This initiative is part of HMSI’s wider effort to support the Government of India’s target of reducing road accident deaths by 50% by 2030.
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Over 750 students took part in a six-day summer camp organised by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) in partnership with the Hyderabad Traffic Police. The camp was held at the Hyderabad Traffic Training Park and focused on teaching children aged 10 to 15 about road safety.Participants were introduced to basic traffic rules, pedestrian awareness and road etiquette through hands-on sessions and real-time simulations. The camp also included a range of activities such as self-defence, painting, music, dance, handwriting improvement, cartooning and personality development.Long-term vision of safer roads
This initiative is part of HMSI’s wider effort to support the Government of India’s target of reducing road accident deaths by 50% by 2030. The programme also aligns with Honda’s global goal of achieving zero traffic fatalities by 2050.HMSI has carried out road safety training across 10 adopted Traffic Training Parks and six Safety Driving Education Centres in India. According to the company, over 97 lakh individuals have been educated on safe road practices through these initiatives.
Key elements of training include:
- Theory sessions on traffic rules, road signs, riding posture and safety gear
- Use of virtual simulators to replicate over 100 road hazard scenarios
- Kiken Yosoku Training (KYT) to build risk awareness and hazard prediction
- Skill-building exercises such as slow riding and narrow plank riding
To broaden access, HMSI has launched E-Gurukul, a digital platform offering road safety content for children aged 5 to 18 in multiple Indian languages. Schools can access the platform at E-Gurukul website or contact the team via email.“For HMSI, the road to zero doesn’t begin with vehicles—it begins with people. And the most lasting change starts when children are encouraged to think, move and lead safely from the very beginning. Because zero isn’t just a number, it’s a destination. And every ride counts,” the company stated.