Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Drive For a Cause

From Times of India


DRIVE FOR A CAUSE

A bike and car rally held recently, created a buzz in Ahmedabad


Ahmedabad,a city infamous for its rash traffic sense needs to get its road safety basics right! In order to promote road safety,Vodafone India,Gujarat's largest telecommunications company endeavoured to promote responsible mobility through a large scale bike and car rally.The rally sought to educate citizens about the importance of wearing helmets on two wheelers and fastening seatbelts in four wheelers and kick-started the weeklong drive Road Safety Awareness Drive between July 20-26.

The rally was flagged off by Brajesh Bajpai, Business Head, Gujarat -Vodafone India and Sanjay Shrivastav,joint commissioner,police (traffic),Ahmedabad City along with Dinesh Parmar,(deputy commissioner,police,traffic,Ahmedabad City.A posse of around 200 bike riders and car drivers participated in the rally,as a demonstration of their support to Vodafones campaign for road safety promotion.The rally commenced from Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) and went through Panjarapol,Gujarat University,CEPT,Commerce Six Road,Ishwar Bhuwan,Sardar Patel Statue,Usmanpura Under bridge,Vadaj,Usmanpura,Income Tax,Butasingh Circle,Navrangpura Cross Road,Commerce Six Road,CEPT,L.D Engineering College and concluded at AMA.

According to Brajesh Bajpai,Vodafone India, as a value based organisation, is passionate about people and is committed to achieving the highest standards in health,safety and well-being for all.We endeavour to promote these virtues within communities,to ensure a safe working environment.An alarming rise in deaths due to road accidents has highlighted the need for disciplined driving and stringent adherence to traffic rules.Vodafone takes this opportunity to urge citizens of Ahmedabad and those traveling to the city,to follow traffic rules and remain safe with your loved ones.

Brajesh Bajpai, Business Head - Gujarat, Vodafone India, Ranjan Mishra,AVP-HR,Gujarat,Vodafone India,Dinesh Parmar,Deputy commissioner of Police (Traffic),Ahmedabad City and Sanjay Shrivastav,Joint commissioner of Police (Traffic),Ahmedabad City flagging off the rally 
 

Enthusiasts participating in the rally



Sunday, July 21, 2013

Road Safety Awareness Rally in Ahmedabad

From Western Times,
21, July 2013, Page 4



WESTERN TIMES AHMEDABAD
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013
The Road Safety Awareness Rally was organised by Vodafone India in association with Ahmedabad Traffic Police to impart awareness about road safety and following traffic rules. Mr. Sanjay Shrivastav, Joint Commissioner of Police - Traffic, Ahmedabad City along with Mr. Dinesh Parmar, Deputy Commissioner of Police – Traffic, Ahmedabad City and Mr. Brajesh Bajpai, Business Head – Gujarat, Vodafone flagged off the rally.


Saturday, July 20, 2013

Rally for road safety in the city

From Times of India

AHMEDABAD: A private mobile service provider has teamed up with the city traffic police to create awareness about road safety.

The company employees, along with traffic personnel, will conduct a bike rally on Saturday. The Road Safety Awareness Drive to promote responsible mobility will begin near Ahmedabad Management Association.

The drive will be initiated by Brajesh Bajpai of Vodafone India along with Sanjay Shrivastav, joint commissioner of police, and Dinesh Parmar, deputy commissioner of police (traffic). The rally will start at 11.15am and will cover areas like Panjrapol, University crossroads, Commerce six roads, Ashram Road and Navrangpura.

The officials stated that the week-long event will be take place at important crossroads where commuters will be educated in traffic rules. Meanwhile, the new civic centres built in north, central and east zones will be dedicated to public on July 23 by AMC. The lokarpan of the centres will be done by mayor Meenaxi Patel. The new centres have been built in Odhav, Badia and Asarwa wards. Kirit Solanki, MP from Ahmedabad west and Harin Pathak, MP from Ahmedabad east will be the chief guest.

Tuesday, July 09, 2013

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