V. Balakrishnan IPS lauded UYIR's road safety efforts at a workshop for teachers on the 'UYIR Kutty Cops Road Safety Curriculum' in Coimbatore on Saturday. The event saw participation from over 300 schools, showcasing the program's growing impact.
Coimbatore: Coimbatore City Police Commissioner V. Balakrishnan IPS commended the UYIR Foundation's efforts in promoting road safety during a one-day orientation workshop for school teachers on the 'UYIR Kutty Cops Road Safety Curriculum' held on Saturday at the Coimbatore Corporation Auditorium.
Speaking at the event, Balakrishnan highlighted UYIR's significant impact, stating, "UYIR has created an impression not only in Coimbatore but across the State on road safety. Coimbatore was declared a model city for Road Safety by the Chief Minister, and the government has allocated Rs.5 crore to conduct various awareness programs and activities on road safety in the city."
The workshop, which saw participation from teachers of over 300 schools across Coimbatore, focused on the Uyir Kutty Cops program. This initiative, developed by UYIR, a Coimbatore-based NGO, aims to instill road safety awareness in young school children throughout the district. The program's curriculum is designed to empower children to become advocates for road safety in their communities.
During the event, teachers engaged in demonstrations of various topics covered in the curriculum textbooks. They also showcased their creativity through short plays, poems, songs, and slogans centered around road safety.
Several dignitaries attended the workshop, including S. Ashok Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Traffic, Coimbatore City; G. Manuneethi, Divisional Engineer of Highways (Road Safety), Coimbatore; N. Senthil Kumar, DEO of Private Schools, Coimbatore District; K. Navamani, Chairperson of Coimbatore Sahodaya School Complex; Sugunadevi, President of Coimbatore Sahodaya School Complex; and Nirmala, Secretary of Sahodaya School Complex.
G. Manuneethi, in his address, presented alarming statistics, revealing that 1.75 lakh lives are lost on Indian roads each year, primarily due to negligence. He noted that India leads the world in road accidents, with Tamil Nadu having the highest number of incidents. Manuneethi also mentioned the government's efforts to combat this issue through a dedicated road safety wing and collaboration with the police.
Commissioner Balakrishnan emphasized the importance of teachers internalizing road safety concepts and practicing them consistently. He stressed that children often emulate adults' behavior, urging teachers to view the curriculum not just as another subject for exams but as essential guidance to transform students' behavior for societal benefit.
The event concluded with Commissioner Balakrishnan honoring teachers who performed awareness programs and the team responsible for preparing the UYIR student handbook and teacher's guidebook.
Speaking at the event, Balakrishnan highlighted UYIR's significant impact, stating, "UYIR has created an impression not only in Coimbatore but across the State on road safety. Coimbatore was declared a model city for Road Safety by the Chief Minister, and the government has allocated Rs.5 crore to conduct various awareness programs and activities on road safety in the city."
The workshop, which saw participation from teachers of over 300 schools across Coimbatore, focused on the Uyir Kutty Cops program. This initiative, developed by UYIR, a Coimbatore-based NGO, aims to instill road safety awareness in young school children throughout the district. The program's curriculum is designed to empower children to become advocates for road safety in their communities.
During the event, teachers engaged in demonstrations of various topics covered in the curriculum textbooks. They also showcased their creativity through short plays, poems, songs, and slogans centered around road safety.
Several dignitaries attended the workshop, including S. Ashok Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Traffic, Coimbatore City; G. Manuneethi, Divisional Engineer of Highways (Road Safety), Coimbatore; N. Senthil Kumar, DEO of Private Schools, Coimbatore District; K. Navamani, Chairperson of Coimbatore Sahodaya School Complex; Sugunadevi, President of Coimbatore Sahodaya School Complex; and Nirmala, Secretary of Sahodaya School Complex.
G. Manuneethi, in his address, presented alarming statistics, revealing that 1.75 lakh lives are lost on Indian roads each year, primarily due to negligence. He noted that India leads the world in road accidents, with Tamil Nadu having the highest number of incidents. Manuneethi also mentioned the government's efforts to combat this issue through a dedicated road safety wing and collaboration with the police.
Commissioner Balakrishnan emphasized the importance of teachers internalizing road safety concepts and practicing them consistently. He stressed that children often emulate adults' behavior, urging teachers to view the curriculum not just as another subject for exams but as essential guidance to transform students' behavior for societal benefit.
The event concluded with Commissioner Balakrishnan honoring teachers who performed awareness programs and the team responsible for preparing the UYIR student handbook and teacher's guidebook.