The National Road Safety Mission’s (NRSM) Summer Olympiad 2024 was a resounding success, reflecting the program’s commitment to fostering road safety awareness among the youth. Here’s a snapshot of the highlights from this year’s Olympiad:

Launch and Participation:

• Program Launch: The Olympiad officially kicked off on March 27, 2024, with an overwhelming response from students across the nation.
• Widespread Registration: By May 15, 2024, thousands of students had registered, eager to enhance their road safety knowledge.

Learning Phase:

• Dedicated Learning: Until June 22, 2024, students engaged in a comprehensive learning phase, absorbing essential road safety concepts through interactive modules.
• Remarkable Course Completion: Out of the 75,179 enrolled students, an impressive 34,546 completed more than 60% of the course, while 18,893 students finished over 90%. This reflects the program’s effectiveness in keeping students engaged and committed.

Olympiad Day:

• National Road Safety Olympiad: On June 23, 2024, students put their knowledge to the test in a nationwide online competition, showcasing their understanding and application of road safety principles.

Results and Reports:

• Results Announcement: The Olympiad results were announced on July 14, 2024, highlighting the top performers who excelled in road safety awareness.
• In-Depth Analysis: A detailed report was released on August 20, 2024, shedding light on various aspects of the program, including participation metrics, learning outcomes, and student engagement.

Key Achievements:

• Student Engagement: The average time spent by students on learning was 2 hours, 17 minutes, and 5 seconds, across 14 sessions, with daily active users averaging 15,587.
• School Participation: The program reached 2,543 schools across 299 cities and towns, with 912 schools actively participating, showcasing the program’s wide geographical impact.

Learning Outcomes:

• Bloom’s Taxonomy Comparison: Students who participated in the NRSM program scored significantly higher in knowledge, comprehension, and application of road safety concepts compared to those who did not attend any structured awareness programs.
• Improved Metrics: The overall learning metrics demonstrated substantial improvement, with knowledge scores averaging 3.52, comprehension at 2.75, and application at 2.38.

The NRSM Summer Olympiad 2024 stands as a testament to the power of education in shaping safer roads for the future. The program’s success in engaging students, schools, and parents alike underscores its vital role in the community, setting a strong foundation for continued road safety education.