The first Orientation of Safety Riding program in Nuwakot was organized at Shahid Jagat Prakash Jangshah Sanskrit Secondary School, Devighat in collaboration with NASA Nepal.

 

Speaking on the occasion, NASA Nepal Secretary Niraj Khadka said that road accidents are the number one cause of premature death in Nepal. Manju Chitrakar, Principal of Shahid Jagat Prakash Jung Shah Sanskrit Secondary School, said that information related to vehicle safety is needed from children to the elderly.

 

About 40 female two-wheeler users participated in the program. Program Officer E Suyog Khanal on behalf of Manasa Nepal gave a presentation on the status of two-wheeler accidents in Nepal, safety riding tips, quality helmet design and importance. During the program, a leaflet titled "Safe Motorcycle and Scooter Travel Information" made by NASA Nepal was distributed and FIA helmets were distributed to impart knowledge about symbolic safe helmets.

 

Central Member of NASA Nepal Dipes Shrestha, Branding Officer Saugat Rajbhandari, Advocate, Journalist, Engineer Gaet were present at the event and all the participants signed the Global Commitment Letter on Road Safety.