Father–Son Duo present book on road safety to Uttarakhand Governor
Father–Son Duo present book on road safety to Uttarakhand Governor
Dehradun, Feb 12
Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (retd) , Governor of Uttarakhand, was presented the book ‘Bharat Mein Sadak Durghatnayein’ by Padma Shri awardee and eminent orthopaedic surgeon Prof. (Dr.) B. K. S. Sanjay, President, AIIMS Guwahati, along with co-author Dr. Gaurav Sanjay, in a significant initiative to promote road safety awareness in India, on February 11,here. The book is uniquely authored by the father–son duo — Prof. (Dr.) B. K. S. Sanjay and Dr. Gaurav Sanjay.
The publication addresses the growing crisis of road traffic accidents in India, which continue to cause major loss of life and long-term disability. Drawing from years of clinical experience, the authors present an analysis of the causes, consequences, and preventive strategies related to road accidents. The book highlights not only the medical and psychological trauma faced by victims but also the wider social and economic burden borne by families and the healthcare system.
‘Bharat Mein Sadak Durghatnayein’ emphasizes the urgent need for collective and sustained action. It calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, improved road infrastructure, strengthened trauma care systems, and widespread public awareness to promote responsible driving behaviour. The book also stresses integrating road safety education into school curricula and increasing the number of well-regulated driving schools to instill safe driving habits from an early age.
During the interaction, Prof. (Dr.) B. K. S. Sanjay, President, AIIMS Guwahati, suggested that AIIMS institutions across the country can serve as nodal agencies for road safety awareness in their respective regions, using their medical expertise and outreach capacity to strengthen road safety education and preventive action.
He believes that this step will definitely lead to a reduction in road accidents and the resulting fatalities. The Hon’ble Governor appreciated the scholarly initiative and acknowledged the importance of such contributions in fostering meaningful dialogue and supporting policy reforms. The book stands as a timely initiative aimed at building a safer road culture across the nation.
