Helmet Awareness Rally

Vickram College of Engineering organised a Helmet Awareness Rally on 5th January 2017 in Poovanthi, Sivagangai District at 4.00 pm in collaboration with Poovanthi Police Station. Er. M.S.Vikram, Joint Secretary, Vickram Group of Institutions inaugurated the program and flagged off the Helmet awareness rally from Poovanthi to Melur, in the presence of Thiru. Muthukumar, the Inspector of Poovanthi Police Station.

Nearly 50 students and staff members from Vickram College of Engineering and Vickram Polytechnic College joined hands with Poovanthi Police to organise this motorbike rally to highlight the imperative need for wearing helmets while driving two-wheelers and emphasized the importance of road safety rules and traffic rules. The students carried placards and banners underlining the importance of using helmets in saving the precious lives, marched through the main thoroughfares. The students along with the police distributed pamphlets to two-wheeler riders at vantage locations describing the importance of wearing helmets and significance of the High Court directive. The police team extended their heartfelt thanks to the College and students.

Dr. S. Nagarajan, the Principal of Vickram College of Engineering, Tmt. Palaniselvam, the Principal of Vickram Polytechnic College and Tmt. Sasikala, the Sub- Inspector of Poovanthi Police Station, participated in  this program and took part in the rally.

The program was organised by Mr.Senthil, Physical Director, and professors of both the institution.