Bhubaneswar, June 3 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched Zero Accident Day in collaboration with IIT Madras as a collective commitment to the safety of everyone traveling on the roads.
Accidents have a profound impact not only on families and the state but also on the entire economy, Majhi said, urging everyone to strictly follow all road safety rules.
The Chief Minister stated that accidental deaths have emerged as a significant problem across India, noting that as many as 75.2 percent of fatalities are caused by speeding.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated 11 Automated Vehicle Testing Systems (AVTS) at Sonepur, Chandikhol, Bhanjanagar, Mayurbhanj, Rairangpur, Balangir, Talcher, Malkangiri, Nayag...