Delhi Police Week-2014 Organized to encourage Road Safety

As a part of Delhi Police Week–2014 celebrations, on the spot Painting Competition-cum-Commemorative function of Road Safety Club was organized at India Gate Lawns by Delhi Traffic Police in association with Society for Indian Automobiles Manufactures (SIAM) and Hero Moto Corp to create awareness amongst children about the importance of road safety norms and need for obeying traffic rules.

Legendary all-rounder cricketer Shri Kapil Dev graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Addl. Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Sh. Anil Shukla and other officers of Delhi Traffic Police were also present at the function. Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Anil Shukla, Addl. Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Delhi called upon the schools and students to make active contribution towards the cause of road safety by spreading awareness.

Kapil Dev speaking on the occasion stressed upon the participating children to obey traffic rules and the need to wear helmet and seat belt while driving. He also advised school principals and teachers to inculcate good traffic sense and awareness about following traffic rules in their students. He stressed on the need of good health and sports in the life of a student and also appreciated the on the spot paintings prepared by school children.

Road safety All Round Best Rolling Trophy along with cash prize of Rs.15,000/

for best activities in the field of Road Safety during 2013, sponsored by Society for Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), was jointly awarded by Chief Guest Kapil Dev

and Addl. CP/Traffic Sh. Anil Shukla to Apeejay School, Pitampura Delhi. 2^nd best activities in Road Safety Club during 2013 was awarded to Gyan Mandir Public School, Naraina, Delhi. Prize for A team of jury comprising of faculties from Delhi College of Art and Department of Art - Jamia Milia Islamia adjudged the paintings of about 868 participants from 34 leading schools and declared the prize winners from Primary, Middle and Secondary groups, of the Painting Competition who were felicitated by the Chief Guest.

In the Primary category, Ajitesh Singh of Sachdeva Public School, Rohini, Delhi, in the Middle category Sudiksha from Spring Dales School, Pusa Road and in the secondary category Prateek Kushwa from Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School, Nangloi were adjudged the best.