Awareness Program on Road Safety

On the occasion of the World Road Safety Week 2026 and as a special program marking the 29th Charter Day of Rotary Club of Itahari, a “Road Safety and Traffic Rules Awareness Program” was successfully conducted jointly by Rotary Club of Itahari and Rotaract Club of Itahari. The program was organized in collaboration with the Nepal Police Highway Security and Traffic Management Office, Itahari, Sunsari.
The program was conducted under the leadership of Club President Rtn. DC Chaudhary, while the coordination was done by Past President of Rotary Club of Itahari and member of the District Road Safety Program under Rotary International District 3292, Rtn. Laxmi Prasad Dhital.
During the program, awareness was raised on various important topics including reduction of road accidents, importance of safe travel, adherence to traffic rules, mandatory use of helmets and seat belts, and pedestrian safety. A one-minute silence was also observed in memory of those who lost their lives in road accidents.
Traffic and highway security officials from the Nepal Police provided participants with information related to road safety. Rotarians and Rotaractors also engaged with pedestrians, raising awareness about zebra crossings, road safety, and traffic rules.
The program witnessed notable participation from Rotary and Rotaract officials and members, traffic police, local residents, and youth students. Participants expressed that road safety is a shared responsibility of everyone and such programs help deliver positive messages within the community.
The organizers stated that the program not only conveyed the message of World Road Safety Week to the community but also made the 29-year service journey of Rotary Club of Itahari more meaningful.