Vijayanagara : In a bid to promote better physical health and mental well-being among their staff, the Vijayanagara division of the Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has launched a ‘Durvyasana Tyaga Pratijna Jolige’ (pledge bag to give up addictions) campaign.
Huddar said 1,678 employees are working across the transport units in Vijayanagara district, covering Hoovina Hadagali, Hosapete, Kudligi, Kottur, Hagaribommanahalli and Harapanahalli taluks. Officials will monitor the employees for 15 days based on the pledges submitted. Their health is therefore very important.
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Given the nature of their work, the health and alertness of drivers and other transport staff are crucial as hundreds of passengers depend on them every day, he said. If employees are healthy, they can perform their duties effectively,” Huddar said. “Employees who stay away from addictions can maintain better concentration, which is important for safe driving and can help prevent accidents,” Huddar said. We are trying to create health awareness among our employees and encourage them to stay away from addictions,” Huddar said.
The divisional controller Vijayanagara division, Rajesh Huddar, who is influenced by Ilkal Mahant Shivayogi’s efforts towards building an addiction-free society, has initiated the campaign across transport units in the district. Pledge bags have been installed at the units, encouraging employees to take a pledge to give up harmful habits. “Employees face work-related stress and some may develop unhealthy habits. Their health is important not only for themselves and their families but also for the passengers who depend on them. The campaign seeks to encourage employees to stay away from tobacco, gutka and smoking, which can adversely affect physical and mental health. It also addresses excessive mobile phone use. Employees are being encouraged to pledge that they will not use mobile phones while on duty except in emergencies. They can write down the habits they wish to give up and drop it in the pledge bags. “Transport staff must be physically and mentally fit to provide services to passengers. Those who continue to struggle with harmful habits will be counselled and given further awareness to encourage them to give up the habits. Download the TOI App.