ANANTNAG: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD), in collaboration with the Health Department of Anantnag, organized a Medical and Eye Checkup Camp for drivers at the Sumo Stand in Bijbehara. The event, conducted under the aegis of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, was part of the ongoing Road Safety Month 2025 campaign. The primary objective of the camp was to ensure the physical fitness of drivers, with a special focus on eye health.
A team of experienced medical professionals and paramedics provided free eye checkups and basic health diagnostics to drivers, ensuring they are fit to operate vehicles safely. This initiative is part of the government's broader efforts to enhance road safety awareness and reduce the incidence of road accidents. With a growing focus on improving driver health, the camp aimed to educate drivers on the importance of maintaining good physical health, particularly vision, to prevent accidents caused by impaired judgment or reaction times.
The medical team also offered advice on maintaining general well-being, emphasizing the role of healthy practices in reducing accidents and fostering a safer driving environment. Local drivers expressed their gratitude for the initiative, with many hailing the camp as a positive step toward improving road safety. Several drivers voiced their support for holding such camps regularly in the future to help maintain their health and ensure safer roads.
The ARTO Anantnag, Dr. Showket reiterated their commitment to organizing more such camps, contributing to a broader campaign aimed at bringing about a significant change in road safety practices and reducing traffic-related accidents in the region. This initiative is expected to have a lasting impact on the safety of both drivers and passengers, highlighting the importance of health and safety in preventing accidents and fostering a culture of road safety across Anantnag district.
