Inauguration of "Road Safety Club" at Sahyadri
14-Feb-2022
Sahyadri in association with All India Federation of Motor Vehicles Department Technical Executive Officers Association (AIFMVD) has come up with new initiative to create awareness about the road safety by forming "ROAD SAFETY CLUB @ SAHYADRI" which was inaugurated on 12th Feb, 2022, Saturday at 10.00am.
The main objective of the club is to promote road safety with the aim of minimization of road-travel related fatalities and injuries. Also encourage the students to discard non-standard helmets and procure ISI Standard ‑ safe helmets and be safe and secure.
Dr. Rajesha S, Principal in his Inaugural remarks said that road safety is the major concern in day to day life as each one has to travel for one or other purpose. He appreciated the club members and AIFMVD for the new initiative in the campus.
Mr. Ashfaq Ahamed, President, All India Federation of Motor Vehicles Department Technical Executive Officers Association inaugurated the "ROAD SAFETY CLUB". In his inaugural address he mentioned about Road safety and its paramount importance. He said, training and exposure to safety measures will go a long way in protecting lives. Hence the Club endeavours to impart that training and contribute in making Indian roads safer and saving lives thereby working towards achieving ZERO fatality.
Mr. Veer, founding partners in Train2Pro Training and Consulting Services LLP, Technology and Execution Partner of AIFMVD gave an overview on road safety measures. He briefed about various activities to be conducted under the club, the expected outcome of the club, contribution of each individual on road safety and rolled out plan for the effective execution.
Prof. Balakrishna S S, Vice-Principal, appreciated the Federation for the new initiative which will be helpful for the new generation on the safety concerns.
Prof. Kiran Prakash, Convener-Road Safety Club at Sahyadri coordinated the program.
Dr. Nalini Elizabeth Rebello, Dean-Academics; Prof. Rathischandra R Gatti, Head of Mechanical Department; Prof. Mallesh, Prof. Sharthchandra, Prof. Partheek, Prof. Sagar Attavar ‑ Faculty coordinators from various department were also present. More than 360 students were a part of this inaugural awareness program.
About the Chief Guest:
Mr. Ashfaq Ahamed, President, All India Federation of Motor Vehicles Department Technical Executive Officers Association
1. Served in various capacities as Inspector, Sr. Inspector, Assistant Regional Transport Officer and Regional Transport Officer hence a specialist in Licencing, Registration and enforcement of Motor Vehicle laws
2. A government certified trainer for drivers carrying hazardous goods in Karnataka State.
3. Conducted First International conference on Road safety on Vision 2020 at Udaipur (RAJ)
4. An active member in number of committees constituted by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways New Delhi
5. Conducted helmet Incentive, Education, Awareness and compulsion Campaign Through MoRTH Scheme in Rajasthan
