On every third Sunday of November month the World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims is organized for paying homage to the victims of road accidents, like every year the Centre for Traffic Management and Road Safety (CTMRS) under the School of Internal Security and SMART Policing (SISSP) organized a candle march in the Gujarat campus, the gathering this year was addressed by the coordinator of CTMRS Mr. Vishwa Vijay Rai.

According to the Global Status Report (WHO) 2023, approximately each year. 1.19 million people die due to road accidents around the globe, and according to the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India report by the NCRB 2023, approximately. 1,70,000 deaths occur due to road accidents in India.

The students and staff of Rashtriya Raksha University paid homage to the victims of the road accident by observing a two-minute silence, which was followed by a pledge-taking ceremony and a candle march.

This states that road safety is a global problem, and the world needs to unite to counter the menace of road accidents.

Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) is India’s pioneering institution for education, research, and training in the fields of national security, internal security, and law enforcement. Established by an Act of Parliament under the Ministry of Home Affairs, RRU is committed to strengthening India’s internal security architecture through world-class education, research, and capacity-building initiatives.

The School of Internal Security and SMART Policing (SISSP) embodies the principles of Strict and Sensitive, Modern and Mobile, Alert and Accountable, Reliable and Responsive, and Techno-savvy and Trained (SMART) policing. Through its academic and training programmes, the school prepares law enforcement leaders to meet the challenges of modern policing and public safety in an increasingly interconnected world.

The Centre of Traffic Management and Road Safety (CTMRS) at Rashtriya Raksha University serves as a dedicated hub for research, training, and policy advocacy in the areas of road safety, traffic regulation, and innovative mobility systems. The Centre aims to enhance national and global capacity through applied research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advanced training in traffic law enforcement. This initiative underscores RRU’s vision of making meaningful contributions to public safety, responsible mobility, and international understanding.

 

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