ADC Kargil Highlights Road Safety Awareness at Painting Competition in Minji

Описание: ADC Kargil Highlights Road Safety Awareness at Painting Competition in Minji


In Ladakh, as part of Road Safety Month–2026, TATA Mobile Union and Taxi Union Kargil today organized a Painting Competition at Jawadiyah Care Project, Minji, Kargil, to promote road safety awareness among children.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, who attended the programme as Chief Guest, said that a month-long road safety awareness campaign was conducted across the district with active participation of various departments and stakeholders. He said children’s enthusiastic participation and their understanding of traffic rules made today’s programme one of the most impactful events of Road Safety Month.

ADC Kacho said that through their paintings, children highlighted key road safety issues such as over-speeding, drink and drive, use of mobile phones while driving, and negligence towards pedestrians. He said these messages apply to all categories of drivers, including private and commercial vehicle operators.

He appreciated the Transport Department, Taxi Union, TATA Mobile Union, and Jawadiyah Care Project for their collaboration and emphasized the importance of dialogue with transport unions while framing road safety policies.

ADC Kacho also stressed reducing the use of private vehicles, promoting public transport, and encouraging walking for short distances to reduce traffic congestion and ensure a safer environment for future generations.

ARTO Kargil Khadim Hussain, DTI Kargil Fazil Abbas, Mehdi Khan, Incharge Police Post Bazar, and presidents of various transport unions were also present on the occasion.
Later, prizes were distributed among the participants.