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INSIGHT : EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
KOLKATA POLICE SDSL HALF MARATHON - 2018
Adding to the sporting culture of Kolkata and to promote the culture of safe driving, the first version of the
SDSL Half Marathon was organised by Kolkata Police on 07th January, 2018. More than 12 thousand professional
and amateur runners from Kolkata and around the country participated in the event, making it a grand success.
There were three categories of the event - Open 21K, Open 10K and Fun 5K. Kolkata Police has also decided to
organize this event on the first Sunday of every year.
NATIONAL EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE ON URBAN ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY: CHALLENGES AND INTERVENTIONS
Kolkata Police organised the Exhibition to provide a platform for Manufacturers, Engineering and Technology firms,
Creative Mass education content creators, Vendors etc. from across the world to showcase their products, services and solutions
developed for efficient traffic management and improved road safety. This kind of exhibition was organised for the first time in
the city at a strategically located venue.
With the participation from Senior Police Officers having vast experience in traffic management
and policy making from across the country, Academicians and Research scholars in the field of Road
Engineering and Traffic Management, Experts in the field of Mass Education, Medical Practitioners and traffic
technology professionals, the conference was a great platform for exchange of information and sharing of best
practices based on real life experiences that have led to effective management of traffic and improvement of road
safety standards.
TRAFFIC POLICE PLAYS A VITAL ROLE DURING VARIOUS FESTIVALS AND EVENTS HELD IN THE
CITY. MAINTAINING LAW AND ORDER, ENSURING PEACE AND DISCIPLINE AND PROVIDING A HELPING
HAND TO THOSE WHO NEED IT.
DURGA PUJA
Probably the most daunting and challenging task faced by the Kolkata Police
annually is the puja. It brings out the best in the Traffic Department while manning
the overcrowded roads, streets and puja pandals. Like previous years, this year
also saw a record crowd in the city during the puja days. Through effective and
efficient management, the flow of traffic was well-managed. Both the media and the
public appreciated this effort.
N.C.C CADETS FOR THE PUJA
To control the record crowd in various important pandal areas, N.C.C. cadets,
a good number of scouts, students and several other non-government organisations
were deployed during the last puja. It was for the 5th time that the N.C.C. cadets
were selected to work in tandem with the traffic police. Both girl and boy cadets
had participated from all the three wings. The Traffic Department, Kolkata also organised
a felicitation-cum-prize distribution ceremony for the N.C.C. cadets as well as
other volunteers.
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE AID OF PUBLIC
- Google Maps integration of important programmes which may affect city traffic, on daily basis.
- Traffic related complaint management.
- Use of social media for raising public awareness and mass campaigns.
- Live streaming of important events.
TRAFFIC CONTROL THROUGH RADIO
Information regarding the situation in the city’s pandals and roads, messages informing
about those lost in crowd were transmitted through A.I.R. F.M. channel from time
to time. Instructions for the traffic police were also conveyed through this effective
media. To make this programme more interesting, on the spot commentaries, participation
of on the road traffic officers and interviews with several senior police personnel
were highlighted.
COMMUNICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION
During the 1st quarter of 2000, traffic status report was beamed through
the R.P.G. Netcom channel. The Traffic Control Room also started disseminating information
regarding the traffic through the F.M. channel. Beside this, new audio visuals in
connection with Road Safety Week were telecasted through Doordarshan, Tara Bangla,
CTVN, ETV Bangla and ATN. An additional radio channel was allocated to the Kolkata
Traffic Police.
DHANTERAS-DIWALI-KALI PUJA
This year also, plying of vehicles, including buses was ensured along Kalakar
Street, where the Dhanteras Bazar was held. The hawkers were restricted to a quarter
of the carriage width only. The Traffic Department acknowledges the effort of Deputy Commissioner of Police,
Central Division and his officers who gave their best to accomplish this task.
Kalipuja traffic arrangements were also refixed, improving the traffic flow.
CHHAT PUJA
Strand Road experienced normal vehicular traffic even on the day of Chhat
Puja celebrations, despite the assembly of lakhs of devotees. An effective plan
by Traffic Department to park all processionists’ vehicles at the open space in
front of Fort William paid off along with a new circulation plan. The Traffic Department
proved immensely successful in restricting the movement of slow vehicles which was
enforced after winning a tough court battle during the festival. We acknowledge
the help and support we got from the police stations in stopping the slow-moving
carts.
VISIT OF VIPS IN KOLKATA
Kolkata Traffic Police makes every effort to maintain mobility on the roads
despite the heavy restrictions and odds that are caused in any VIP visit to the
city.
TRAFFIC EDUCATION THROUGH T.V.
On various traffic subjects, several slots were introduced and exhibited
through Doordarshan for the information of the public, including accidents, taxi
refusals, air and sound pollution etc.
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