Kerala to Launch 'Road Safety Cadet' Program in Schools for Safer Roads

• Kerala's General Education and Motor Vehicles departments will jointly launch a 'road safety cadet' program in schools.
• The initiative aims to build a safe Kerala with children's help and integrate road safety awareness into the school curriculum.
• The program will be inaugurated in Mavelikkara, Alappuzha district, with a pilot run already completed at John F Kennedy Memorial School.
• Each batch will have 30 students, receiving 15 hours of academic classes, 5 hours of work experience, and 10 hours of physical training.
• Cadets will be trained in trauma care, first aid, anti-drug activities, swimming, and assist MVD officials in accident analysis.