raising awareness about road traffic injuries, their grave consequences and thus build community involvement around the issue of Road Safety

Programme Structure

Name of the activity: Quiz Competition on Road Safety


Time of activity: 10.30am to 12.30 pm

Coordinators for the activity: Dr. Neha Sharma – Director ZIBACAR

Number of faculties present: 50

Number of students present: 200+

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Name of the Quiz: Traffic Awareness & Road Safety Tag Line: Be the Champion, Lead the Cause Title for winners: Road Safety Champions Name of the teams: Team007 Smart Star1 GoApple Hi5 BigB

Snapshots of Quiz Competition

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Epilogue

The Road Safety Week observance is an initiative at national level by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. With a view to supplement the efforts of the Ministry, we at Zeal Education Society had celebrated Road Safety week to contribute our bit in building safe society and nation at large.

In a road safety week from 11th – 16th January, 2016, Zeal Education Society conducted all related activities to generate road safety awareness among youth. During this road safety week many dignitaries from Pune Municipal Corporation, RTO and many Social activist from NGO given their valuable presence during all events of awareness programme. It was a pleasure meeting to them personally and had opportunity to bring all our consternations regarding road safety to their attention and to share and exchange our thoughts and experiences with them. We really appreciate their assistance to nurture our students to understand the importance of road safety.

To make this propitious event successful we present our gratitude towards our Hon’ble Sri S.M. Katkar, Founder Director, Zeal Education

Society, who has always taken a keen interest in the Social pursuits and has been pillar strength to our Campus. A Special gratitude towards Mr. Jayesh Katkar, Executive Director, Zeal Education Society, for extending all

support for making this social drive happen. We acknowledge the encouragement and the astute advice that he has given all through the run up to this event. Sincere thanks to all the Principals and Directors of various colleges in the campus,

for their unstinted support and invaluable ideas for organizing this event. And also to all the faculty members, admin staff and students of the campus for their hard work and effort in planning, coordinating, and most important participating and making this endeavor successful.

Our gratefulness to Media and Press for providing us a wide coverage and helping us to reach out to maximum population in the society and create awareness.

We have taken a small step and

hope this awareness drive will become viral

soon and help us create an accident free society.

As a social responsibilities Zeal will always be a

part of such youth awareness occasion as

today’s youth are future of our nation.

Outcomes of the road safety week campaign

Travellers understand the importance of following traffic rules and regulations

The traffic on the road is moving in a disciplined way and with utmost safety

People understand the signs and traffic rules put up on the road

People are driving the vehicles at desired level of speed

Noise pollution and air pollu-tion is reduced to a minimal level

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