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

Project theme: Motorcycle Safety

BY LIPSA MOHAPATRA

Youth for Motorcycle Safety is a youth-led initiative in Bhubaneswar aimed at reducing road crashes among young two-wheeler riders through helmet law advocacy, improved riding skills, and action against fake helmets. Mobilizing college students via the Youth Alliance for Road Safety (YARS) and in partnership with Forum for Prevention of Road Accidents (FPRA), the project will conduct campus campaigns, riding workshops, and a citywide awareness drive. It integrates community mobilization, policy engagement, and digital innovation to train 500 youth, impact 10 campuses, and reach over 100,000 online. This model prioritizes youth and motorcycle safety.

ABOUT THE PROJECT LEAD

LIPSA MOHAPATRA

My name is Lipsa Mohapatra. I was born in Odisha, India, in 1998. I hold a Master’s degree in Sociology and have been actively working with the Forum for Prevention of Road Accidents (FPRA) since 2021. I specialise in project preparation, execution, and documentation and have led several impactful traffic safety initiatives across India.

I hold strong collaboration with government agencies, corporate partners, administration and traffic police. I began my advocacy journey during university by promoting a campaign for road traffic accident victims and also made 45 road safety episodes to be broadcast on-air, raising funds from the Central Government. I am a passionate photographer and filmmaker, two of my road safety short films were 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 organization 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 behavior nationwide.