YES! I FOLLOW ROAD SAFETY RULES

Proposal on Road Safety Awareness in district of

Name of the project: SAFETY FIRST

About the Organization

‘Sankalp Jyoti’ is a secular, non–political and non–profit making voluntary organization. This organization was formed by a group of social work and development professionals who were inspired by participatory and collective social actions and interventions. They first studied the socio-economic condition of the people followed by the regular interaction with the local community before chalking out need based interventions in the area of operation. The findings of the problems were so acute and intense that they could not be dealt in a shorter period of time without joint efforts. With this realization ‘Sankalp Jyoti’ originated in the year 2004 and was registered under the Society Registration Act.

Sankalp Jyoti started its different interventions from in Bihar and has in the course expanded its activities to Gaya, Jahanabad, Kishenganj, Sheikhpura, Madhubani and districts as well. The prime motto to take up Patna as the intervention district was because of the reason that most of the founder members were from this place. Moreover, Sankalp Jyoti emerged from the development professional community of this engaged in Patna district but committed to work with the people all over Bihar, so as to make them involve in overcoming their different problems including health, education, livelihood, drought, flood etc.

Since inception, Sankalp Jyoti has been working with women, children, youth, aged, farmers and laborers of the weaker and marginalized sections of the society who have been vulnerable to various disadvantages including disasters and social exclusion as well as denial their different rights. Sankalp Jyoti believes in development of these people through collective social as well as developmental action in a participatory approach.

Goal: Sustainable development of the society through women empowerment and in the process to generate awareness, consciousness and promote holistic development of all sections of the society.

Vision: To have healthy and self reliant society where equal opportunities are made available to the disadvantaged with special reference to women. Thereby promotion of equity based society bereft of any exploitation on the ground of sex, race, caste, creed, class and religion.

Mission: To create a self reliant society of disadvantaged & marginalized groups who can avail equal opportunities in which woman play proactive role. Thereby to strive for the sustainable development process and improvement in quality of life of all sections of the society with emphasis on deprived and marginalized sections through participatory approach and availing of their rights.

It is hereby stated that Sankalp Jyoti has been active in the field of formation and sustainability of community institutions and community structures in various forms Self Help Groups, guiding/designing of various kinds of income generation interventions by SHGs and other community institutions as well as in the field of providing need based services and supplementary services as required in supplementing the empowerment efforts by the government and non-governmental agencies. The mandate of the organization through its bye-laws entrusts the organization to undertake such activities that will ultimately benefit and add to the well being of women in general and the most vulnerable groups like YES! I FOLLOW ROAD SAFETY RULES dalits, minorities and women in particular. The organization also carries considerable experience in running various projects in skill building and other capacity development interventions.

Through the path of developmental interventions underlined with the goal and objectives of the organization we have in the past years undertaken various activities and projects which directly benefitted and added to the well being of its target communities in the respective areas where the projects and activities have taken place.

In the past years the organization has achievements in various fields. Illustrating some of them as below:

