Kishtwar, 06 Jan 2026: As a part of the National Road Safety Month 2026 & in an effort to promote road safety awareness and encourage responsible driving behavior,a Road Safety Selfie Booth was installed at DC Office Kishtwar by ARTO Kishtwar.
The initiative was formally launched by the Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar Shri Pankaj Kumar Sharma JKAS, who took the first selfie at the booth, followed by ACR Kishtwar Idrees lone,ARTO Kishtwar Tasleem Wani,AO DC Office Kishtwar Daleep Kumar & various other District Officers/Officials and general public, symbolising the administration’s commitment to safer roads and adherence to traffic rules.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar Shri Pankaj Kumar Sharma JKAS emphasized that road safety is a collective responsibility and awareness is the key to saving precious lives.
He stated that innovative initiatives like the Road Safety Selfie Booth help in connecting with people in a positive and engaging manner, especially the youth, and encourage them to follow traffic rules in their day-to-day lives.
The DC urged citizens to strictly adhere to road safety norms such as wearing helmets and seat belts, avoiding rash driving and overspeeding, and to act as ambassadors of road safety for the welfare of the entire society.
ARTO Kishtwar, Tasleem Wani JKAS said that this selfie booth aims to engage the employees as well as public, in spreading awareness about road safety measures such as wearing helmets and seat belts, avoiding overspeeding, and following traffic regulations. Citizens are encouraged to participate by taking selfies and sharing the message of road safety on various social media platforms.
The district administration reiterated its resolve to continue awareness-driven initiatives to reduce road accidents and promote a culture of safe and responsible road usage in District Kishtwar.
