India’s first Living Road Safety Magazine
A platform for stories, research, ideas and innovation that inspire safer roads and stronger communities — in print and digital formats.
Right Way
Inaugural Edition · September 2026
Sixty pages of road safety work from across India — exclusive interviews with national leadership, state enforcement case studies, research on crash and licensing data, and writing from volunteers, practitioners and students.
Inside this issue
- Exclusive interviewMaking safe mobility a national movementDr Nitin R. Gokarn, Chairman, National Road Safety Board, MoRTH
- GlobalHow the Global Alliance of NGOs bridges gaps to save livesLotte Brondum
- LicensingDriver Licence issuance needs a thorough overhaulTC, Telangana
- CampaignDrivers Dignity DaySee the Driver, Respect the Person
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- Price
- ₹300
- Extent
- 60 pages
- Language
- English & Hindi
- Delivery
- Free, India-wide
Magazine Editorial Board
As listed in Right Way, Inaugural Edition (September 2026).
Sh. Dilip ChenoyChairman
Sh. Vinkesh GulatiVice Chairman
Dr Prerana Arora SinghEditor
Board members
Dr Manoj BhattRetd IPS
Dr A K MadanDelhi Technical University
Dr RichaIIT Kharagpur
Dr Ashwini BaggaState Road Safety Cell, Rajasthan
Mr. Pankaj SinghAdani Cement
Mr. Deepanshu GuptaCrashfree India
Mr. Rajeev SharadUrbaforce Solutions Pvt Ltd
Mr. Naresh RaghavanTop Driver India
Ms. MalvikaWRI India
Mr. Shailendra SharmaDainik Bhaskar, Rajasthan
Ms. Simrandeep KaurSeoily
Ms. Adrika PandeyStudent
Call for Contributions
India’s first Living Road Safety Magazine
BARS Magazine invites original, unpublished contributions for its inaugural Edition, 2026 — a globally informed, India-centred, multi-generational platform that turns road safety knowledge into print and digital formats.
Submit your contribution
Open to every voice in road safety
We welcome government departments, police and transport authorities, highway engineers, public health and trauma-care experts, researchers, NGOs, corporate CSR teams, technology start-ups, students, youth leaders, volunteers, journalists, writers and storytellers.
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Bridging policy, practice and community
We look for contributions that are excellence-based, innovative, actionable and inspiring — work capable of creating safer roads and saving lives by connecting policy, research, innovation and grassroots action.
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Be recognised as a Founding Contributor
Selected contributors to the inaugural edition are acknowledged as “Founding Contributors of BARS Magazine.” Outstanding work is also celebrated through the BARS Excellence Awards 2026.
Choose what fits your piece
Word limits are indicative.
- A
Original Articles
Policy, awareness, technical, behavioural, legal, communication, public health and road safety leadership articles.
800–1,000 words - B
Research Papers
Original research, surveys, evaluations, academic studies, impact assessments and evidence-based investigations.
1,500–2,000 words - C
Case Studies
Documented interventions demonstrating measurable outcomes, innovations, lessons learned and replicable models.
1,000–1,500 words - D
Expert Commentary
Thought leadership from policymakers, senior practitioners, researchers, urban planners, public health experts and legal professionals.
800–1,000 words - E
Volunteer & Community Stories
Experiences, grassroots initiatives, community action and inspiring stories from the field.
500–800 words - F
Student & Youth Corner
Student research, innovations, ideas, projects, campaigns and youth perspectives.
500–800 words - G
Innovation Showcase
Technology, AI, ITS, digital tools, behavioural science interventions and emerging solutions.
800–1,000 words - H
Creative Contributions
Poems, short stories, cartoons & comics, posters, infographics, photography, illustrations, slogans and visual campaign concepts.
100–200 words · 1–2 pages
What to write about
Contributions may address any of the following focus areas.
National Road Safety Update
- Crash statistics and trends
- Policy developments
- National and State initiatives
- Legislative reforms
- Data-driven governance
Best Practice Case Studies
- Safe school zones
- Crash data management
- Speed management programs
- Blackspot treatment
- Community-led interventions
Engineering & Infrastructure
- Safe intersection design
- Traffic calming
- Road safety audits
- Low-cost engineering solutions
- Universal accessibility
Enforcement Innovations
- AI-based enforcement
- Automated challan systems
- Intelligent traffic management
- Digital enforcement technologies
- Behaviour-based compliance
Education & Awareness
- School and college programs
- Youth leadership initiatives
- Behaviour change campaigns
- Communication strategies
- Community engagement
Post-Crash Care
- Trauma care systems
- Good Samaritan Law
- Ambulance response models
- First responder programs
- Victim rehabilitation
Volunteer Stories
- Grassroots leadership
- Citizen engagement
- Community mobilisation
- NGO initiatives
- Road Safety Champions
Expert Opinion
- Safe System Approach
- Vision Zero
- Public health perspectives
- Sustainable mobility
- Future technologies
A space for every generation
Dedicated spaces for every generation — plus an open category for all.
Gen Alpha
Below 13 years
- Drawings
- Posters
- Safety Messages
- Poems
- Storytelling
Gen Z
13–28 years
- Youth Voices
- Campus Road Safety Initiatives
- Innovation Ideas
- Student Research
- Volunteer Experiences
Millennials
29–44 years
- Professional Experiences
- Technology & Innovation
- Community Leadership
- Workplace Road Safety
Gen X & Seniors
45+ years
- Policy Perspectives
- Leadership Lessons
- Institutional Experiences
- Expert Commentary
Open Category
All ages
- Open to all contributors irrespective of age
Submission guidelines
Please review before you submit.
- Submissions must be original and unpublished.
- Include references and citations wherever applicable.
- AI-assisted content must be disclosed and verified by the author.
- Multiple submissions are permitted.
- Accepted in English, Hindi or any Indian regional language (a Hindi/English translation is required for regional languages).
- You are encouraged to add photographs, graphics, tables and illustrations.
- Plagiarism exceeding 10% will result in rejection.
- Authors retain ownership while granting BARS rights to publish and disseminate with attribution.
A three-stage review
All submissions undergo a three-stage review process.
- 01
Editorial Screening
Assessment of originality, completeness, relevance and adherence to the submission guidelines.
- 02
Expert Review
Evaluation by experts across road safety, public health, engineering, enforcement, communication, academia and emergency care.
- 03
Editorial Board Selection
Final selection based on quality, diversity, innovation, impact and alignment with BARS values.
Recognising outstanding work
Outstanding submissions are recognised and highlighted in a special section of the magazine.
- Best Research Paper Award
- Best Case Study Award
- Road Safety Innovation Award
- Youth Leadership Award
- Volunteer Story of the Year
- Creative Communication Award
- Community Impact Award
- Editor’s Choice Award
Editorial Rights
The Editorial Board reserves the right to:
- Edit submissions for language, style, clarity and formatting.
- Convert accepted content into stories, infographics and social media content.
- Translate content into Hindi, English and regional languages.
- Publish accepted content in future BARS publications, knowledge products and awareness campaigns with due attribution.
- Decline submissions that do not align with the objectives and values of BARS Magazine.
The decision of the Editorial Board shall be final.
How the first issue came together
- Submissions opened1 July 2026
- Submission deadline31 July 2026
- Review & shortlistingAugust 2026
- Selection announced31 August 2026
- Inaugural edition publishedSeptember 2026
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