Lucknow, Oct. 14 -- The Uttar Pradesh government plans to step up community participation in road safety initiatives by strengthening the role of Scouts and Guides, trained volunteers and other organisations in spreading awareness and preventing road accidents.

The move is part of a wider road safety plan for which the state's Road Safety Fund Management Committee chaired by chief secretary SP Goyal, approved a budget of Rs.222.07 crore for the transport department and the traffic directorate for 2026-27 on Tuesday.

The government intends to intensify the involvement of Scouts and Guides in educating the public, particularly commercial vehicle drivers, and engage trained volunteers as road safety ambassadors. Street plays at authorised ...