Under the aegis of Sahodaya Schools Complex, On February 8, 2019, a quiz competition as a part of 30^th Road Safety Week Celebration was organized by Traffic Police Amritsar under the able stewardship of Principal Dr. Anjana Gupta. On this occasion Sardar Amrik Singh Pawar (DCP, Amritsar) was the Chief Guest. Sardar Dilbag Singh (ADCP, Traffic Police), Dr. Mehtab Singh (IPS), Sardar Paramjit Singh (Inspector, Traffic Police) and Sh. Neeraj Kumar (SHO, Verka) were also present.

Principal Dr. Anjana Gupta accorded a floral welcome to the distinguished guests. In her address to the present gathering she said that the various means of transport are the gift of science which have made the human life very comfortable. But due to negligent attitude, this gift is becoming a curse for the humanity at large. She urged that everyone should follow the Traffic Rules and let this gift of science remain a blessing only.

Chief Guest Sardar Amrik Singh, while talking to the audience, familiarized them with the various Road Safety rules & regulations like – Always be on the right while driving, use helmet while riding on a two-wheeler & use seat belt while driving a car, keep a check on the speed limit and no use of mobile while driving.

On this occasion, students from 13 different schools of the city participated in the Quiz competition. Student of the host schools presented a role play highlighting the significance of Traffic Safety Rules which will help to reduce the number of road accidents. A folk song depicting the Punjabi culture was also presented by the students.

Sardar Paramjit Singh expressed his gratitude to the school authorities, staff & students for being a part of this awareness programme and also threw light on the fine imposed in case of breaking the Road Safety Rules. He showed a deep sense of concern that 95% of the Indians don’t follow these rules. He also emphasized on the drive need to keep all the papers related to the two or four-wheelers complete and availability of First Aid Kit in the vehicle.

In the quiz competition students of Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Majitha Road Stood Ist; Ashok Vatika School stood 2^nd and Holy Heart Presidency got 3^rd Position. The students of Sri Ram Ashram Public School got consolation prize. The winners were awarded with appreciation cerficates. They will be formally awarded prizes on 11^th February at a function to be organized at Madhav Vidya Niketan.

The Programme concluded with the chanting of National Anthem.