Rakshak – A Unique Initiative to save Lives
Rakshak will provide medical treatment in the first 48 hours of the accident which is essential for saving lives.
Insight Bureau: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched a road safety initiative “Rakshak”, a first responder training programme to save precious lives.
This move will provide medical treatment in the first 48 hours of the accident which is essential for saving lives.
At least 30,000 volunteers, staying or working at eateries and different business establishments located near accident-prone spots will be trained to act promptly in case of road accidents.
Support Independent Journalism? Keep us live.
In the first phase, 300 master trainers including volunteers from the Indian Red Cross Society and NGOs will be trained.
In the second phase, the 300 master trainers will visit the the accident-prone areas in all the 30 districts and train the local people for 30 weeks to help the road accidents victims.
There is also a reward of Rs 2000 for the people who help road accident victims.
Comments are closed.