Road Safety Awareness Rally 2026

Rotary Club of Bhaktapur successfully organized the UN Global Road Safety Week 2026 Awareness Rally under the theme Road Safety, Life Safety” “on 17th May 2026 in Bhaktapur. The program was conducted in collaboration with Rotaract Club of Bhaktapur, Rotaract Club of Kathmandu Medical College Duwakot, Inner Wheel Club of Bhaktapur, District Traffic Police Office Bhaktapur, local schools, and community volunteers.
The rally commenced from Dattatraya Temple and concluded at Nyatapola Temple, spreading awareness on safe road practices throughout the heritage city of Bhaktapur. Around 150 participants, including traffic police personnel, students, Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, Inner Wheel members, and community stakeholders, actively participated in the event.
Students from Medha Secondary School, Mount Valley Boarding English School, The Rising English Secondary School, and Sooryadaya Secondary School enthusiastically joined the rally with traditional instrumental performances and creative self-made placards carrying impactful road safety messages and awareness slogans.
Representatives from District Traffic Police Office Bhaktapur, including Chief Jharana Sonar, shared valuable guidance on traffic safety and responsible public behavior. Chief Guest DGND Rtn. Amit Giri emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in creating safer roads and communities.
The program successfully promoted public awareness on road safety and strengthened collaboration among schools, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations.

Specialty:
• Awareness rally organized during UN Global Road Safety Week 2026
• Active participation of students, traffic police, and community organizations
• Heritage route rally promoting road safety awareness among the public
Facts & Figures:
• Total Participants: Around 150
• Rally Route: Dattatraya Temple to Nyatapola Temple
• Participating Schools: 4
• Collaborating Organizations: Rotary, Rotaract, Inner Wheel, Traffic Police, and local schools

Beneficiary Profile:
• Students and youth
• General public and road users
• Community members and pedestrians
Impact/Outcome:
• Increased public awareness regarding road safety practices
• Encouraged responsible road behavior among students and youth
• Strengthened collaboration between Rotary, schools, and traffic authorities
• Promoted safer roads and community engagement in Bhaktapur