Lerisa D’Souza

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Jun 7: The chief traffic warden officer of Mangaluru, Sureshnath, on Monday June 6 expressed that the need for traffic wardens, stands to be one of the essential areas of concern in respect to the rapid increase in vehicles thereby posing traffic problems.

The Traffic Wardens Organization (TWO) is a government approved, non-paid organization that functions solely for one purpose, easing uncontrolled and chaotic traffic situations at various areas in the city. The chief traffic warden also requested people to voluntarily join the organization for this thoughtful initiative. He informed that this organization was absolutely independent of the government and volunteers join hands in reducing the traffic problems. “The eligibility criteria involves a person to be of minimum 25 years of age, must speak English and other local languages for conversing with the public in ease and most importantly, must be physically fit and is required to produce a medical certificate to prove the same,” he informed.

Sureshnath informed that it would not earn any benefits neither from the organization nor the government and that people can join on their own individual interest. “One is required to dedicate two hours or more for this cause each day. The area can be anything they choose,” he said.

“We will provide training on it as well. We are seeking to receive funds from the CSR and other organizations. After six months of service, they could even receive benefits depending on their service, such as; health care check-ups, medical incentives and others. We need to get more members to help us with the cause and assist policemen. Apart this, we also conduct traffic awareness camps at school level,” said Sureshnath.

He further said that they would not enjoy any other power and would be suspended if they behave impolitely with the public.

Those who are interested to join hands with TWO.

Contact:

Ph: +91 9945875212
Email: mlsnath.ctw@gmail.com