Odisha Road Safety Campaign 2026: 17,831 Challans, ₹9.57 Cr Fines on Day One
The Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) has rolled out a comprehensive road safety campaign across the state, combining strict enforcement with creative awareness initiatives.
Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena inaugurated the drive, which will continue until March 31, 2026.
On the first day alone, authorities issued 17,831 e‑challans, collected Rs 9.57 crore in fines, and seized 64 vehicles for serious violations.
The campaign targets major accident causes such as speeding, drunk driving, helmetless riding, wrong‑direction driving, illegal parking, mobile phone use, and overloading.
Special checks are being conducted on heavy vehicles in mining and construction zones, while enforcement teams cover highways, accident‑prone areas, intersections, markets, bus stands, and rural roads.
Alongside enforcement, district‑level awareness programmes are underway.
Bhubaneswar hosted sessions for long‑distance bus drivers, Jajpur focused on vehicle pollution, and Dhenkanal adopted a unique approach by offering chocolates and flowers to violators.
Upcoming activities include blood donation camps, eye check‑ups, safety advisory sessions, and awareness drives in schools and public places.
The STA emphasised that road safety is a shared responsibility, echoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s call: “Return Home Safely.”
