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Detailed explanation-1: -“Streets for Life” is the slogan chosen for the 6th UN Global Traffic Safety Week, which this year is celebrated between 17 and 23 May, to call for 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits to be the norm for cities, towns and villages worldwide.

Detailed explanation-2: -The theme of the 33rd Road Safety Week 2022 is ‘Sadak Suraksha Jeevan Raksha’. Road Safety Week is celebrated from January 11 to January 17 every year.

Detailed explanation-3: -Road Safety Week is a campaign initiated by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. This year, we are celebrating 32nd Road Safety Week and its theme is “safe yourself to save your family”.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India is observing the Road Safety Week from 11th to 17th January 2023, under “Swachhata Pakhwada", to propagate the cause of safer roads for all.

Detailed explanation-5: -The theme for the year 2023 is ‘Sadak Suraksha Jeevan Raksha’. The aim is to raise public awareness about traffic rules. The campaign emphasizes various measures that people should take to comply with the government’s safety regulations and, as a result, keep themselves and their loved ones safe.