Gyalshing, October 12 (IPR): A meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC), Gyalshing, was held under the chairmanship of Mr Tenzing D. Denzongpa, District Collector, Gyalshing, in his chamber at the District Administrative Centre (DAC), Gyalshing, today.
The meeting focused on improving road infrastructure at vulnerable locations, addressing traffic congestion and strengthening traffic enforcement and road safety awareness across the district.
The meeting commenced with a review of the proceedings of the Committee's previous meeting held on March 31, 2026, led by the District Collector, Gyalshing, in his capacity as Chairperson of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC). The Chairperson took stock of the progress made in implementing the road safety measures discussed during the earlier meeting and reviewed the action taken by the concerned departments.
During the deliberations, the District Collector Mr Denzongpa as Chairperson of the DRSC, emphasised the need for coordinated efforts among Committee members to identify areas requiring intervention and address road safety concerns in the district.
The Committee discussed road conditions at various locations, particularly shortcut routes and accident-prone stretches. The Chairperson acknowledged suggestions concerning the installation of convex mirrors, crash barriers and appropriate road signage at vulnerable locations to improve road safety.
Issues relating to roadside parking, loading and unloading of vehicles, and traffic congestion were also taken up, particularly near the district hospital, taxi stands and school areas. The Committee examined suggestions for improving parking arrangements and facilitating the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
The discussions further covered road safety awareness programmes, enforcement of traffic regulations, prevention of drunk driving and vehicular pollution checks. Matters concerning the regular monitoring of road accident data, identification of accident-prone locations and black spots, and implementation of appropriate corrective measures were also reviewed.
The District Collector highlighted the importance of displaying contact numbers inside vehicles to facilitate communication when required. The possibility of incorporating barcodes containing vehicle-related contact information was also discussed.
The meeting further highlighted the requirement for conducting quarterly meetings in accordance with the Annual Road Safety Action Plan, along with the timely preparation and submission of Minutes of Meetings (MoM) and updated Action Taken Reports (ATR) to facilitate regular monitoring and follow-up action.
During the interactive session, Committee members and representatives of taxi associations shared their observations and suggestions concerning road conditions, parking facilities and traffic management. The District Collector advised the members to maintain coordination with the concerned departments and identify practical measures to address road safety issues across the district.
The meeting was attended by Dr Namgay Bhutia Chief Medical Officer Gyalshing, Mr Bikash Pradhan Superintending Engineer Roads and Bridges Department, Mr Bimal Kumar Gurung Sub-Divisional Police Officer Gyalshing, Mr Ram Hang Subba Sr. Regional Transport Officer Gyalshing Mr Santosh Singh Divisional Engineer Roads and Bridges Department, Mr Upendra Gurung Junior Engineer Roads and Bridges Department, Mr Laxuman Chettri President Gyalshing Main Line Taxi Drivers Association, Mr Dhanapati Sharma President Gyalshing Local Taxi Drivers Association and other officials.
Report From DIO Gyalshing