LUCKNOW: Road safety norms should be made a part of the syllabus, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath suggested today as he lamented that a large number of accidents were occurring due to traffic rule violations.He also directed the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) and other departments to formulate plans to ensure safe travel. "It is a matter of concern that everyday we see that due to violation of traffic norms, accidents are taking place," Adityanath said.It should be seen as to "how road safety norms can be made a part of the syllabus", so that ordinary citizens can be made more aware, he said. "The accidents which are happening, are taking place due to lack of awareness about traffic rules. "Can there be any resident of Uttar Pradesh, who will not be interested in associating himself with the soil of Mewar. "Adityanath also mentioned that a part of the 'chaurasi kosi parikrama' lies in Rajasthan.

Source: Economic Times June 13, 2017 10:18 UTC