Bengaluru: Amid criticism over slow-moving traffic and insufficient facilities, home minister G Parameshwara stated Friday Bengaluru’s traffic management is more effective compared to other significant cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi.After turning over 50 patrol two-wheelers to the city’s traffic cops, Parameshwara stated the govt has actually obtained 500 police cars this year and developed a Rs 26-crore command centre in Bengaluru, designed on London’s system, to make sure emergency situation reaction within 9 minutes.He likewise released the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) Astram e-accident app, targeted at allowing people to report mishaps online and enhance insurance coverage claims.
Stressing on business obligation, Parameshwara stated significant markets should add to public well-being under CSR efforts.The home minister likewise applauded city authorities for punishing drug trafficking, mentioning a current seizure of narcotics worth Rs 24 crore, and kept in mind that awareness projects are continuous in schools and colleges.On holes triggered by current rains, he stated repair is underway and advised people and political celebrations not to politicise civic concerns.