Driving is a Skill, Safety is a Habit — Let Us Master Both: President of AIIMS Guwahati
Driving is a Skill, Safety is a Habit — Let Us Master Both: President of AIIMS Guwahati
Dehradun, Jan 29
President, AIIMS, Guwahati, Padma Shri awardee, renowned orthopaedic surgeon Prof. Dr. B. K. S. Sanjay, delivered an insightful and inspiring lecture on road safety at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati on 27th January 2026. The lecture was attended by faculty members, staff, and students of the institute.
Drawing from his vast clinical and academic experience, Prof. Dr. Sanjay highlighted the alarming rise in road traffic accidents and their long-term physical, psychological, social, and economic consequences. He emphasized the importance of responsible driving, strict adherence to traffic rules, and the mandatory use of safety measures such as helmets and seat belts to prevent serious injuries and fatalities.
Prof. Dr. Sanjay also shared real-life clinical experiences to underline how minor negligence on roads can result in life-altering disabilities and irreversible loss. His lecture strongly stressed the collective responsibility of individuals, institutions, and society in promoting road safety awareness and nurturing a culture of safe road behaviour.
The session concluded with an interactive discussion, during which participants actively engaged with Prof. Dr. Sanjay on preventive strategies, policy initiatives, and the vital role of education and youth engagement in reducing road traffic accidents. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, urged students to change their eating habits from junk food to more nutritious and balanced diets, and to transform their lifestyle practices from destructive to more constructive and health-promoting actions. The lecture was highly appreciated for its practical insights, clarity, and powerful message.
Prof. Dr. Sanjay expressed his sincere gratitude to the Director, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Prof. Pankaj Tiwari, Prof. Ashok Kumar Maurya, the faculty members, all office bearers of awareness club and all participants of IIT Guwahati for their warm hospitality, excellent coordination, and enthusiastic participation.
