Real Numbers. Real Lives Saved.
From 77,000+ helmets to 12 years of selfless service and a law for child helmets, Helmet Man of India's work is changing road safety on the ground.
Helmets Distributed
Lives Saved
States Covered
Years of Service
Impact at a Glance
Every number represents lives protected and communities empowered
Helmets Given Free of Cost
Helmets distributed since 2014 to riders who were not wearing one.
Lives Saved
As per the profile, 51 lives have been saved through these safety initiatives.
States Across India
Active presence and initiatives in 22 states.
Years of Service
Over 12 years of dedicated service to road safety since 2014.
Libraries Established
Libraries created as part of the "पुस्तक दो – हेलमेट लो" philosophy.
Helmet Law for 4-Year-Olds
Helped achieve the law for helmets for 4-year-old children in India.
India's Road Safety Crisis
According to official Road Safety Statistics (MORTH), the numbers reveal a devastating reality that demands urgent action.
- 2025 Road Accidents: 1,25,873 incidents and 53,090 deaths in India, including 1,200 soldiers.
- Each road accident fatality costs the Indian government approximately ₹90 lakhs.
- Daily impact: on average, 1,264 road accidents and 462 deaths every day.
- Death rate: 11.3 deaths per 100,000 population.
"Helmet Man of India exists to push these numbers down, one helmet and one awareness campaign at a time."
Road accidents in 2025
Including 53,090 deaths and 1,200 soldiers
Cost per fatality
Financial impact to the Indian government
Accidents every day
Average daily road accidents in India
Deaths every day
Lives lost daily on Indian roads
Recognised for Impact
Awards and accolades that validate the mission
Asian Excellence Award – 2022
Awarded the Asian Excellence Award in 2022. To raise awareness, he even wears a helmet inside his car.
Missile Man Award – 2023
Received the Missile Man Award in 2023 for social service.
National Road Safety Short Film Festival Award – 2023
Honoured at the National Road Safety Short Film Festival 2023 for road safety storytelling.
World Record – Maximum Donation of Helmets
Recognised with a world record for "Maximum donation of helmets by an individual", achieved by Raghavendra Kumar on 5 February 2022 at Noida (Uttar Pradesh), India.
Media Coverage & Public Recognition
Helmet Man of India's work has been covered by multiple major news platforms
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Honoured on KBC alongside Amitabh Bachchan as a road safety hero.
Indian Idol – Season 14
Invited on the popular show Indian Idol as a special guest for his social work.
Supported by Nitin Gadkari
The profile includes a quote from Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, praising Helmet Man of India's exceptional quality, commitment and impact on countless lives, and a tweet titled "Free Helmet for Bikers" calling him a #RoadSafetyHeroes example.
Impact with Army & Government Agencies
Official collaborations that amplify the road safety mission
Indian Army Campaigns
The profile highlights meetings and collaborations with senior officers, including Lt Gen Preetpal Singh and multiple Major Generals and Brigadiers. Road safety sessions and helmet distribution have been conducted on Army campuses such as Bhopal, Gwalior, Pathankot and others.
State-Level Road Safety Drives
Recent collaborations with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand Governments and Police to run road safety awareness programmes, including rallies, helmet distributions and public campaigns.
Uttarakhand Road Safety Brand Ambassador
The profile names him as Uttarakhand Road Safety Brand Ambassador, leading campaigns like road safety awareness drives and Mashaal Yatra with Dehradun Traffic Police.
Dehradun Traffic Police Appreciation
The official appreciation letter from SP Traffic, Dehradun (Akshay Konde), notes rallies, free helmet distribution and social media work, praising his tireless and selfless contribution to road safety.
Highlights from the Journey
First Helmet Bank in CISF Office
The Times of India article describes how he started the first Helmet Bank at a CISF office in Noida, planning branches in Delhi, Dehradun, Pune, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal and Lucknow.
Mashaal Yatra in Uttarakhand
In partnership with Dehradun Traffic Police, a torchlight "Mashaal Yatra" highlighted the message: "सफर में कितनी भी कम हो दूरी, मगर हेलमेट लगाना है जरूरी।" (No matter how short the journey, wearing a helmet is essential.)
Acknowledged by National Heroes
Profile clippings show he is known as "the man who sold his house to distribute helmets" and that a film is being made about his life.
Children & 4-Year-Old Helmet Law
The profile's "Helmet for 4 year old children" section shows campaigns where colourful helmets are distributed to children and families, linked to achieving the law for 4-year-old helmets.
Help Us Grow This Impact
Every helmet, every book and every awareness rally pushes India closer to safer roads. The numbers on this page are just the beginning.