Oct 1, 2019 : At Vidyanidhi Infotech Academy
Sometimes a little delay in completing work at hand can lead to a total forgetfulness on my part. Possibly the age ultimately catches up. It’s been a few months since since my return from Mumbai where I conducted a Road Safety workshop for the students of Vidyanidhi Infotech Academy in Juhu.
I had been looking forward to this occasion for many reasons. I would be meeting few friends after ages and also meeting Mr Dadarao Bhilhore. Also called Pothole Dada, he is, like us, a parent who lost his child in a road traffic accident. His son, Prakash, passed away in an accident due to the negligence of the utility company that had dug up the road in Mumbai. Since then, Dada has been filling pot holes on Mumbai roads.
The workshop was well received with an audience of over 200 students packing the hall – all youngsters between the of 17 and 28 years. Just the right age group that we want to reach with our Drive Safely campaign. Many came up with questions on defensive driving and some shared their own experiences on the roads and accidents in their own family.
Dadarao, shared his story and his work, and about the Prakash Foundation, that he started in the memory of his son. Many students were inspired by his work, and have expressed their desire to join his cause and to help him whenever a pothole fix is organised by the Prakash Foundation.
The Arundhati Foundation thanks Savita Thakur, for arranging the session and the staff and students of Vidyanidhi Infotech for their participation, help and encouragement.
Walk Safe, Ride Safe, Drive Safe!
… Shubhangi
