Why Noida Police has asked firms to opt for WFH for 5 days from today

Noida Police has asked private firms to consider the work-from-home (WFH) option for employees.

This is in view of the two mega events – MotoGP and the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UP ITS) – scheduled from 21 to 25 September.

It has also asked the companies to adjust shift timings in order to reduce road traffic.

Let’s take a closer look.

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Work from home for private firms

According to PTI, the police held a meeting with private business organisations, industries’ and entrepreneurs’ groups, among other stakeholders, at the commissionerate office in Sector 108.

Additional Commissioner of Police (law and order) Anand Kulkarni chaired the meeting where he was joined by Deputy Commissioner of Police (traffic) Anil Kumar Yadav, according to an official statement.

“During the meeting on Saturday, the police appealed for cooperation from business organisations, entrepreneurs and industries to maintain traffic order during the entire event and completely follow all the guidelines issued by the police as well as the administrations,” the police said.

“Appeals were also made to the people of the industry, especially in the informant technology sector, to consider work from home and change the timing of their shifts in such a way that there is no traffic pressure during the MotoGP and the UP ITS,” it added.

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It was explained to the stakeholders at the meeting that these are “world-class events” which, if organised successfully, “will bring glory to our country,” the statement added.

The police took suggestions from the participants and the officers concerned with directed to screen them for further action so that the programmes could be organised with mutual coordination.

Educational institutions closed

Due to the international trade show being held at the Expo Centre in Greater Noida, all schools, colleges, universities, and educational technical institutes in Noida will be closed for five days (from 21 to 25 September), reported Indian Express.

Some people might continue taking virtual classes during this time.

The Uttar Pradesh government has gone above and beyond to ensure the success of the trade show. The trade expo will last for five days, including the weekend of September 23 and 24, therefore technically the schools will be closed for three days, 21, 22, and 25 September.

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Traffic advisory issued

According to the advisory, entry of heavy, medium, and light goods vehicles from Delhi to Gautam Buddha Nagar will be prohibited starting at 6 am on 21 September until 25 September. It also stated that the area’s vehicular traffic would be controlled.

To avoid traffic, DCP Traffic Yadav advises anyone going to Noida or Greater Noida to take the metro in Noida and Delhi. Additionally, he advised against using the Yamuna Motorway, Noida, or Greater Noida for the duration of the five-day period because all passenger buses, cars, and e-rickshaws will be prohibited.

🚨यातायात निर्देशिका🚨
यूपी इंटरनेशनल ट्रेड शो और MotoGP रेस के दृष्टिगत जारी की गई यातायात निर्देशिका।

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— Noida Traffic Police (@Noidatraffic) September 21, 2023

He said, “During this period, parking of autos or e-rickshaws in any public place will be prohibited. Also, if the passengers come by vehicle via these routes, they can see the traffic-related information on Google Maps or MapMyIndia.”

The officer stated that there would be no restrictions on the mobility of vehicles providing healthcare and vital services.

Routes to take or avoid

According to India TV News, National Highways 9, 24, and 91 should be used by non-commercial vehicles travelling from Delhi, Ghaziabad, Meerut, and Hapur, to Mathura and Lucknow.

Non-commercial vehicles can use Delhi’s internal roads, including NH-9, 24, and 91, to travel from Delhi to Lucknow through the Noida-Greno Motorway.

Non-commercial vehicles should use the MP One, Two, MP 3, and DSC routes to get to New Ashok Nagar if they are travelling from Noida to Delhi or Ghaziabad. One can get to Chhijarasi from here via Jhundpura, NIB, and Model Town.

Non-commercial vehicles travelling from Lucknow, Agra, or Mathura can take the straight route from Aligarh, Tappal to Bulandshahr, or Mathura to Delhi instead of taking the Yamuna or the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.

Non-commercial vehicles must travel from Greater Noida West to Tigri or the Parthala roundabout in order to travel towards Delhi, Ghaziabad, or Meerut. From this point, one can go via Chijarsi to NH 24.

The routes of Greater Noida West would allow non-commercial cars travelling from Greno Express to Delhi and Ghaziabad to travel to Shahberi, Chhijarasi, and Parthala.

Non-commercial vehicles should use DSC Road to travel from the Phase 2 area to New Ashok Nagar. Through Jhundpura, one can travel from here to Parthala, Chhijarasi, and Model Town.

The movement of light, medium and heavy goods vehicles as well as passenger buses would be limited from the boundary of Delhi to the communities of Chilla, Kalindi Kunj, DND, Kondli, Jhundpura, New Ashok Nagar, Pari Chowk, Knowledge Park, Noida-Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway in the district of Gautam Buddha Nagar.

The Noida-Greno Metro’s schedule has also been modified. The metro will be open from 8 am to 10 pm from 21-25 September. There will be a 7.5-minute gap between each metro stop. The metro will run every ten minutes, excluding the morning and evening rush hours.

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Train frequency increased

Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has increased the frequency of trains on the Aqua Line in order to reduce crowding at stations and manage the influx of visitors. From 8 am to 10 pm, it will be made accessible every 7.5 minutes, according to NMRC managing director Lokesh M. Visitors can access the exhibition through Knowledge Park, the neighbourhood metro station.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

🚀 Join us for the historic launch of UP International Trade Show! 🌏

🌐 We're going global with over 2000 exhibitors & 300+ top-notch brands showcasing Uttar Pradesh's finest products! 🛍️

🤝 Connect with B2B and B2C buyers from India and beyond! 🌍
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— Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (@UPIntrTradeShow) September 21, 2023

The Aqua Line’s metro trains typically run every ten minutes. However, according to NMRC, the metro trains run at a 7.5-minute interval between 8 am and 11 am and 5 pm and 8 pm during these peak times. Additionally, the MD noted that parking facilities are also accessible at eight Aqua Line metro stations: Sector 51, Sector 76, NSEZ, Sector 142, Sector 137, Pari Chowk, Alpha 1, and Delta 1.

About the two events

The MotoGP Bharat races will be held at Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from 22–24 September while the UP ITS is scheduled for 21–25 September. President Droupadi Murmu is expected to grace the mega-events.

This is the first edition of the UP ITS which will be held at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. Entry to the UP ITS for the general public is free from 3 pm to 8 pm, according to Rakesh Kumar, chairman of India Expo Centre and Mart. The police are anticipating that during the UP ITS, there will be over 2 lakh visitors, including foreigners.

On Wednesday, State Minister Nand Gopal Gupta predicted that the International Trade Show 2023 will be a crucial step towards Uttar Pradesh’s goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy, as per another report by Indian Express.

The MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix is anticipated to draw more than one lakh visitors over the course of three days, as some of the biggest names in MotoGP racing, like Fabio Quartararo, Aleix Espargaro, and Francesco Bagnaia, are set to compete. Tickets cost as little as Rs 800 and can cost as much as Rs 1,80,000. The bookmyshow app allows for registration.

It is hoped that the MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix will promote the Indian motorcycle racing industry.

With inputs from agencies