In a major boost to public safety, Punjab’s Road Safety Force (SSF) has dramatically reduced road accident deaths by 48 percent since its inception in February last year. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced this milestone on Sunday, emphasizing the force’s role in revolutionizing emergency response protocols.
The SSF’s rapid intervention—providing on-the-spot first aid, quick evacuation to trauma centers, and efficient medical handovers—has been pivotal. Punjab, previously notorious for topping the charts in road fatalities, has now emerged as a beacon of progress. Mann praised the force for tackling black spots on routes like Patiala-Sirhind and aiding the construction of 43,000 km of superior roadways.
The initiative’s impact extends beyond borders. Prime Minister Modi spotlighted it during ‘Mann Ki Baat’, hailing it as a blueprint for the nation. Multiple states are now keen to adopt Punjab’s framework, reaching out to the government for guidance.
With deployments on 4,200 km of vulnerable highways, SSF personnel conduct constant patrols, crack down on traffic infringements, and safeguard victims’ belongings. This proactive model not only curbs deaths but also restores faith in governance. Unlike past regimes that neglected these pressing concerns, the current administration’s focus has yielded tangible results, setting a new standard for road safety in India.