DIMAPUR, JUNE 7: Recognizing motor technology and civilized road behavior to be an integral aspect to safety, the Nagaland Police on Monday commenced on a two-day seminar and a set of training programs in collaboration with TATA Motors at the Nagaland Police Central Workshop in Chumukedima, in Dimapur. Besides technical discourses on maintenance and technical applications on automobiles and equipments, the event focused on public road safety and Traffic Best Practices.
Drivers and mechanics of the police department from across the state are attending the training.
The chief guest for the inaugural program was MTO (consultant) MKR Pillai. In his address, Pillai said that the training event was being organized at the headquarters for the first time. It is a good opportunity and the perfect platform for staffers of Nagaland police to exchange ideas and views with the professional technicians, he said.
Complementing the initiative of the police establishment, Pillai encouraged the department to pursue more of likened programs. The consultant also advised the technical staffers to learn from TATA motors for the benefit of the police department.
Manager of Customer Support NE Sanjoy Sarkar also addressed the event. He called safety one of the most important ‘tools’ one can use on the road to stay safe. He emphasized on risk reduction: accidents can actually be prevented with carefulness.
Making use of seat belts, traffic signs, Zebra Crossing were recommended. Conversely, he advised against using strapless helmets, and using mobile phones while driving. Likewise, he advised against overtaking vehicles when in hilly terrains or keeping at speed at turnings. These are some of the most dangerous habits riders and drivers should avoid, he said. A multimedia presentation to illustrate instances of safety was one about using mobile phones when driving: “On the phone? Get off the road” was a sentence that was highlighted in a video clip about the dangers of using phones when driving.
Driving is not a physical act but a mental activity, Sarkar reminded. He challenged drivers to drive responsibly keeping in mind the ‘mistakes done by others.’
A member of the organizing committee, deputy superintendent William Kath said that the training was organized with the sole aim of upgrading the skills of technical staffers of the police department. Most of them are yet to learn how to maintain modern vehicles and equipments, he said.
A police officer, an organizer, since sending staffers outside for proper training was expensive for which TATA motors decided to help the department in providing basic trainings as required of the personnel.
The training will cover various technical aspects of automobiles such as tyre design, maintenance and failures analysis; power steering, driving and maintenance, battery maintenance and brake circuit, among others.
