“Joining Hands, Linking Minds” – Human Chain for Road Safety

‘Joining Hands, Linking Minds’ – A Vision for an Accident Free World!

A Human Chain for Road Safety Awareness was organized by Brahma Kumaris and Transport & Travel Wing (RERF) on Sunday 22nd January 2017. The campaign witnessed a partaking of more than 5000 participants including students from 30 schools, 21 colleges, members of approximately 20 NGOs, fire brigadiers and several members of the Brahma Kumaris organization, representing common masses. The event was inaugurated by well-known celebrities and TV artists – Anas Rashid, Ali Khan, Arun Kadam, Nikhil Rane (World famous Whistler), Abhijeet Rane (Social Worker), Ramchandra Dhavale (ACP).

BK Sis. Divya Prabha, Vice Chairperson of the Transport And Travel Wing (RERF) highlighted the importance of a deep connection between our Mental state with Road Accidents and how spirituality plays a key role in our psychological and intellectual well being.

The inaugural event was held at Prabhu Upvan, Borivali East; where the dignitaries were warmly welcomed. The program was also graced by Principals & Teachers of various schools and colleges and several other guests. The inaugural function was commenced with a candle lighting ceremony followed by a flag hoisting at the Apex of the Human Chain. Balloons were released in the air with road safety slogan danglers. The Human chain covered a stretch of over 5 kms from Shimpoli, Borivali upto Patkar College, Goregaon. It was indeed a remarkable sight to view enthusiastic participants in caps and sash, reciting the road safety slogans and reminding the society to obey traffic rules.