In a bid to inculcate road safety among its students at an early age, D S High School in Sion last weekend handed out helmets to them and their parents. Workshops by experts were also held for parents using vehicles, and children were given small helmets to be used while riding pillion with their parents.

The initiative was conceptualised following a road accident that took place near the school a few months ago. The victim had suffered a head injury. With help from a local NGO, the school distributed a total of 300 helmets — 150 for parents and 150 for children from Std V to VIII — after identifying those who use two-wheelers to travel to school.