NEW DELHI: The 9th edition of the prestigious JK Tyre-Constitution Club of India Car Rally for Parliamentarians was flagged off today from the Constitution Club of India (CCI) premises in New Delhi. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs, along with the Guest of Honour, Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries, and other distinguished dignitaries.

Since its inception in 2010, the CCI Rally has established itself as a significant platform promoting road safety. This unique initiative brings together policymakers in a collective effort to raise awareness about responsible driving. This year, over 50 parliamentarians, including Mr. Anurag Thakur, Mr. Nishikant Dubey Mr. Rajiv Pratap Rudy, and other Members of Parliament along with invited bureaucrats, senior journalists, and teams of armed forces participated in the rally in their cars, reaffirming their dedication to safer roads while paying homage parliamentarians who tragically lost their lives in road accidents.

To further support this endeavor, the rally route included a stop at the Traffic Park, where participants revisited the fundamental driving rules and tested their knowledge of road safety signs. This interactive activity enhanced the overall experience and reinforced the importance of safe driving. The grandeur of the event was further elevated by the stunning display of classic and vintage cars, captivating attendees with their timeless charm.

The motto of the Car rally is “Road Safety”. On this occasion, we remember our distinguished Members of Parliament whom we lost in road accidents. Some of the prominent names include Former President of India Shri Giani Zail Singh, Union Minister Shri Rajesh Pilot, Union Minister & CM Shri Sahib Singh Verma, Union Minister Shri Yerrannaidu, MP Shri S.P. Muthukumaran, MP Shri Shrikant Jichkar, MP Shri Mahendra Singh Bhati and MP Shri Dayanand Sahay, Union Minister Shri Gopinath Munde, MP Shri Nandamuri Harikrishna, MP S Rajendran and many others.

India has the second largest road network in the world ranging from most modern highways stretching down to narrow, unpaved roads. Roads are the easiest way to access any part of the country. Significantly, our politicians spend a major part of their lives traveling for election campaigns, meeting people in their respective constituencies, or accessing their workplaces. However, the pressure of time, exhaustive working hours, and early morning to late night traveling make them more vulnerable to fatalities on the road. We have lost several Parliamentarians and Ministers in the course of road accidents.

Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Minister expressed his concern about road accidents and shared his views that these types of rallies are essential to create awareness & promote road safety not only for members in particular but the people of the Country in general.

Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director, JK Tyre, said, “The JK Tyre-CCI Rally exemplifies our shared commitment to promoting safe and responsible driving. Road safety is not just about following rules — it is about saving lives. With the expanding network of Indian roads and national highways, the need to reinforce the message of road safety has become even more critical and we at JK Tyre have been dedicated to this cause for over three decades. Through awareness campaigns and product innovations, we remain dedicated to making our roads safer and advocating for road discipline as both responsible citizens and industry leaders.”

Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Secretary, CCI also expressed his concern about the road accidents. Ministry has taken multi-pronged efforts for strengthening automobile safety standards, improving the road infrastructure, and other major initiatives under the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, and Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari.

Some of the most common reasons are found to be speeding, use of mobile phones, riding without helmets and driving without seat belts and accessing highways at unauthorized points, roads & pedestrian crossings, etc.

Shri Rudy also recalled the message of the Hon. Prime Minister on Road Accidents in “Mann Ki Baat” where the Hon’ble Prime Minister has very deeply raised the tragedy caused by road accidents.

This alarming trend of road accidents and casualties has increased the severity and the spiraling road accident numbers bring to the fore the urgency and the need to enhance awareness among the masses of this country.

It is for this very same reason that Constitution Club of India in partnership with JK Tyre has taken this initiative to ensure a campaign to save lives so that the country can reap its economic dividends also.

The JK Tyre-CCI Rally followed a carefully planned route through the capital’s iconic landmarks, amplifying the crucial message of road safety. Participants competed in the TSD (Time, Speed, Distance) format, which focuses on precision rather than speed to encourage disciplined driving. Each team comprised a driver and a navigator, with the navigator responsible for following route instructions, calculating average speeds, and ensuring the team remained on schedule, as any deviation resulted in penalty points. With specified times and speeds set within legal limits, the FMSCI-compliant rally tested participants’ navigational skills while ensuring adherence to traffic norms.

The noble cause of road safety was supported by J K Tyre, IOCL, GAIL, Union Bank of India, Patanjali Ayurved Limited, Petronet LNG Limited, Numaligarh Refinery Ltd, NBCC, BPCL and Airports Authority of India.

The event will conclude with a grand prize distribution ceremony later in the evening at the Constitution Club of India, where the winners will be felicitated by Shri Om Birla, Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha, and Anshuman Singhania.

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PUNE: Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) reinforced its focus on road safety by conducting an awareness campaign in Pune, Maharashtra. The initiative engaged over 2200 students and staff members from Radiant International School, Shri J.R. Gunjal English Medium School and Junior College, Government College of Engineering and Research, and Gramonnati Mandal’s Arts, Commerce, and Science College equipping them with essential knowledge on responsible road behavior.

With a focus on early road safety education, HMSI designed this initiative to go beyond awareness and encourage a lasting behavioural change. Educating the students at an early stage helps shape responsible road users who can influence their surroundings. By engaging with schools, colleges and institutions —both government and non-government—HMSI continues to make road safety an integral part of everyday life.

The awareness campaign in Pune included safety riding lessons, danger prediction training, games, quizzes, helmet awareness and riding trainer modules. These interactive activities ensured that road safety education was both engaging and practical, helping the participants not only learn the road safety guidelines but also develop a sense of responsibility while on the road.

