Youth for Motorcycle Safety: Promoting Helmet Laws and Safe Riding Practices in Bhubaneswar

Project theme: Motorcycle Safety

BY LIPSA MOHAPATRA

Lipsa Mohapatra, born in Odisha, India, in 1998, holds a Master’s in Sociology and has worked with the Forum for Prevention of Road Accidents (FPRA) since 2021. She specialises in project planning, execution, and documentation, leading impactful road safety initiatives across India. She collaborates closely with government agencies, corporate partners, and traffic authorities. Her advocacy began at university, where she led a campaign for crash victims and produced 45 government-funded radio episodes. A passionate photographer and filmmaker, two of her road safety short films have been awarded by the State Transport Authority, Government of Odisha.

ABOUT THE PROJECT LEAD

LIPSA MOHAPATRA

Lipsa Mohapatra, born in Odisha, India, in 1998, holds a Master’s in Sociology and has worked with the Forum for Prevention of Road Accidents (FPRA) since 2021. She specialises in project planning, execution, and documentation, leading impactful road safety initiatives across India. She collaborates closely with government agencies, corporate partners, and traffic authorities. Her advocacy began at university, where she led a campaign for crash victims and produced 45 government-funded radio episodes. A passionate photographer and filmmaker, two of her road safety short films have been awarded by the State Transport Authority, Government of Odisha.

ABOUT THE LEAD ORGANISATION

The Forum for Prevention of Road Accidents (FPRA)

The Forum for Prevention of Road Accidents (FPRA) is a dedicated non-governmental organisation working to enhance road safety across India since 2010. The organisation implements awareness campaigns, advocacy initiatives, and capacity-building programs to reduce road accidents and fatalities. Its notable efforts include the Safe Driving Initiative, the Helmet Snapshot Campaign, and the Fit for Road Campaign for hazardous goods vehicle drivers. Collaborating with government bodies, corporate partners, and global alliances, FPRA focuses on helmet safety, pedestrian protection, emergency response training, and policy advocacy, aiming to build safer roads and promote responsible road behaviour nationwide.