JAGTIAL, JANUARY 07, 2026: As part of the National Road Safety Month – January 2026, and in alignment with the national theme “Sadak Suraksha – Jeevan Raksha”, the NSS and NCC units of S.K.N.R. Government Arts & Science College (SKNR GASC), Jagtial, jointly organised a Road Safety Awareness Programme to educate students on responsible road usage and the importance of traffic discipline on Wednesday.
The programme was graced by Puppala Srinivas, Retired DTC, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, Mr Srinivas elaborately explained various road safety measures that every citizen must follow to prevent accidents and save lives. He emphasised that safety must always come first, urging everyone to compulsorily wear helmets and seat belts, strictly avoid the use of mobile phones while driving, and follow the three-second rule to maintain a safe distance between vehicles.
Mr Srinivas highlighted that different countries follow different traffic rules and regulations, and pointed out that India is facing serious challenges due to the increasing number of road accidents. He expressed his pride in being an alumnus of SKNR College and appealed to students to become responsible road users.
Principal of the College Professor Ashok Arjun presided over the programme. In his address, he stressed that every individual must possess a valid driving licence and strictly adhere to traffic rules. He particularly cautioned the youth against violating traffic regulations and reminded them that “Speed thrills, but kills; life is precious.” He urged students to prioritise safety over speed and carelessness.
Later, the Chief Guest, Puppala Srinivas, was felicitated by the college authorities as a mark of respect and appreciation for his valuable guidance.
The programme witnessed the presence of Vice-Principal, NSS Programme Officer Srinivas, NCC Officer Lieutenant P. Raju, NSS Programme Officers K. Srinivas and A. Govardhan, Sai Madhukar, K.E. Surendra, Librarian Divya Rani, Gattaiah, Rajita, Kavita, Supriya, Naresh, along with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and a large number of students, who actively participated in the programme and made it a grand success.
