Road Safety Month Celebrated by SAFE and Tata Steel

SAFE Club and Tata Steel Host Road Safety Awareness Event in Jamshedpur

Road Safety Month saw participation from 29 schools with interactive sessions, quizzes, and talks on traffic laws and defensive driving.

Key Points:

• Road Safety Month event hosted at Kudy Mahanty Auditorium.
• 300 students and teachers from 29 schools attended the program.
• Focus on defensive driving, traffic laws, and hands-on safety skills.

JAMSHEDPUR – The SAFE (Safety Awareness for Everyone) Club and Tata Steel organized a Road Safety Month celebration on January 27, 2025, at Kudy Mahanty Auditorium. The event brought together students and teachers from 29 schools to promote awareness about road safety and responsible driving.

Inauguration and Key Discussions

The event was inaugurated by DSP Traffic, Jamshedpur, Shri Neeraj Kumar, who spoke about the legal aspects of traffic violations and the importance of learners’ licenses. Mr. Neeraj Kumar Sinha, Chief Safety, Tata Steel, delivered a talk on defensive driving techniques and highlighted the dangers of rash driving and overspeeding.

Interactive Quiz and Activities

The Young Indians team of CII conducted an engaging quiz, presenting case studies and questions related to road safety. The sessions aimed to instill a sense of responsibility and awareness among participants.

Participation and Coordination

Approximately 300 students and teachers attended the sessions, which were coordinated by Ms. Mom Mitra, Area Manager, Safety, and Convenor of SAFE. Mr. Sunil Kumar, Head Workplace Safety, welcomed the speakers, and Mr. Udit Verma, Head Road Safety, Tata Steel, extended a vote of thanks.

SAFE’s Broader Mission

SAFE operates in 51 schools across Tata Steel’s operational areas, focusing on year-round awareness campaigns on safety topics and hands-on demonstrations for life-saving skills. The initiative, chaired by Mrs. Ruchi Narendran, underscores Tata Steel’s commitment to safety education.