Sankranthi Special Traffic Awareness Drive

Occasion: Traffic Month & Sankranthi Festival
Locations: Maddilapalem & Hanumanthavaka Junction
Organized by: Visakhapatnam City Security Council (VCSC) & Traffic Police
Guided by: Shri Bala Satish, Joint Secretary – Traffic Forum, VCSC

As part of Traffic Month and Pongal / Sankranthi Festival Safety Initiatives, the Visakhapatnam City Security Council (VCSC), in coordination with the Traffic Police, conducted a two-day Sankranthi Special Traffic Awareness Drive across key city locations.

The drive was carried out under the guidance of Shri Bala Satish, Joint Secretary – Traffic Forum, VCSC, with active on-ground participation from VCSC members, Traffic Police, RTA officials, Local Police, and Red Cross volunteers.

High-visibility awareness programs were conducted at Maddilapalem and Hanumanthavaka Junction, ensuring maximum public engagement during peak festival travel.

Key focus areas included:

Symbolic safety bands were tied to commuters violating traffic rules to reinforce awareness, while the Traffic Police simultaneously carried out enforcement where required.

Live public announcements highlighted Sankranthi-specific safety precautions, encouraging citizens to celebrate responsibly.

VCSC remains committed to safer roads and responsible celebrations in Visakhapatnam.

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