Directs timely compensation to victims
ANANTNAG, APRIL 18: Deputy Commissioner (Chairman, District Road Safety Committee) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat, chaired a review meeting of the committee on Saturday to assess the measures taken by various agencies to reduce road accidents besides status of compensation for victims in the district.
The meeting, as per an official statement, was attended by ADC, SE R&B (Member Secretary), CMO, ARTO, DySP Traffic, Executive Engineers of R&B divisions, EOs of MCs, representatives of NHAI, BEACON and other agencies involved in road safety planning and implementation.
At the outset, the SE R&B presented a detailed overview of the decisions taken by the committee in the previous meeting and the progress achieved so far. The chair was informed that in addition to responsive relief, several preventive measures including identification and remedial action at accident prone “black spots”, regular road maintenance and strengthening of vulnerable stretches, improvement and standardisation of road signage and reflectors and technical inspection of vehicles to ensure road worthiness, have been taken to minimise the occurrence of accidents across the district.
It was further informed that during the year 2025, 536 road accidents were recorded resulting in 42 casualties.
Presently, the district has 24 PM RAHAT designated hospitals to provide timely medical care and support to accident victims.
On the occasion, the Committee held detailed deliberations on key issues like analysis of IRAD data, identification of remaining black spots and measures for their rectification besides smooth implementation of PM Sadak Suraksha (Setu/Sehat) financial assistance scheme in the district.
The DC stressed the need to expedite the process of victim identification and the timely disbursal of claims under the relief schemes, so the affected families do not face undue delays in receiving compensation. He directed all concerned departments to streamline documentation and verification procedures to ensure efficiency and transparency.
Dr. Bilal directed to conduct a detailed analytical review of accident data which will be utilised to undertake specific engineering and enforcement actions. He issued further directions to make an in-depth analysis of all identified black spots and to propose permanent engineering solutions to prevent fatal accidents in the future.
EOs of MCs were asked to remove the encroachments along roads and footpaths for ease and safety of commuters. Cleanliness and usability of footpaths besides regulating roadside parking were also emphasized.
Additionally, in view of the ongoing 100 day campaign under Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan, the MVD and Traffic authorities were instructed to intensify enforcement action against the drug peddlers and other violators.
At conclusion, the committee underscored that a coordinated and multi departmental approach alongwith constant vigil and improvement in road safety infrastructure and services are essential to bring down the number and severity of road accidents in the district.
DC directed the ARTO to ensure that compensation to all deceased victims is processed and disbursed in a time-bound manner.
He also instructed all Executive Officers of Municipalities to ensure the immediate clearance and maintenance of footpaths across all towns.
The meeting was attended by the DSP Traffic, ARTO, and all Executive Officers of Municipalities.
