Sadak Sathi

Nepal’s economy grew 4.61% last year.

Road crashes cost 7% of GDP.

We are losing faster than we are growing.

Swipe to see what that number really means — in remittances, budgets, and lives.

Road safety is not optional. It is economic survival.

On March 31, we formally submitted our recommendations on the National Road Safety Act, identifying 6 major gaps in the current draft. We sent it via email to the secretary and the spokesperson of the Ministry Of Physical Infrastructure and Transport.

In a digital-first governance system, acknowledgement should be immediate.

We are still waiting.

Day 5 of waiting for our recommendations to be acknowledged.

Read our full policy recommendation here: https://shorturl.at/lS8DB

2,500 families lose someone every year on Nepal's roads. This policy could change that - or it could repeat the failure of the last one.

The draft is still open. The gaps can still be closed. But only if we demand it. Now.

Read our full recommendations here: https://tinyurl.com/365a5mrm

Share this. Make the gaps impossible to ignore.

On Chaitra 14, the government published its 100-point governance agenda.

Most people won’t read it. We did.

Here is what the data shows as of March 30:
- 100 commitments made
- 0 completed
- 14 in progress
- 86 not yet started
- Overall progress: 14%

The two commitments that matter most for road safety:
#097 Free Blue Bus for women - NOT STARTED. 98 days left.
#098 CCTV + SOS in public transport - NOT STARTED. 28 days left.

7 people die on Nepal’s roads every single day. If even two of these commitments are implemented properly, lives will be saved.

We’re watching. And we’ll tell you exactly what happens.

SadakSuraksha Pratipaksha

Such heartwarming moments at the premiere of the first episode of ‘Survivor Series by Sadak Sathi’ titled ‘Coming Back to Life’.

Thank you St. Xavier's College, Maitighar for providing the space for our premiere and everyone involved for the love and support.

We hope this series will educate youth about the dangerous consequences of road traffic injuries and rash riding.

Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/rssFEBvzUB8?si=JuZTPOUbQtlUtqb4

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲.

The first episode of 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘬 𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘪 – 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 premieres on YouTube on 20th January at 8:00 AM. This episode shares the true story of a road crash survivor—what happened, what changed, and how one careless moment can affect an entire lifetime.

We created this series to go beyond rules and show the real human cost of unsafe riding. Watch, reflect, and think twice before you twist the throttle.

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/?si=KUjSXlp8SpAIzr0Y

Sharing a few moments from the 'CERT - Emergency Response Application' launch event hosted by HAPSA at Durbar High School.

Read a news coverage about the event here: https://en.setopati.com/social/165461

Nepal Army Emergency Number: 01-5979223, 01-5979224
APF Numbers: 1114 (Hotline), +977-1-4211257, +977-1-4211286
National Disaster Risk Reduction And Management Authority: 01-4211197
National Emergency Operation Center: 1149 (Hotline), 01-4211991
Nepal Red Cross Society: 01-4270650, 01-4272763
Flood and Landslide Help: 1141
Flood and Landslide Information: 1155

More emergency contacts from the link in our bio

Dashain is a time to celebrate, reunite, and create memories.
But remember — one wrong choice can change everything.

👉 This Dashain, if you choose to drink, choose not to drive.
👉 Keep yourself, your loved ones, and everyone on the road safe.
👉 Celebrate responsibly, arrive safely.

🌸 Sadak Sathi wishes you a joyful and safe Dashain! 🌸