Uttar Pradesh
Sadak Suraksha Mitra Initiative
- 27 Aug 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department launched the Sadak Suraksha Mitra (SSM) programme, initiated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), to engage youth in road safety measures and reduce accidents and fatalities.
Key Points
- About: The initiative is launched in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and seeks to train and deploy volunteers through the MYBharat platform.
- Target: The program targets youth aged 18 to 28 with no pending traffic challans, with the first phase set to cover 100 districts nationwide.
- Training Programs:
- General Volunteers: A one-week training program will be provided, which includes basic first aid and road safety awareness.
- Civil Engineering Graduates: A 15-day training program focused on road safety audits, black spot identification, awareness initiatives, and field surveys.
- Recognition: Outstanding volunteers will be recognized for their contributions with certificates and 'Good Samaritan' awards.
- Implementation: The initiative will be implemented in 28 districts across Uttar Pradesh, including Kanpur Nagar, Bulandshahr, Prayagraj, and Agra, among others.
- Program Oversight: The District Road Safety Committees (DRSC) will ensure the implementation, including volunteer onboarding, training, and monthly performance reviews, following MoRTH's 12-step roadmap.
- Outcome: The expected outcomes include a reduction in road crashes and injuries, improved emergency responses, increased youth engagement in road safety, and strengthened district-level road safety systems through structured training, field studies, and data-driven reporting.
