India, Nov. 27 -- Gurugram deputy commissioner (DC) Ajay Kumar on Tuesday directed traffic officials, to develop safe school zones across all government and private schools in the city to ensure the safety of students on streets. The directions were given during a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee and Surakshit School Vahan Policy, said officials on Wednesday, adding that DC Kumar also reviewed road safety measures and traffic compliance in the district.

To be sure, safe zones are designated areas with safety measures created around school premises to ensure the protection of students, reduce traffic risks and improve overall safety. "The safety measures include speed restricting stretches of 20-25 km/hr, clear signages such ...