HMSI expressed gratitude to Radiant International School, Shri J.R. Gunjal English Medium School and Junior College, Government College of Engineering and Research and Gramonnati Mandal’s Arts, Commerce and Science College for its support in making this initiative a success. The enthusiastic participation of students and staff played a key role in spreading awareness about responsible road behavior and working towards safer roads.

Through its ongoing road safety initiatives, HMSI has reached nearly 3 lakh adults and children across Maharashtra, equipping them with practical knowledge to make informed choices on the road. With initiatives like these, HMSI continues to create awareness in promoting road safety and encourage responsible driving and riding habits for all.

In 2021, Honda announced its global vision statement for the year 2050 where it will strive for zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles. In India HMSI is working in line with this vision and the Government of India direction of reducing fatalities to half by 2030.

One critical aspect of achieving this goal is developing a positive mindset toward road safety in our children by the year 2030 and continuing to educate them thereafter. Road safety education at schools and colleges is not only to create awareness but to introduce a safety culture in young minds and transform them to be the road safety ambassadors. It empowers future generations to become responsible and significantly contribute to a safer society.

HMSI wants to be a company that Society wants to exist and is strongly focusing on spreading Road safety awareness to all sections of society with unique ideas catering to each segment from school kids to corporates and society at large.

HMSI’s set of skilled safety instructors conducts daily programs at our 10 adopted traffic training parks (TTP) across India and 6 Safety Driving Education Centers (SDEC) to make road safety education accessible to every part of society, and the initiative has already reached over 92 lakh Indians. H MSI’s National Road Safety Awareness program made learning fun yet scientific through:

SCIENTIFICALLY DEVISED LEARNING MODULE: Honda’s skilled instructors set the foundation with theory sessions on road signs & markings, driver’s duties on road, riding gear & posture explanation and safe riding etiquettes.

1. PRACTICAL LEARNING: A special training activity on Honda’s virtual riding simulator was executed for all to experience over 100 possible dangers on the road before actual riding.

2. INTERACTIVE SESSION: Participants were given danger prediction training known as Kiken Yosoku Training (KYT) which helps enhance rider/driver’s sensitivity to danger and ensures safe driving behavior on roads.

3. EXISTING DRIVERS HONING RIDING SKILLS: Students & school staff members who are already existing riders tested & honed their riding skills through slow riding activities and riding on narrow planks.

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The campaign featured a variety of interactive activities aimed at educating participants on road safety. These activities included safety riding theory sessions, danger prediction training, road safety quizzes, helmet awareness sessions, and Riding Trainer sessions. The engaging nature of these activities ensured that participants remained actively involved throughout the campaign.

HMSI’s commitment to promoting road safety, especially among children, was evident in the success of this campaign. The company believes that instilling awareness of road safety at an early age can contribute to creating accident-free roads in the future. By conducting such interactive and engaging programs in schools, colleges, and government institutions, HMSI aims to reach a wide range of age groups and make a significant impact on road safety education.

The success of the campaign in Shirdi is part of HMSI’s larger CSR commitment towards road safety. The company has set ambitious goals, aligning with Honda’s global vision statement for 2050, to strive for zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles. In India, HMSI is working towards reducing fatalities by half by 2030, in line with the Government of India’s directives.

HMSI’s focus on road safety education extends beyond just creating awareness. The company aims to inculcate a safety culture in young minds, empowering future generations to become responsible road users and contribute to a safer society. By conducting programs at traffic training parks and Safety Driving Education Centers across India, HMSI has already reached over 5.7 million individuals with its road safety initiatives.

Through their continued efforts in promoting road safety education, HMSI is making significant strides towards creating safer roads and reducing accidents in the country.

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VIDISHA: HMSI believes that the Safety of every individual is a topmost priority. To ensure that awareness of road safety reaches lakhs of citizens, it frequently conducts Road Safety Awareness Campaigns across various regions of the country. One such campaign was recently held in the city of Vidisha which left a lasting impact on the participants. On the grounds of Vidisha International Public School and Kendriya Vidyalaya, HMSI achieved one of its milestones where it saw an active participation of more than 2200 school students and staff members.

The road safety campaign featured interactive activities such as a safety riding theory session, danger prediction training, road safety quiz, helmet awareness, and Riding Trainer session that kept the participants engaged throughout the campaign.

HMSI strongly believes that children are the future of this society and their awareness of road safety at an early stage can contribute to making the roads accident-free. It frequently conducts road safety awareness programs that are interactive and engaging, catering to a wide range of age groups, from children to youth, and are conducted in schools, colleges, and government institutions.

HMSI extends its gratitude to the authorities of Vidisha International Public School and Kendriya Vidyalaya for their support in organizing this important initiative. Together, we can make a significant difference in creating safer roads and reducing accidents.

Since its inception, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, HMSI has imparted education to nearly 3 lakh adults and children, focusing on promoting responsible road usage and cultivating safe riding habits. Additionally, HMSI has reached more than 60 lac individuals across the country with its road safety education initiatives.

SCIENTIFICALLY DEVISED LEARNING MODULE: Honda’s skilled instructors set the foundation with theory sessions on road signs & markings, driver’s duties on the road, riding gear & posture explanation, and safe riding etiquette.

1. PRACTICAL LEARNING: A special training activity on Honda’s virtual riding simulator was executed for all to experience over 100 possible dangers on the road before actual riding.
2. INTERACTIVE SESSION: Participants were given danger prediction training known as Kiken Yosoku Training (KYT) which helps in enhancing rider/driver’s sensitivity to danger and ensures safe driving behavior on roads.
3. EXISTING DRIVERS HONING RIDING SKILLS: Students & school staff members who are already existing riders tested & honed their riding skills through slow riding activities and riding on narrow planks.

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