Hyderabad: Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar led a large-scale road safety drive Adilabad, stressing that following traffic rules protects lives and prevents accidents.
The programme took place at Indira Priyadarshini Stadium and featured a massive human chain formed by students along with a bike rally. The Transport Department organised the event under the Praja Palana–Pragati initiative, where the Minister attended the “Arrive Alive” seminar.
Addressing the gathering, Ponnam Prabhakar said road safety was not just about legal compliance. Instead, he described it as a protective shield for human life. He expressed concern that road accidents claimed more lives than natural causes in the country.
Road safety drive Adilabad highlights prevention measures
Highlighting solutions, the Minister outlined four key focus areas to prevent accidents. These included public awareness, improved road construction, strict enforcement of rules and immediate medical assistance after accidents.
He said individuals aged between 25 and 40 faced the highest risk due to overspeeding, drunk driving and wrong-route travel. Therefore, he urged motorists to wear helmets and seat belts at all times. He also warned that authorities would take strict action against violators.
Meanwhile, Payal Shankar called on youth to control speed and avoid drunk driving. He said such behaviour was equivalent to risking one’s life. He added that public cooperation remained essential for enforcement agencies to succeed.
Road safety drive Adilabad sees public participation
Before the main event, the Minister joined students in forming a human chain shaped as “Helmet – Save Lives.” Participants raised slogans to spread awareness across the city.
Officials distributed learning licences to youth and provided free spectacles to drivers during the programme. In addition, the Minister inaugurated a drinking water facility at the stadium.
He later flagged off a large bike rally from the stadium to Ambedkar Chowk and participated in it to motivate youth. At the venue, officials distributed helmets to motorists as part of the campaign.
Senior officials, including Special Chief Secretary (Transport) Vikas Raj, RTC MD Nagireddy, Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju Patel, Municipal Chairperson Bandari Anusha, Library Chairman Mallepula Narsaiah, District In-charge Collector Yuvaraj Marmat and SP Akhil Mahajan, attended the programme.
Road Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility: Minister Ponnam Prabhakar
A grand road safety awareness programme was held in Adilabad, featuring a massive human chain with students and a bike rally flagged off by the Minister.
Addressing the gathering at Indira Priyadarshini… pic.twitter.com/5jaKtwzjaJ
— IPRDepartment (@IPRTelangana) April 15, 2026