A one-day district-level Awareness-cum-Sensitization Programme on Road Safety organized today at the Auditorium Hall of Boys Higher Secondary School, Bijbehara in District Anantnag. The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) Anantnag and Traffic Police Anantnag, with the objective of promoting road safety awareness, responsible driving behaviour, and strict adherence to traffic rules among students and the general public. Addressing the gathering, the ARTO Anantnag emphasized that inculcating knowledge of traffic rules and civic responsibilities at an early stage of life plays a vital role in shaping disciplined and law-abiding citizens in the future. He stated that students who learn road safety norms from the beginning are more likely to become responsible road users, and such awareness programmes prove highly beneficial in building a safer society. Resource persons from the ARTO and Traffic Police highlighted key aspects of road safety, including the importance of wearing helmets and seat belts, avoiding overspeeding, refraining from drunk driving, and following traffic signals. Interactive sessions were also held to sensitize participants about traffic laws and preventive measures aimed at reducing road accidents.