1. We are conducting Road Safety Campaign by forming a network of CSOs & individuals named as SAFET ALLIANCE in Bihar. We conducted survey on “Causes of Road Accidents” in Patna since 06th -15th June’16. 2. With the support of BVHA & KKS we conducted Skill Development Training Program on Beautician, Electrician, Masonry, Cycle-Motor repairing at 12 villages of Maner block in Patna district of Bihar. 3. With the support of Dan Church Aid & IDF we have procured the 7500 kg. SEED of rice to distribute among the dalit communities of Katra & Sonepur panchayat of Katra Block in Muzaffarpur district. 4. We are conducting Skill Development Training program under MES scheme of DGET in Patna, Gaya & Jehanabd district with the support of Labour & employment Department, Bihar. 5. We had translated the training material from English to Hindi on Emotional Resilience & Health under the Girls First project for the U.S. based organization CORSTONE. 6. We have conducted Micro Insurance program with the support of LIC in Bihar. 7. We conducted On Site Education Programme under Brick Klin Project in Barbigha block of Shekhpura district with the support of Bihar Education Project. 8. We conducted On Site Education Programme under Brick Klin Project in Meskaur & Kashichak block of Nawada district with the support of Bihar Education Project. 9. We formed Women SHG at the block of Patna district with the support of NABARD. At present we have formed 50 groups & all the groups have been linked to Bank. 10. We conducted training on Tailoring under Skill Development Programme of Nabard in Naubatpur block of Patna District of Bihar. 11. We conducted a Working Women Hostel in Patna district of Bihar with the support of Central & Bihar Social Welfare Board. 12. We are publishing monthly VEERANGANA Kadam Sahas Ke… a social magazine based on Women Empowerment. 13. We conducted three unit Awareness Generation Programme in Jehanabad district of Bihar with the support of Central Social Welfare Board 14. We did Quality testing & mapping Of Water with the support of Envirotech East Pvt Ltd. On behalf of PHEd Bihar in Kishanganj, Sitamarhi, Sheohar & Madhubani district of Bihar. 15. We conducted Four days survey & training programme on Education named as ASER with the support of PRATHAM Mumbai in Kishanganj district of Bihar. In this survey we were covered 31 government schools to know the status of education and facility & appearance of student in the school. 16. We conducted Three Non Formal Education (NFE) centers with the support of member’s contribution in the Naubatpur block of Patna district where the children of SHG members get elementary education. 17. We formed girls Club in the colleges of Bihar. The name of the formed club was SAMBHAWANA. 18. We are forming Self Help Group in Kako, Ratnifaridpur, Sadar block and providing skill development training on Tailoring in Modanganj, Ratanifaridpur & Hulasganj block of Jehanabad district with the support of DRDA, Jehanabad. YES! I FOLLOW ROAD SAFETY RULES

19. We organized a one day workshop on Right to Education with the support of Voluntary Forum for Education under United Nations Millennium Campaign in Jehanabad district of Bihar. 20. We participated in Women empowerment programme of Dainik Jagran SAPNO KO CHALI CHHONE organized by Jagrn Pahal, Women Development Corporation & UNFPA in 21 Girls colleges of six districts of Bihar.

Background of the project

India has a road network of over 4,865,000 kilometre in 2014,the second largest road network in the world. At 0.66 km of roads per square kilometre of land, the quantitative density of 's road network is similar to that of the United States (0.65) and far higher than that of China (0.16) or Brazil (0.20).

Road transport in India is very popular for various reasons, but the condition of lndian roads is very poor and deplorable. The rate of road-accidents and fatality in the country is very high. Pressure on roads has been on increase and the number of vehicles is increasing by leaps and bounds.

Travel by road provides a lot of flexibility, convenience, speed and reliability, particularly at short distances in cities and towns. Therefore, it is the most preferred medium of transport. But lndian roads in cities, towns and those connecting them have been in a very poor condition. Their development and maintenance have not kept pace with the growth in vehicular population. Consequently, there are accidents, serious injuries and deaths all around. Indian roads are red with human blood.

Road accident is one of the most common disasters worldwide. The degree of accidents varies from place to place and time to time. India has about 1 % of the world’s vehicles but accounts for about 10 % of the World’s Road Crash fatalities. In 2004 the number of accidents were recorded 4,13,900 out of which 91,376 deaths took place but by 2013 it rose to 4,69,900 accidents and 1,37,423 deaths.1 Meaning thereby the fatality of the accidents has increased severely. In addition, 111% road crashes are under reported, found in the study conducted by Save Life Foundation. This led to partially or permanent disability to over 5, 00,000 populations in the country. Bihar was ranked 10th in road accident having 4,989 deaths in 2013 & Patna was ranked 5th in road accident in 2014.

The economic growth and increasing infrastructure, specially road and bridge, has decrease the gap between cities and villages. The increasing number of vehicles, two wheelers to long Lorries, has really increased the probability of the road accidents and it is vividly transferring in fatalities. As predicted the economic growth and infrastructural expansion is very much on roll, the increase in vehicular traffic is bound to grow very steep and further increase the number of road accidents.

It is a serious challenge for the road commuters, transporters, doctors and government. Therefore it is joint responsibility of each individual, transport companies, commercial vehicle operators/drivers, transport department, road construction department, medical professionals, hospitals, CSOs and finally government to act swiftly and educate the mass about the safety norms and practicing the same. A policy level action, implementation of the rules and regulations, road behaviour by the commuters is need of the time.

YES! I FOLLOW ROAD SAFETY RULES

Road accident may be defined as a human tragedy, associated with major health problems, negative socio-economic growth, and poverty. Road accidents involve high human suffering and monetary costs.

