Offices of the Central and Delhi governments will remain closed on September 11 in view of the security and logistical arrangements for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, officials said on Thursday.
The decision has been taken to minimise inconvenience to the public amid restrictions related to the movement of motorcades and other Summit-related arrangements in the national capital.
The Delhi government had earlier declared September 11 a holiday for its offices. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has now issued a circular declaring a holiday for Central government offices in Delhi on the same day.
Traffic diversions planned
Ahead of the international event, the Delhi Traffic Police has been conducting rehearsals to prepare for traffic movement during the Summit.
As part of traffic management arrangements for events scheduled from September 11 to 13, traffic diversions have been planned at 22 points, while traffic movement will be regulated on more than 35 roads.
On Wednesday, the Traffic Police imposed restrictions and diversions between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. as part of a motorcade rehearsal for the BRICS Business Forum and the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
September 12 and 13 fall on Saturday and Sunday and are expected to pose relatively fewer challenges for traffic management during the Summit-related arrangements.
Drones deployed for traffic monitoring
The Delhi Traffic Police is also using drones to obtain real-time aerial views of traffic movement across critical stretches of the city.
Additional Commissioner of Police Vijayanta Goyal Arya said drone surveillance is being carried out over major intersections, arterial roads and congestion-prone corridors.
The aerial monitoring is aimed at identifying emerging bottlenecks and enabling timely intervention to ensure smoother traffic flow.
Special attention is being given to inter-state border points and other locations where vehicles are likely to accumulate. Drone-based inputs will help traffic teams assess the length and spread of queues, identify choke points and support on-ground regulation and dispersal measures.
Aerial monitoring is also being conducted around major transit hubs, including Inter-State Bus Terminals, New Delhi Railway Station and other important railway stations, where heavy vehicular and passenger movement is frequently witnessed.
The real-time inputs are expected to assist in streamlining traffic movement and improving coordination at high-footfall locations.
Drones will also be deployed ahead of and during large gatherings and processions to assess traffic volumes, anticipate congestion and help authorities plan diversions, deployment and other traffic regulation measures in advance.
-IANS
