Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Odisha Launches 'Zero-Fatality Fortnight' to Boost Road Safety
Odisha is trying to make its roads safer by launching a 'zero-fatality fortnight'.
They want everyone to follow road safety rules to prevent accidents.
Many people have died in accidents in the past few years, so they're having special programs to teach people about safety.
They also remembered people who died in accidents and showed a special car to remind people to be careful.
Odisha government aims to minimize road accidents with 'zero-fatality fortnight'
Transport Department's Principal Secretary Usha Padhee emphasizes collective participation
16,287 people died in road accidents in Odisha between 2021 and 2023
Awareness programs to be held across the state over the next two weeks
Tributes paid to victims and a decorated vehicle launched to raise awareness
- Who
- Odisha government, Transport Department's Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh
- What
- Launched 'zero-fatality fortnight' to create road safety awareness
- When
- Sunday (no specific date mentioned)
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To minimize road accidents and prevent loss of lives
Government Initiatives
Public Participation
Role in reducing accidents
Government Initiatives
Government initiatives are crucial
Public Participation
Public adherence to rules is vital
- Duration of campaign
- Two weeks
- Total road accident deaths (2021-2023)
- 16,287