The road safety is important because of the following main reasons:

 Road accidents will be with us for a long time.  Accident trends are on the rise and issues need to be addressed.  Comprehensive road safety program can reverse accidents trends.  Road accidents block economic and social development.

Typical losses arising from road accidents include

 Material damage to property and vehicles  Lost productivity of those killed or injured.  Cost of medical treatment.  Administrative costs (insurance, police, courts, etc.)  Subjective costs (pain, grief and suffering)  Unquantifiable social and community cost.  Poverty

Bihar is one of the underdeveloped states in India in terms of infrastructures of road. Most of the people of this state use their mobility by road or train. They feel road is more reliable, convenient & accessible to move from one place to another place in terms of logistics or person. The state government have been given their focus to develop the infrastructure of roads within 10 years. The result is that no. of concrete roads have been increased not only in urban areas but also in rural areas. The central government also contributed to increase the length of National Highways in Bihar.

Now a day, the mobility of people and no. of vehicles in Bihar have been increased tremendously. But the sense to use the road & vehicles has not been developed as per the traffic rules. They ignored & drive the vehicles mannerless. Not only the motor drivers but also the hand pullers cart, pedestrian, villagers across the highways are also not aware about to use the roads & traffic rules. Due to which many road accidents occurs in cities, villages & highways.

Previous intervention of Sankalp Jyoti on Road Safety

The campaign “Yes! I Follow Safety Rules” is a small but important initiative form Sankalp Jyoti. It is expected that the campaign would reach out to each ear of last lanes of villages and cities for safeguarding themselves by following safety rules set by the policy makers time to time. Hopefully, such practice would inculcate as a habits of the commuters gradually which would minimize the road accidents in the state and the country.

Sankalp Jyoti & Safety Alliance (A group of CSOs & individuals) jointly conducted a survey on “Causes of Road Accident” in Patna at ten points ( auto stand, Dinakr chowk, Patancity chowk, Kargil chowk, Dakbunglow, Boring road, bus stand, Anisabad-bypass more, Zero mile & Mithapur bus stand). Hundred respondents (Bikers-30, Car Drivers-25, Auto-20, Rickshaw puller-10, Cycling-07 & Pedestrian-08) were interacted at each points from 06th June’16 to 15th June’16. During YES! I FOLLOW ROAD SAFETY RULES

this survey total 1021 respondents were interacted with 34 questions. Brief analysis reports of this survey are below.

Compiled Response Data Sheet Total Number of Respondents 1021.00 S.N Causes of Road Accident Low % Averag % High % Very % o. e High Feeling of Tiredness during driving 684.0 66.9 18.6 1 0 9 190.00 1 82.00 8.03 65.00 6.37 Driving with taking wine 15.2 20.0 2 71.00 6.95 156.00 8 205.00 8 589.00 57.69 Keep less distance from front vehicle 311.0 30.4 33.8 23.2 3 during driving 0 6 346.00 9 237.00 1 127.00 12.44 High speed driving 144.0 14.1 20.7 19.9 4 0 0 212.00 6 204.00 8 461.00 45.15 Driving with taking pain relief or 212.0 20.7 26.2 22.9 5 sleeping pills 0 6 268.00 5 234.00 2 307.00 30.07 Consumption of alcohol/addiction while 137.0 13.4 21.3 24.2 6 driving 0 2 218.00 5 248.00 9 418.00 40.94 Due to Dilapidated road 105.0 10.2 37.6 28.9 7 0 8 384.00 1 296.00 9 236.00 23.11 Usage of Cell phone while driving 184.0 18.0 32.5 26.3 8 0 2 332.00 2 269.00 5 236.00 23.11 Hands free driving & listening music 267.0 26.1 29.5 19.7 9 over phone 0 5 302.00 8 202.00 8 250.00 24.49 Due to traffic congestion 571.0 55.9 22.8 12.5 10 0 3 233.00 2 128.00 4 89.00 8.72 Due to poor weather 524.0 51.3 25.1 13.8 11 0 2 257.00 7 141.00 1 99.00 9.70 Due to poor brake or failure of brake 196.0 19.2 24.1 24.1 12 0 0 247.00 9 247.00 9 331.00 32.42 Due to exhausted tyres 304.0 29.7 32.2 26.4 13 0 7 329.00 2 270.00 4 118.00 11.56 Due to tyre bursting 239.0 23.4 34.9 21.3 14 0 1 357.00 7 218.00 5 207.00 20.27 Due to poor light 231.0 22.6 38.0 25.4 15 0 2 388.00 0 260.00 7 142.00 13.91 Defective in steering 301.0 29.4 31.0 24.2 16 0 8 317.00 5 248.00 9 155.00 15.18 Due to Irregular or more speed breaker 278.0 27.2 33.6 18.7 17 0 3 344.00 9 191.00 1 208.00 20.37 Ignore to use of seat belt 349.0 34.1 24.0 26.2 18 0 8 246.00 9 268.00 5 158.00 15.48 Patiently not walking on road 252.0 24.6 38.1 25.3 19 0 8 389.00 0 259.00 7 121.00 11.85 Due to playing of children on road 304.0 29.7 33.4 22.3 20 0 7 341.00 0 228.00 3 148.00 14.50 Due to cattle roaming on road 271.0 26.5 36.5 20.7 21 0 4 373.00 3 212.00 6 165.00 16.16 YES! I FOLLOW ROAD SAFETY RULES

