CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, Jun 27: With an aim to enforce road safety measures in the state, Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a high level meeting on Tuesday. During the meeting CM Sarma directed all the officials of concerned departments to adopt a holistic approach of effective communication, pro safety construction and extensive enforcement.
The following are the measures discussed during the meeting to ensure road safety:
• Rectification of 132 accident black spots across the state
• Vigorous drive against drunk driving, overspeeding, non wearing of helmets
• 100% installation of Traffic calming measures in minor and major road convergence point and increased highway patrolling
• Removal of encroachments and construction of Bus and truck bays in National Highways
• Building a comprehensive trauma care plan with thoroughly drafted emergency planning measures
• Close monitoring in districts by Deputy Commissioners (DC) and Superintendents of Police (SP)