UditVani, Jamshedpur: Young Indians (Yi) Jamshedpur chapter is marking Road Safety Week with a series of impactful engagements across the city, placing the spotlight firmly on responsible riding and safer roads.
As part of the initiative, Raghvendra Kumar-popularly known as the “Helmet Man of India”-visited Jamshedpur on Saturday, inspiring students and young citizens to rethink their approach to road safety.
The day began with an interactive session at Arka Jain University at 10.30 am, where the Helmet Man addressed students on the life-saving importance of helmets, discipline on the road, and mindful riding.
His message—delivered with conviction and real-life examples-resonated strongly with the youth.
Later in the afternoon, between 3 pm and 5 pm, an event was held at the Kudy Mohanty Auditorium, Kadma, in association with the Tata Steel SAFE Club.
The session brought together youngsters from across the city for an engaging exchange on road safety.
A lively fireside chat with the Helmet Man, moderated by Siddharth Agarwal, Chair- Road Safety, Yi Jamshedpur, added depth to the discussion, blending personal stories with practical takeaways.
As evening fell, Yi Jamshedpur, in association with the Jamshedpur Police, organised a ‘Mashal Julus’ (torch-light procession) in Bistupur, symbolising a collective resolve to illuminate the path toward safer roads.
The Road Safety Week will culminate on February 1 with a Bike Rally promoting safe riding practices.
The rally will be flagged off at 8 am from opposite the JRD Tata Sports Complex by the Helmet Man and City SP Kumar Shivashish.
Over 100 riders-including members of biker groups, college students, Yi members, and partner organisations-are expected to participate.
The rally aims to challenge the notion that speed and rash riding define biking.
Instead, it underscores that patience, awareness, and adherence to traffic rules not only prevent accidents but also make riding more fulfilling.
Over the past week, Yi Jamshedpur has actively engaged schools, colleges, and communities through initiatives such as Chhota Cop sessions, Farishte awareness programmes, first responder training, and public interactions, all focused on nurturing a culture of road safety.
Organised under the banner of Yi Jamshedpur’s Road Safety Week, these efforts reiterate a simple yet powerful message: safety and enjoyment can-and must-go hand in hand.
The Helmet Man’s visit was organised on the invitation of CII Yi Jamshedpur chapter, reinforcing Yi’s commitment to building safer roads and a more responsible city.
