Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) and Hyderabad Traffic Police concluded a six-day Summer Camp at Hyderabad Traffic Training Park, reaching over 750 students aged 10 to 15. The program focused on teaching traffic rules, pedestrian awareness, and road etiquette through practical simulations in the training park.
The camp, part of HMSI's "#SaferIndiaOn2Wheels" initiative, provided students with real-time traffic scenarios to develop road safety habits. Students participated in sessions designed to instill awareness and responsibility while navigating roads.
Beyond safety education, the camp included self-development activities such as self-defense, painting, dance, music, handwriting improvement, and personality building to create a comprehensive learning experience.
This program supports the Government of India's goal to reduce road accident deaths by 50% by 2030 and aligns with Honda's global vision of achieving zero traffic fatalities by 2050. HMSI conducts similar training across 10 Traffic Training Parks and 6 Safety Driving Education Centers nationwide.
HMSI has reached over 97 lakh individuals through its road safety programs. Their training includes theory sessions on traffic rules and safety gear, virtual simulators for experiencing road hazards, danger prediction training, and skill-building activities for riders.
To expand their reach, HMSI has launched E-Gurukul, a digital learning platform offering age-appropriate road safety modules for children aged 5 to 18. The platform is available in multiple languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and English.
Road safety remains a significant concern in India, which reports one of the highest rates of traffic fatalities globally. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the country recorded over 150,000 deaths in road accidents in recent years, with two-wheeler riders accounting for a substantial percentage of these casualties.
Education initiatives targeting young people are considered critical in developing long-term safety awareness, as habits formed early often persist into adulthood. HMSI's focus on youth education represents a preventative approach to addressing India's road safety challenges.