Bhubaneswar, Nov. 13 -- The Odisha government has announced a state-wide observance of 'Zero Fatality Fortnight' from November 16 to 30, aiming to achieve zero road accident deaths through coordinated action and public participation.

The initiative, led by the Commerce and Transport Department, will be implemented in close collaboration with district administrations, police departments, Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) and other agencies. Emphasis will be placed on the four pillars of road safety - enforcement, engineering, education and emergency care.

During the fortnight, a zero-tolerance policy will be adopted against traffic violations. RTOs, along with the police and district authorities, will conduct intensive checking across hi...