An awareness programme on Road Safety was held at the Conference Hall of Kohima College, Kohima, on Wednesday in collaboration with the Kohima District Road Safety Committee (KDRSC).
The programme aimed to promote responsible road behaviour and raise awareness among students, faculty members, and local drivers about the importance of following traffic rules to prevent road accidents. It also formed part of the college’s ongoing extension activities conducted in partnership with civic and government bodies.
The programme was chaired by Khrieleü Zumvu, Assistant Professor, Department of History, and member of the Disaster Management Committee (DMC) of Kohima College. In her opening remarks, Zumvu welcomed the resource person and participants, including students and drivers from various sectors. She expressed concern over the increasing number of road accidents in Kohima and highlighted the need for collective responsibility among citizens to ensure safer roads. Commending the collaboration between Kohima College and the KDRSC, she described it as a meaningful step toward community engagement and civic awareness.
Delivering the introductory remarks, Khriezenuo Angami, Head of the Department and Associate Professor of English, and member of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), said the event marked the beginning of a sustained collaboration between Kohima College and the KDRSC to enhance civic consciousness. She added that four sites in Kruleizüo Colony had been identified for installing zebra crossings and road safety signage, reflecting the programme’s practical focus on improving safety infrastructure.
The keynote address was delivered by Solevi Metha, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Traffic), Kohima, who discussed the main causes of road accidents in Nagaland, including negligence, overspeeding, and ignorance of road signs. He elaborated on traffic rules, documentation requirements, two-wheeler safety, and key provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. Emphasizing discipline and civic responsibility, he urged students to act as advocates for safe driving and pedestrian rights.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Vezhosa Ringa, Associate Professor, Department of History, and Convener of the DMC, who expressed appreciation to the KDRSC, the resource person, faculty, students, and driver community for their participation.
