Monsoon Disaster Mitigation Campaign Launched for Roads and Vehicles
Summary
Kathmandu has launched the 'Road and Vehicle Targeted Monsoon Disaster Mitigation Campaign-2083' to reduce damage to roads and vehicles during the monsoon season, involving traffic police, transport entrepreneurs, and labor organizations.
Key Points
- The 'Road and Vehicle Targeted Monsoon Disaster Mitigation Campaign-2083' was launched in Kathmandu to minimize monsoon-related road and vehicle damage.
- The campaign involves Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office and the Federation of National Transport Entrepreneurs of Nepal in collaboration with labor organizations.
- Online ticketing for public transport and installation of CCTV and GPS systems in vehicles are planned to improve traffic management and safety.
- Baggage tags will be made mandatory for passengers to reduce issues of lost or stolen luggage during monsoon travel.