In a significant step towards enhancing road safety, enforcement, urban mobility and public awareness, Punjab Police signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Raahgiri Foundation and The Urban Lab Foundation at Punjab Police Headquarter here. These MoUs were signed by Shelly Kulshreshtra and Abhijeet Lokre through a hybrid mode, connecting both online and offline in the presence of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Traffic and Road Safety AS Rai and Sarika Panda Bhatt.
Appreciating ADGP AS Rai and team for their dedication towards safer roads, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said that Punjab Police is taking a data-driven approach to traffic management and sustainable mobility through MoUs with Raahgiri Foundation and The Urban Lab Foundation. The collaboration will further enhance road safety, enforcement and public awareness in the state, he added.
Emphasizing the importance of a multi-dimensional approach to road safety, ADGP AS Rai stated, "Enforcement agencies require collaborative efforts from all stakeholders to address road safety comprehensively. Both Raahgiri Foundation and The Urban Lab Foundation are pioneers in their respective domains, and this collaboration will significantly strengthen enforcement capabilities in Punjab."
He said that these collaborations will focus on research, policy advocacy, capacity-building programs, and practical implementation of road safety measures, reinforcing Punjab’s commitment to creating safer roads. Sarika Panda Bhatt, representing Raahgiri Foundation, lauded the initiative, said that Punjab is setting an example by establishing a dedicated research wing within the Traffic Police itself.
This path-breaking move will enable a more scientific, data-driven approach to road safety. Abhijeet Lokre from The Urban Lab Foundation remarked, "We look forward to exchanging knowledge and learning from Punjab Police’s efforts in road safety.
This partnership will foster impactful interventions aimed at improving traffic management and public safety." Director Punjab Road Safety and Traffic Research Centre and Traffic Advisor to the Government of Punjab Dr. Navdeep Asija was also present on the occasion.