New Delhi, 2nd August, 2018: Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body of the automobile industry, along with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and Delhi Traffic Police organised the First School Connect Conclave to ensure “Safety of School Children in School Bus” at India International Centre today.
The First School Connect Conclave titled Aavekshan, `Enabling safer future’ focussed on educating schools on the use of GPS devices in school buses to ensure safety of school children as notified by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
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At the panel discussions held during the conclave, the participants highlighted the need for installing GPS devices and on board cameras in all school buses and called for stricter implementation to ensure safer transportation of school children.
The event saw participation from dignitaries like Ms. Neeti Sarkar, CEO & PD, NATRiP; Mr. Sutanu Behuria, Former Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, GoI, Mr. Naveen Soni, President, SAFE- SIAM along with representatives from SIAM, MoRTH, GoI, Delhi Traffic Police and various schools from Delhi NCR.
Commenting on the topic of safety, Mr. Naveen Soni, President, SAFE said, “It is of utmost importance that the automobile industry along with government and Delhi Traffic Police come together to ensure safety for school children. Our objective is to actively engage schools and thus educate the students on various aspects of safety. GPS based vehicle tracking devices are an integral part of any business. Schools specially are switching to GPS systems in order to enhance safety of children. Indian Automobile Manufacturers are bringing all the safety measure for school buses and making them user friendly. ”
Speaking during the event, Ms. Neeti Sarkar, CEO & PD, NATRiP, Imparting training on GPS equipments to various stakeholders is paramount. While technology may not be the solution but how we use technology will reap benefits. NATRiP will be making training moduels for GPS maintenance system for the automobile technicians and will impart training at our SIlchar training centre at Assam.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Anubrata Choudhury, spokesperson, Indian Auto Company (IAC), said, “Safety of school children is paramount and we have launched our special school bus solution, offering peace of mind to parents and making it easier for schools to implement it easily thereby also ensuring compliance with the latest government mandate. Our MoU signing with NATRiP will enhance the skills in this area also.”
During the technical session, Mr. Shobhit Dixit, Senior Manager, Eicher Motors, talked about school bus safety design and features. Mr. Virendra Singh Rathore, Technical Consultant (Road Safety and Environment) MoRTH, GoI, gave a presentation on how the govt is working towards ensuring school bus safety. The session also saw participation from Mr. Anil Chikara, MLO, Transport Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Representatives from schools also presented during the session. Indian Auto Company also shared the information on GPS system in the school buses.
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The event also aimed at building a consensus on the issue of school children safety while they travel from home to school and back. This initiative is also supported by various corporate houses and schools in Delhi.
About SAFE
To promote Inspection and Certification (I&C) of vehicles and reduced emission from in-use vehicles as well as drive increased safety on roads, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has launched an independent body, Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE). With memberships from Industry, Government, Testing Agencies and NGOs, SAFE will work to generate awareness among various stakeholders vis-à-vis Inspection & Certification of in-use vehicles to ensure vehicle safety and a cleaner environment.
SAFE has organized Inspection Clinics for in-use vehicles and training workshops for emission technicians in various parts of the country. These programmes are meant to create awareness among vehicle owners on the importance of regular maintenance, which is one of the most effective ways to control vehicular emission levels. Additionally, SAFE will organize seminars in coordination with State Governments and other stakeholders.
SAFE has already undertaken several initiatives on Road Safety education of students, drivers and the general public. Through Road Safety Awareness Programmes, SAFE educates the community on traffic rules and inculcates a proper, responsible attitude towards fellow road users. SAFE is a catalyst in the automobile industry’s endeavour to fulfil its commitment towards a cleaner and safer environment and will continue to support and enhance the industry’s role as a responsible corporate citizen.
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The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is a not-for-profit apex national body representing all major vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India. SIAM works towards supporting sustainable development of the Indian Automobile Industry with the vision that India emerges as the destination of choice in the world for design and manufacture of automobiles. It also works towards facilitating enhancement of the competitiveness of the Indian Automobile Industry, reducing cost of vehicles, increasing productivity and achieving global standards of quality.
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