Free kite string guard distribution drive to be held in Ahmedabad on Jan 12

Ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival, when lakhs of kites are flown across the city on January 14 and 15, the Active Traffic Consultative Committee has organised a free kite string guard distribution drive to enhance road safety for two-wheeler riders.

The initiative is being organised in association with the Rotary Club of Ahmedabad Supreme, Government Polytechnic Ahmedabad, Bhavan’s College and H A College of Commerce.

Organisers said that every year several deaths and injuries are reported after sharp kite strings get entangled around the neck or body of two-wheeler riders, leading to loss of balance and serious accidents. To prevent such incidents, kite string guards will be installed on 1,000 two-wheelers under the campaign.

The drive will be held in front of L D Engineering College, before the Ahmedabad BRTS bus terminal.

Time: 9.00 am to 11.00 am

Day: Monday

Date: January 12, 2026

Organisers have appealed to two-wheeler riders to take advantage of the free safety measure and help reduce accidents during the festive season.