In a move to boost road awareness and student commuting safety, DIET Karnal has officially launched a large-scale road safety day school campaign across government schools in Karnal district this July 2025. The initiative will be led by B.Ed trainee teachers who are being trained to serve as teachers as safety ambassadors, tasked with conducting workshops, rallies, and transport audits in their respective practicum schools.
With rising incidents of student road mishaps near school zones, this campaign comes at a crucial time. The program aims to integrate civic sense, road rule knowledge, and responsible commuting habits among schoolchildren through direct teacher-led engagement.
By positioning trainee teachers as drivers of this movement, DIET Karnal reinforces the important role that educators play in shaping responsible future citizens.
Teachers as Safety Ambassadors: A Bold New Role
The role of teachers as safety ambassadors goes beyond classroom instruction. In this campaign, teachers are trained in road behavior, pedestrian rules, and emergency management and are required to actively demonstrate safe practices within school environments. They are not just teaching safety—they are embodying it.
Key responsibilities include:
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Conducting morning assemblies on traffic awareness
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Organizing student road safety pledge drives
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Leading helmet and seatbelt awareness sessions
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Coordinating school safety audits with local traffic police
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Supervising mock street-crossing drills with students
These activities are designed to encourage interactive learning while ensuring school campuses become safer transport zones.
Campaign Implementation Across Karnal District
The road safety day school campaign is being rolled out in over 80 government schools through partnerships between DIET Karnal, local education officers, and the Regional Transport Authority. Each participating trainee teacher has been assigned a school, with a prepared activity calendar and support materials.
Below is an overview of the campaign rollout plan:
| Phase | Timeline | Activities Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Training & Orientation | 1–7 July | Teacher workshops, material handouts, planning with school heads |
| In-School Campaign | 8–15 July | Assemblies, safety drills, poster competitions |
| Community Outreach | 16–22 July | Parent sessions, school-road audits, local awareness walks |
| Final Evaluation | 23–25 July | Impact assessment, feedback forms, district-level reporting |
All materials—including posters, activity sheets, and safety checklists—have been localized for Hindi and English medium students. The final leg of the campaign will culminate in a district-wide Road Safety Showcase, where the best-performing schools and teachers will be recognized.
Student Involvement and Learning Outcomes
One of the core strengths of this initiative is that it encourages students to not only absorb safety knowledge but also practice it in real-life settings. Through the road safety day school campaign, students are:
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Learning how to use zebra crossings and sidewalks properly
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Understanding traffic light meanings through role play
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Participating in quiz contests and safety-themed drawing events
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Monitoring school buses for safety gear and driving behavior
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Educating their own parents about helmet and seatbelt use
These immersive methods, guided by teachers as safety ambassadors, help embed the values of safe transport and social responsibility at an early age.
Institutional Impact and Future Vision
The success of the campaign has already led to discussions about making Road Safety Day an annual event across all schools in the district. DIET Karnal is preparing a toolkit and digital module that can be adopted by other DIETs and CBSE-affiliated schools in Haryana and beyond.
Benefits of the initiative include:
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Safer school commuting environments
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Increased teacher capacity for civic education
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Greater collaboration between schools, local government, and parents
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Long-term cultural change regarding road behavior
This campaign aligns with India’s national goals under the Surakshit Bharat Abhiyan and supports both NEP 2020 and the Ministry of Road Transport’s school safety vision.
Conclusion
The road safety day school campaign spearheaded by DIET Karnal is a game-changer in grassroots transport education. By empowering teachers as safety ambassadors, the initiative strengthens the bridge between schools and street-level safety culture. As more schools and DIETs take cues from this successful model, India moves a step closer to building safer, more informed, and responsible young citizens. With teacher leadership and student enthusiasm, road safety education in 2025 is becoming both participative and powerful.
FAQs
What is the purpose of the road safety day school campaign?
The campaign aims to promote traffic awareness and responsible commuting habits among schoolchildren through interactive activities led by teacher trainees.
How are teachers acting as safety ambassadors?
They lead morning assemblies, organize street safety sessions, conduct audits, and actively engage students in hands-on safety learning.
Which schools are participating in this initiative?
As of July 2025, over 80 government schools in Karnal district are involved in the campaign under the guidance of DIET Karnal.
What kinds of student activities are part of the campaign?
Activities include poster making, pledge drives, crossing drills, safety quizzes, and road audits conducted by student groups.
Will this become a permanent school activity?
DIET Karnal and local authorities are working on making it an annual event and integrating road safety into the broader school curriculum.
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