Hyderabad: The Telangana government launched the Arrive Alive road safety initiative, with Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar urging citizens to follow traffic rules and help accident victims during the critical “golden hour”.
The minister participated in the programme at the Engineering Staff College of India in Gachibowli as part of the 99-day Praja Palana action plan. He said the Arrive Alive road safety campaign aimed to ensure that every citizen reached home safely.
He announced a statewide awareness drive to reduce road accidents and stressed the need for responsible behaviour on roads. He also said the government would introduce an AI-based driving test system soon to improve licensing standards and eliminate irregular practices.
The minister added that authorities had removed the broker system in driving licence issuance to improve transparency. He said officials were identifying accident-prone black spots to implement corrective measures and prevent fatalities.
Senior officials, including MLA Arikapudi Gandhi and Special Chief Secretary Vikas Raj, attended the programme along with department representatives.
Measures under the Arrive Alive road safety initiative expand
Officials highlighted that road accidents continued to claim lives daily, leaving families devastated. They stressed that timely assistance during the golden hour could significantly improve survival rates.
To encourage public participation, the government announced a ₹25,000 Rahaveer Award for individuals who help accident victims reach medical care in time. The initiative aims to build a culture of responsibility and prompt response among citizens.
The minister reiterated that the Arrive Alive road safety campaign would combine enforcement, awareness, and technology-driven reforms to reduce accidents across Telangana.