Three New Telangana RTOs Complete Training at RBVRR State Police Academy

Three newly appointed Regional Transport Officers (RTOs) of the Telangana Transport Department successfully completed a two-month induction training programme at the RBVRR Telangana State Police Academy on Friday. The training, which spanned from May 18 to July 17, was designed to equip the officers with the necessary tools to enhance enforcement, leverage technology, and reduce road accidents.

The three newly appointed RTOs who completed the intensive induction course are D. Jagadeesh, P. Bhushi Reddy, and Chai Sai Charan. The officers received their certificates of completion during a valedictory ceremony held at the academy.

Addressing the gathering, RBVRR Telangana State Police Academy Director Abhilash Bisht called for greater use of technology, stronger law enforcement, and sustained public awareness to improve road safety. She stressed that officers in uniformed services must carry out their responsibilities with a sound understanding of the Motor Vehicles Act, legal procedures, and road safety regulations.

Highlighting the scale of the road safety challenge, Bisht pointed out that one person dies in a road accident every three minutes in India. She noted that while most crashes are unintentional, many can be prevented through rigorous vehicle inspections, proper issuance of fitness certificates, and stricter standards for granting driving licences.

Bisht urged the newly inducted officers to focus on the three pillars of road safety—education, engineering, and enforcement—while making greater use of technology in their daily operations. She added that the Transport Department, working alongside the police, has a vital role in reducing accidents.

Telangana Transport Department Additional Commissioner C. Ramesh attended the event as the guest of honour. Ramesh stated that similar training imparted earlier to Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspectors had successfully improved field-level coordination with the police. He added that this induction programme had equipped the three RTOs with a comprehensive understanding of the Motor Vehicles Act, legal provisions, and enforcement procedures.

The valedictory ceremony was also attended by senior officials of the Police Academy and the Transport Department.