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    This document proposes introducing "Road Safety" as a compulsory subject in schools in India. It notes that road accidents are a major problem, killing over 1,000 people per year. Introducing Road Safety education in schools could help reduce accidents by making children more aware of safety measures from a young age. The proposal is to incorporate Road Safety into the Health and Physical Education curriculum from grades 1-8, allocating one period per week to the topic. A comprehensive curriculum would be developed by experts and proper evaluation methods established to emphasize the importance of this subject. The success of the program would depend on support from government departments, parents, teachers and society overall.

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    This document proposes introducing "Road Safety" as a compulsory subject in schools in India. It notes that road accidents are a major problem, killing over 1,000 people per year. Introducing Road Safety education in schools could help reduce accidents by making children more aware of safety measures from a young age. The proposal is to incorporate Road Safety into the Health and Physical Education curriculum from grades 1-8, allocating one period per week to the topic. A comprehensive curriculum would be developed by experts and proper evaluation methods established to emphasize the importance of this subject. The success of the program would depend on support from government departments, parents, teachers and society overall.

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    This document proposes introducing "Road Safety" as a compulsory subject in schools in India. It notes that road accidents are a major problem, killing over 1,000 people per year. Introducing Road Safety education in schools could help reduce accidents by making children more aware of safety measures from a young age. The proposal is to incorporate Road Safety into the Health and Physical Education curriculum from grades 1-8, allocating one period per week to the topic. A comprehensive curriculum would be developed by experts and proper evaluation methods established to emphasize the importance of this subject. The success of the program would depend on support from government departments, parents, teachers and society overall.

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    This document proposes introducing "Road Safety" as a compulsory subject in schools in India. It notes that road accidents are a major problem, killing over 1,000 people per year. Introducing Road Safety education in schools could help reduce accidents by making children more aware of safety measures from a young age. The proposal is to incorporate Road Safety into the Health and Physical Education curriculum from grades 1-8, allocating one period per week to the topic. A comprehensive curriculum would be developed by experts and proper evaluation methods established to emphasize the importance of this subject. The success of the program would depend on support from government departments, parents, teachers and society overall.

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    A PROPOSAL FOR INTRODUCING

    ‘ROAD SAFETY’ AS A COMPULSORY


    SUBJECT IN SCHOOLS
    INTRODUCTION
    “India records the highest number of deaths in road accidents in the world, 13 every
    hour, 1,14,590 a year, more than terrorism or natural disasters.”

    So says the latest issue of ‘India Today’ in its cover story on “Killer Roads of India”. It
    provided extremely shocking and scary statistics and also revealed the fact that road
    fatalities in India have been rising at an alarming rate of 8 percent a year. The article
    is an eye opener for all the right thinking people and especially the policy makers.

    A cursory glance at the road accident figures provided by the Traffic Department,
    Mumbai from 1952 to 2007 presents some startling facts. The total accidents have
    increased by 200 percent and the fatal ones are a whopping 300 percent, 39% of
    which belong to the age group of 0-25 years.

    Road traffic fatalities, injuries and trauma constitute a serious problem, bringing
    adverse effects on the quality of life and longevity of citizens, children and especially
    adolescents. This is of significant concern, both in terms of cost to individuals and
    the community and the added burden it places on health services.

    The situation demands strong preventive measures and collaborative efforts by all
    stake-holders from all walks of life.

    ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION


    Worldwide research indicates that school based learning programmes and resources
    are key elements of an integrated approach to reducing road fatalities, casualties
    and trauma. The chances of accidents can be averted to a large extent, if school
    children who are going to be adults of tomorrow are made aware of road safety
    measures. It is considered that Road Safety Education at school and in the early
    childhood years makes an important contribution in improving behaviour and
    attitudes on roads. It provides a foundation for forming lifelong values, skills,
    behaviour and attitudes. However, it is important that Road Safety Education is
    continued throughout school which will prepare young people more effectively for
    safe road use in their community.
    OBJECTIVES
    (1) To create an awareness of the need and importance of road safety and road
    etiquettes.
    (2) To impart practical knowledge about traffic rules and safety code of conduct.
    (3) To inculcate a lifelong approach to road safe behaviour and habits.
    (4) To develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will empower children
    make informed safe choices and decisions as road users.
    (5) To change children’s perception about road safety and their responsibilities as
    road users.

    ‘ROAD SAFETY’ AS A SUBJECT


    In the present school educational curriculum, Road Safety forms a part of one of the
    optional subjects (Civil Defence and Road Safety) out of 7 optional subjects under
    School Certificate Examination in Standards IX and X. However majority of the
    schools/students do not opt for this subject. Besides, no standard textbooks are
    available on the subject.

    It is proposed to introduce Road Safety Education as part of Health and Physical


    Education subject in Standards I to VIII. The Health and Physical Education is taught
    in Standards I to IV for 2.5 hours per week (5 periods) and in Standard V to VIII, it is
    2 hours (4 periods) per week. It is proposed that one period per week be allotted to
    road safety education out of the PT periods.

    A comprehensive graded curriculum should be devised and designed by a team of


    experts involving academicians, traffic police, members of the advisory committee,
    NGOs, parents, counsellors, etc.

    The importance of this subject be highlighted by integrating it with other school


    subjects like Languages, Science, Maths, etc, also by providing proper weightage
    (25%) in the evaluation system and promotion rules.

    The subject could be evaluated on the basis of written exams, orals, practical and
    project work.

    CONCLUSION
    The success of implementation of Road Safety Education programme largely
    depends on the whole hearted support and participation by key Government
    departments like Education, Police and also parents and teaching community and
    society at large.

    PRINCIPAL NAJMA KAZI


    PRINCIPAL RAJ ALONI
    Members, Advisory Committee, R.S.P
    November 18th 2009

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