‘Zero Fatality Week’ Observation by Odisha Transport Dept from April 1 to 7

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Transport Department has announced to observe ‘Zero Fatality Week’ from 1 to 7 April in the state. This aims at intensifying awareness campaign and enforcement drive to counter rising road accidents and deaths related to them in the state.

Odisha recorded 7.6 per cent rise in road accident fatalities during 2022 in comparison to 2021.

A total of 11,663 road accidents with 5,467 fatalities occurred in Odisha in 2022. Several accident victims died because they could not reach the nearest health care facility in the Golden Hour.

The State Transport Department on Friday announced to observe ‘Zero Fatality Week’ from 1 to 7 April. Ironically the State reported 10 road accident fatalities in the last 24 hours.

“Every life is precious. Road safety is a high priority area for our Government and we are taking a lot of initiatives for reduction of road accidents in the state. Govt. has adopted a four fold strategy- Education, Engineering, Enforcement and Emergency care to ensure nil death during the week. There is nothing more important and pious than saving the life of a person who has met with an accident.” Usha Padhee, Secretary, Commerce and Transport Department said.