Due to high beam light 339.0 33.2 29.3 18.6 22 0 0 300.00 8 190.00 1 192.00 18.81 Defective in horn 348.0 34.0 32.4 19.8 23 0 8 331.00 2 203.00 8 139.00 13.61 Low visibility 271.0 26.5 33.8 25.8 24 0 4 346.00 9 264.00 6 140.00 13.71 Absence of looking mirror 250.0 24.4 36.3 28.8 25 0 9 371.00 4 295.00 9 105.00 10.28 Due to not follow the lane driving 251.0 24.5 35.5 24.8 26 0 8 363.00 5 254.00 8 153.00 14.99 Due to driving vehicle of walking on 301.0 29.4 30.3 17.5 27 road in wrong side 0 8 310.00 6 179.00 3 231.00 22.62 Do not Drive carefully 210.0 20.5 24.7 23.6 28 0 7 253.00 8 241.00 0 317.00 31.05 Do not follow the traffic control 227.0 22.2 24.6 24.0 29 equipments or rules 0 3 252.00 8 245.00 0 247.00 24.19 Gap between divider 264.0 25.8 33.0 25.5 30 0 6 337.00 1 261.00 6 159.00 15.57 Overtaking of vehicles 227.0 22.2 21.4 25.7 31 0 3 219.00 5 263.00 6 312.00 30.56 Usage of Pressure horn 341.0 33.4 34.4 17.5 32 0 0 352.00 8 179.00 3 149.00 14.59 Usage of banners & posters in large 468.0 45.8 29.6 15.7 33 scale on the road 0 4 303.00 8 161.00 7 89.00 8.72 Sleeping of the homeless people on the 351.0 34.3 31.0 20.5 34 road 0 8 317.00 5 210.00 7 143.00 14.01

Proposed Activities

 Advocacy on road safety at school, college & community level.  Development of IEC materials (i.e. Banners, Posters, Handbills, paintings etc.)  Display & circulate the IEC materials on road safety  Awareness on Road safety among the commuters by rally, road show, nukkad natak etc.  Liasionig & meeting with line departments.  Road Safety audit.

Action Plan

S.No. Activities 1st month 2nd month 1. Development of IEC materials & printing  2. Installation of hoardings on Road Safety  3. Advocacy on Road safety at   school/college & community level 4. Rally, Road show, Nukkad natak   5. District & State level meeting with line   departments YES! I FOLLOW ROAD SAFETY RULES

6. Road safety audit 

Budget

S.No. Particulars Unit Unit Cost Total 1. Development of IEC materials & printing 50000 10000(lumsum) 10000 2. Installation of hoardings on Road Safety 10 10000 100000 3. Hiring of Resource person & Volunteers for 04 2000/day X 40 80000 advocacy days 4. Seminar 01 50000 50000 5. Road Show 01 200000 200000 6. Nukkad Natak 10 3000 30000 7. District Level meeting with line departments 04 2500 10000 8. State level meeting with line departments 01 15000 15000 9. Hiring of volunteers for road safety audit 04 1000/day x 10 10000 days 10. Administrative Cost 25000 25000 Total 530000

Total amount requested Rs. Five Lac Thirty Thousand only