Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday directed state authorities to adopt the ‘Gujarat Model’ of road safety to achieve zero fatalities on the state’s roads. Speaking at a high-level review meeting, he emphasised that advanced technology, strict law enforcement, and prompt post-accident medical care must form the cornerstone of Tripura’s road safety framework.
Though Tripura’s road accident figures are better than the national average, CM Saha cautioned officials against complacency and called for the construction of footpaths along major roads in Agartala to enhance pedestrian safety. He stressed that accident prevention requires a multi-pronged approach involving all stakeholders.
The Chief Minister urged wider deployment of CCTV cameras, GPS-enabled vehicle tracking systems, and speed guns at accident-prone locations. Highlighting the importance of the ‘golden hour’ after accidents, he announced the establishment of additional trauma care centres across the state to ensure timely medical intervention.
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CM Saha also instructed police and fire service personnel to undergo specialised first-aid training and ordered strict adherence to licensing norms. He underlined that untrained drivers are a significant risk and a zero-tolerance policy must be enforced for issuing driving licences.
The meeting, attended by senior officials including Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha and Director General of Police Anurag, reviewed ongoing initiatives such as advanced ambulances, footpath construction, and awareness campaigns. The CM stressed collective action from departments, agencies, and citizens, particularly during ‘National Road Safety Month’ and ‘Zero Fatality Month’ observed from January 1 to 31.
State Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury highlighted that 16 advanced ambulances are operational round the clock, while presentations by Joint Transport Commissioner Pradeep Sarkar and SP Traffic Kanta Jangir detailed measures already implemented to curb accidents. CM Saha concluded by appealing for coordinated efforts to ensure no road fatalities during this campaign period.
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