Responding to the letter of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the Bengaluru traffic crisis, Wipro’s founder president Azim Premji has described the need to study by scientists and experts for a long -term resolution.
What did Azim Premji say?
In a letter written on 24 September, Premji accepted the seriousness of this problem and appreciated the leadership of the Chief Minister. He emphasized that the Outer Ring Road (ORR), which is an important export corridor, requires a comprehensive and data-based solution rather than immediate measures.
Referred to legal and contract obstacles
On the government’s suggestion, Premji cited legal and contract related obstacles on the opening of Vipro’s Sarjapur campus to common vehicles. He clarified that the campus is a special Economic Zone (SEZ), where strict security and access control norms are applicable due to global service commitments.
Negotiations will be ahead on the matter
However, despite rejecting this special demand, Premji assured the government of cooperation on traffic and mobility challenges. He has nominated the company’s senior representative Reshmi Shankar for further talks with the state officials. This letter shows how important private sector participation in tech-hub cities like Bangalore is becoming important in shaping the policies of urban structures.
Siddaramaiah wrote a letter to Azim Prem Ji
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote a letter to Premji on 19 September. In this, he had said that according to traffic experts, if vehicles are allowed to move from the Wipro campus, then the traffic on the outer ring road and its connected roads can be reduced by about 30%. It is likely to get a lot of relief in peak hours. In response, Premji said that Wipro is committed to cooperation in solving traffic problems in collaboration with the Karnataka government, but allowing the movement of vehicles from his personal property will not lead to permanent and long -term solutions to the traffic problem.