Chennai, Jan 22 : In a significant initiative to promote road safety among young minds, Ford partnered with the TSL Foundation to host a series of engaging activities at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Educare, Fathima Nagar, Nemilichery, as part of India Road Safety Month celebrations. Designed to nurture safe road habits, the event aimed to prepare children to become responsible and informed road users.
The event was inaugurated by S. Jaikumar, District Mission Coordinator – Chennai, Department of Social Welfare and Women Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, and was attended by over 100 students and teachers from three schools—Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Educare, KV Meenambakkam, and Olive Public School—along with volunteers from Ford and the TSL Foundation.
Interactive Activities to Promote Road Safety
The celebration featured a variety of activities, including:
– Road Safety Quiz
– Poster-Making Competition
– Extempore Speech Contest
– Mock Road Simulation: Students from grades 6 and 7 practiced safe road behaviors in a controlled environment, enhancing their understanding of road safety practices.
Voices from the Event
S. Jaikumar lauded the initiative, stating:
“Educating children on road safety is a crucial step toward fostering a responsible society. This program aligns with our vision of sustainable development and instills lifelong habits that save lives.”
Venkataraman Anandanatarajan, Director, Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (IMG), Ford, emphasized the importance of such initiatives: “Children are the future, and teaching them road safety is vital to building safer communities. We are proud to support initiatives that empower young minds with life-saving knowledge.”
Sahil Arora, CEO of TSL Group, added: “Through the Ford Road Ready Rangers initiative, we are equipping students with essential road safety skills. Together, we aim to inspire a generation to prioritize safety and make roads safer for everyone.”
S. Longanathan, Principal of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Educare, highlighted the role of collaboration: “Such events foster partnerships between schools, authorities, and communities, ensuring a generation that values safety and responsibility.”
Road Safety Pledge and Recognition
Students and volunteers signed a Road Safety Pledge Wall, committing to follow traffic rules, wear safety gear, and spread awareness within their communities. The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, acknowledging students’ creativity and dedication to road safety.
About the Road Ready Rangers Program
The Road Ready Rangers program, supported by Ford and implemented by the TSL Foundation, is designed for students in grades 1 to 9. It combines classroom lessons, simulator training, and interactive activities to teach road safety rules, emergency preparedness, and hazard recognition. Leadership initiatives like Junior Campus Traffic Champions empower students to advocate for road safety within their schools and communities.
About TSL Foundation
The TSL Foundation is a leading CSR consultancy and execution organization with a presence across 25+ states in India and five countries globally. With over 120 impactful projects in areas such as education, road safety, climate action, and women empowerment, TSL Foundation has reached over 100 million beneficiaries. Its innovative, holistic approach drives measurable, sustainable change.
