Jaipur, Aug 5 (PTI) Two-wheeler dealers in the state have been directed to provide an ISI-mark helmet free of cost to buyers of new vehicles in a bid to promote road safety.

On the direction of Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, the state transport department on Thursday wrote a letter to all the district transport officers to ensure compliance of the order.

Also Read | WBJEE 2021 Final Answer Key Released, Candidates Can Download Answer Key on Official Website wbjeeb.nic.in.

“The government is making continuous efforts to bring down road accidents in the state. Road safety is the top priority of the department and therefore, an order has been issued for providing helmets to vehicle buyers for free,” Khachariyawas said.

The minister said all members of the Automobile Dealers Association have given their consent for the initiative.

Also Read | Hariyali Teej 2021 Celeb-Inspired Look: Nora Fatehi in Gorgeous Studded Saree Is All The Inspiration You Need This Festive Season.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)