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Patiala Foundation 'SADAK'

Patiala Foundation 'SADAK'

  • Patiala Foundation had initiated a Road Safety Project ''SADAK'' (UN-SDG 3 & 11) to sensitize the Community members regarding Road safety and remind us of the need to drive responsibly, educate our children, and advocate with our governments to implement and enforce policies that will protect road users and prevent more families from suffering the pain of losing a loved one on the road.

    We at SADAK have till date organized 137 events including Road Safety Talks, Drawing Competitions, Reading Competitions, 27000 Bicycles have been fixed with Reflective stickers through various distribution Camps, Six Road Safety Audits and sensitized about 18500 members of the community directly through these events. We had showcased a Public exhibition in collaboration with IIT Delhi and ITAS Japan on issues of Road Safety and showcasing the infrastructural changes in designs for safer roads and pedestrian friendly streets. We undertook the project of Safe School Zone using iRAP tool for the schools of Patiala. We are actively involved in monitoring the activities of Road Safety in the city of Patiala as Member of District Road safety Committee under Chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Commissioner.

    Awards and Achievements:

    1. We have been awarded with National award by Minsitry of Road Transport & Highways for outstanding work in Road Safety.
    2. Our Children Challan Book has been adjudged as one of the best practices and included in the book “The Vision of Antyodaya” unveiled by the Hon'ble Vice President of India
    3. We have been amongst the finalist at eNGO challenge awards for designing an innovative ‘Children Challan Book’
    4. Patiala Foundation received Inspire Awards 2018-19 on 6th January, 2019.
    5. Patiala Foundation was accorded with special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations since 2018.
    6. Patiala Foundation was awarded the prestigious District Awards on 26th January 2018 in the field of Social Service.

    Our Initiatives: (Click below to know more about our initiatives)