NEW DELHI: Samsung today pledged its support to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ drive to reduce road accidents, especially those that happen due to irresponsible usage of mobile phones, including taking selfies on the road.
A nationwide campaign ‘Safe India’ to sensitise people about responsible use of mobile phones and taking selfie while driving on the road was unveiled.
In a statement, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari said, “India has the highest number of road accidents, globally and accounts for more than 50 per cent of total selfie deaths in the world. Irresponsible usage of mobile phone, including the new trend of taking selfies on the road, is one of the major causes of road accidents. Please use your mobile phone responsibly, do not risk your life on the road.” (UNI)
A nationwide campaign ‘Safe India’ to sensitise people about responsible use of mobile phones and taking selfie while driving on the road was unveiled.
In a statement, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari said, “India has the highest number of road accidents, globally and accounts for more than 50 per cent of total selfie deaths in the world. Irresponsible usage of mobile phone, including the new trend of taking selfies on the road, is one of the major causes of road accidents. Please use your mobile phone responsibly, do not risk your life on the road.” (UNI)
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