Three Telangana RTOs complete induction training at police academy
Three newly appointed Regional Transport Officers in Telangana have completed a two-month induction training program at the state police academy. The training emphasized the use of technology, strict enforcement of the Motor Vehicles Act, and public awareness to improve road safety.
Why it matters
Enhanced training for transport officials is critical for reducing the high rate of road accident fatalities in India through better regulatory oversight.
Three newly appointed Regional Transport Officers (RTOs) of the Telangana Transport Department completed a two-month induction training programme at the RBVRR Telangana State Police Academy on Friday, with the academy’s Director Abhilash Bisht calling for greater use of technology, stronger enforcement and public awareness to improve road safety.
Addressing the valedictory ceremony, Bisht said reducing road accidents requires a concerted focus on technology-based enforcement, effective implementation of laws and sustained public awareness. She stressed that officers in uniformed services must carry out their responsibilities with a sound understanding of the Motor Vehicles Act, legal procedures and road safety regulations.
Highlighting the scale of the challenge, she said one person dies in a road accident every three minutes in the country and noted that while most crashes are unintentional, many can be prevented through rigorous vehicle inspections, proper issuance of fitness certificates and stricter standards for granting driving licences.
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