Delhi Police to rope in NGOs to regulate traffic

Thursday, 10 June, 2010


With a view to ensure seamless vehicular movement during the Commonwealth Games, Delhi Police has decided to involve NGOs and young volunteers.

Senior officials said a number of non-government organisations have approached the traffic department in this connection.

"We expect a lot of visitors during the sporting event. In addition, there will be lot of vehicular movement and we need to regulate the routes to be used by spectators and athletes. Therefore, we have decided to involve NGOs to assist us," Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Ajay Chadha said.

"We shall be training volunteers mainly from social organisations, schools and colleges to help in regulating traffic during the sporting extravaganza and manage hundreds of pedestrians," said Chadha, adding the exact number of these activists will be worked out by next month.

According to another police official, about 5,000 volunteers will be used for traffic duties.

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