Rajouri | : Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma Wednesday chaired a comprehensive meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) in the VC Room of the DC Office Complex.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the steps taken so far to enhance road safety and issued a series of directions to further streamline efforts. He stressed the urgent need to install road safety devices, strip markings, speed limit signages and conduct safety audits of identified accident-prone hot spots across the district.
In view of the upcoming Budha Amarnath Yatra, the DC asked the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to visit all black spots in coordination with the Transport, Traffic and PWD Departments. He emphasized immediate identification and rectification of such black spots to ensure the safety of yatris, army convoys and the general public.
To address traffic congestion and parking-related issues, the DC called for the regularization and proper documentation of departmental lands for use as designated parking zones. He also instructed the identification of land for bus and taxi stands. The officers were directed to identify and notify zones for street vending to streamline roadside activities and avoid encroachments.
Further, the DC instructed concerned departments to issue notices to illegal occupants who have encroached upon departmental roads through constructions like stairs or drains. He emphasized the need for visible and standardized road signage near CHCs, PHCs and critical points with details such as contact numbers of nearby police stations to aid in emergency response.
The installation of crash barriers at vulnerable stretches was also stressed to prevent mishaps. The DC underlined the importance of raising awareness regarding the Cashless Treatment Scheme for road accident victims, ensuring timely and free medical care in emergencies.
The meeting was attended by ADC Rajouri Chander Prakash, ADC Sunderbani Ramkesh Sharma, ADC Nowshera Pritam Lal Thapa, Additional SP Bikram Kumar, SE PWD Tilak Raj, Ex En PWD Aftab Ahmed, CMO Dr. Manohar Lal, Dy.SP Traffic, ARTO Rajouri, representatives of BRO, Ex En PMGSY, Executive Officers of Municipalities and other concerned district and sectoral officers.
