Organised by: Belagavi Print Media Association at Vartha Bhavan
???? Drugs & Narcotics
- Narcotics are being brought into Belagavi from Maharashtra, including Mumbai.
- Students in schools and colleges are being educated about the dangers of drug use.
- Crackdown on marijuana and other drug sellers is ongoing.
- Active investigations to identify and dismantle the drug mafia are in progress.
- Emphasis on making Belagavi a drug-free city.
???? Traffic Management
- Auto Meters: The issue of enforcing mandatory meters in autos lies with regional transport authorities.
- Traffic Congestion: Despite one-way systems, congestion persists due to poor rule-following.
- Two-wheeler riders often avoid helmets.
- Car drivers are skipping seat belts.
- Notices for Violators:
- Traffic fines will be sent to violators’ homes.
- Fines can be paid conveniently at Belagavi One Centers.
???? Black Spots & Road Safety
- Accident-prone areas or “black spots” are being identified.
- Road engineering flaws are being flagged.
- Awareness is being created among commuters to prevent mishaps.
???? Barricades for Better Traffic Flow
- 460 barricades installed across the city.
- All equipped with reflectors for nighttime visibility.
???? Bus & Truck Traffic
- Belagavi Central Bus Stand:
- Over 2,600 buses operate daily.
- Steps taken to streamline bus movement and reduce congestion.
- Truck Entry:
- 4,000 trucks enter/exit the city daily.
- Entry banned during peak hours – to be enforced strictly.
- New parking spaces for trucks are to be coordinated with the respective authorities.
????️ Parking Solutions
- Vacant spaces being identified to ease parking issues.
- Paid parking to be implemented in selected areas.
????✈️ Police Force & Staffing
- Severe shortage of police personnel in Belagavi Commissionerate.
- Temporary appointment of 135 Home Guards to support the force.
- Police now working in shifts to manage workload.
????️ Ganesh Festival Preparations
- Police department ready with security and crowd management plans.
- Meetings held with Ganesh Utsav mandals for smooth coordination.
- Citizens requested to cooperate to ensure law and order.
????️ Road Potholes
- Roads with potholes have been identified.
- Respective civic departments have been informed for repairs.
- Potholes are a major cause of slow traffic and congestion.
???? ‘Door-to-Door Police’ Initiative
- New outreach program launched with 55 beats across the city.
- Policemen will visit households to:
- Listen to complaints,
- Build trust,
- Create awareness on laws,
- Strengthen community policing.
- Special focus on protection of women and children.
- Aims to increase public participation and cooperation with police.
Great efforts by our commissioner. He’s truly and expectedly has hit the ground running. No waste of time at all
Many congratulations to him and his entire team ????