15/07/2025
A crucial meeting was convened by Mr. Swapan Sharma, I.P.S., Hon’ble Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, at the Commissionerate Office today, bringing together representatives from prominent schools across Ludhiana. The agenda centered around structured guidelines under the Safe School Vahan Scheme and collaborative efforts to address ongoing traffic challenges outside school premises, particularly during peak hours.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Traffic Wing of Ludhiana Commissionerate, including Mr. Parminder Singh Bhandal, P.P.S., DCP (Law and Order cm Traffic), Ms.
Gurpreet Kaur Purewal, P.P.S., ADCP, Traffic, Mr. Jatin Bansal, P.P.S., ACP, Traffic-1, Ludhiana and Mr. Gurpreet Singh, P.P.S., ACP, Traffic-2, Ludhiana
Key Outcomes of the Meeting:
In an effort to tackle traffic congestion during school opening and closing hours, school authorities were given clear instructions to deploy 10 Traffic Marshals/Volunteers to assist with traffic management. These marshals will be hired by the schools and will operate in coordination with the Traffic/PCR officials deployed by Ludhiana Police.
Other significant guidelines included:
No Unauthorized Parking: Schools must ensure that no unauthorized parking takes place near their premises.
Adherence to Traffic Rules: Strict enforcement of traffic rules is mandatory, not only for school management but also for the parents and guardians of students.
Safety Protocols: Schools were reminded to follow the guidelines set under the Safe School Vahan Scheme to ensure the safety of students and minimize potential accidents near school zones.