Capacity Building
and Training
Capacity Building of Police
Muskaan’s Capacity Building Initiatives aim to empower a diverse range of stakeholders, including Enforcement Agencies like the Police and Transport departments, Emergency Response Professionals, Engineers, Road Owning Agencies, and Commercial Drivers. Our comprehensive training covers critical areas such as Road Engineering, Traffic Management, Road Safety Audits, on-the-spot surveys, and an extensive understanding of the Motor Vehicle Act, along with its correlation with the Indian Penal Code, including specific penalties. We are committed to equipping individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance road safety and improve transportation systems.
Capacity Building of Engineers
Muskaan is dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of engineers from stakeholder departments like PWD, NHAI, Development Authorities, UDH, and Road Development agencies. Our capacity-building initiatives focus on improving road engineering to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities, while also supporting enforcement authorities to work in tandem with engineering departments and to understand the correlation of accidents and faulty road engineering. Throughout the year, Muskaan conducts numerous workshops for engineers in collaboration with stakeholder departments and engineering institutions.
Capacity Building of Emergency Medical Technicians
Muskaan places emphasis on strengthening emergency response systems to ensure prompt and effective action during road accidents. this includes:
- Advocacy for critical issues on the right platforms at state and national levels,
- with an aim to influence policy and operational improvements.
- Our regular training programs are designed for paramedics, ambulance drivers, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), equipping them with essential First Responders Training.
- These sessions include hands-on demonstrations using mannequins to practice basic life support techniques ensuring that participants gain practical experience and confidence. By enhancing the skills of these frontline responders, we aim to improve survival rates and outcomes for road traffic accident victims.
Our NGO’s commitment to comprehensive emergency response training underscores our dedication to reducing fatalities and improving road safety standards.
Capacity Building & Training of Drivers
Muskaan prioritizes training for commercial vehicle drivers, public transport drivers, school transport drivers. We train commercial two-wheeler drivers too recognizing them as a frequently neglected yet crucial group on our roads.
Our training programs for Drivers cover essential areas such as:
- Defensive driving techniques,
- Motor vehicle driving regulations, other relevant legislation, traffic signage, and road markings.
- Additionally, we provide instruction on basic life support to prepare drivers for emergency situations.
By equipping these drivers with the knowledge and skills needed for safe and responsible driving, Muskaan aims to reduce accidents and enhance overall road safety. This comprehensive training ensures that drivers are well-informed and better prepared to navigate the complexities of daily road traffic.
Capacity Building of Corporate Executives
Corporate executives in every city represent a significant segment of road users, often driving four-wheelers or high-performance motorbikes. With their youth and financial power, they do drive at high speeds, posing potential risks to others and themselves. Muskaan has developed a specialized module for this group, focusing on:
- Imparting intelligent information to promote safer driving habits.
- The Training aims to reduce high-speed driving, thereby saving valuable work hours and preventing accidents.
Muskaan targets them with a belief that this upwardly mobile and intelligent class has the potential to influence their surroundings positively. By reaching out to corporate employees, families, and the wider community, these executives can advocate for and inspire safer road practices, contributing to overall road safety and societal well-being.
Capacity Building of Defence Forces
Contrary to popular belief, fatalities from speeding, drunk driving, and other dangerous behaviors also affect defense personnel, particularly in situations when the jawans, during their leave periods tend to enjoy with their families. Muskaan has had the privilege of training Indian Army and Air Force personnel through its Road Safety Orientation Program, which includes practical demonstrations of two-wheeler driving.
Recently, our dedicated team conducted a road safety session for 600 Army personnel. These distinctive training sessions were held at elevations of 6,000 to 10,000 feet in locations such as Averipatti, Karcham, and Pooh. Additionally, Muskaan conducts regular annual Road Safety Training sessions at the Air Force Station in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Through these efforts, we aim to reduce road fatalities and promote safe driving practices among our defense forces who are precious national resource.