The Bengaluru City Police – Traffic Warden Organisation (BCP-TWO) conducted a comprehensive In-Service Training Programme for Senior Traffic Wardens on 27th September 2026 (Sunday) at the Traffic Management Centre (TMC), Bengaluru.

The programme was designed to strengthen the leadership, communication, legal awareness, team-management and public-service skills of Senior Traffic Wardens and to equip them to perform their responsibilities with greater confidence, discipline and professionalism. A total of 85 Senior Traffic Wardens participated in the full-day programme.

Distinguished Faculty

The training brought together a diverse and highly accomplished panel of speakers from the fields of leadership, human resources, defence, policing, law, academia and organisational development.

Shri. M.R. Sreesha — a senior leadership and learning professional with over three decades of experience in sales, marketing, training and organisational development. Having delivered thousands of programmes for leading organisations, he is also recognised for pioneering Appreciative Inquiry and experiential learning in India. His session focused on “Self-Leadership”, encouraging participants to reflect on personal responsibility, attitude and leadership from within.

Prof. Dr. Gopal Mahapatra — an accomplished HR, leadership and organisational-development professional with around four decades of experience across corporate, consulting and academia. He has served as Professor of Practice and Chairperson, OB & HRM at IIM Bangalore and has coached numerous senior leaders across leading organisations. His session on “Leadership for Volunteers” was particularly relevant to the unique nature of voluntary service and the responsibility of senior members in motivating and guiding fellow wardens.

Col. K. Joshil Raj (Retd.), Ph.D. — a former senior Indian Army officer with over 28 years of experience in defence and government service, including leadership of major engineering and infrastructure projects. He is currently associated with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) as CEO of the Centre of Excellence in Design (D-CoE) and is actively involved in innovation and leadership initiatives. His session, “Engaging and Motivating Team Members,” focused on building effective teams and bringing out the best in team members.

Shri. Sudheesh Venkatesh — Chief Communications Officer & Managing Editor at the Azim Premji Foundation, with extensive experience in HR, organisational development, communications and the social sector. A former Chief People Officer of the Foundation, he has also held senior positions with Asian Paints and Tesco. His session on “Working with a Public Spirit” explored the importance of empathy, responsibility and a service-oriented approach while working with the public.

Shri. B.S. Lokesh Kumar, IPS (Retd.) — a 2005-batch Indian Police Service officer of the Karnataka cadre who served in several senior policing assignments, including as DIG & Commissioner of Police, Belagavi City, and DIGP & Commissioner of Police, Hubballi-Dharwad City. Drawing upon his extensive experience in urban policing and law-and-order administration, he addressed the topic “Carrying the Uniform with Excellence – Conduct, Discipline & Public Interactions.”

Shri. Mahesh Vaidya — Public Prosecutor, Government of Karnataka, and Legal Advisor to Karnataka CID, with extensive experience in criminal law, investigation and prosecution. He has also served as a resource person for law-enforcement and judicial officers on specialised laws and the new criminal codes. His session, “Knowing the Law,” provided participants with valuable insights into the importance of understanding the legal framework while performing their duties.

Dr. Praveen Kamath Kumbla — a senior HR and learning professional with nearly three decades of experience, currently serving as General Manager – HR, Wipro. With extensive experience in enterprise-wide learning and development, leadership development and executive coaching, he has worked across multiple sectors and geographies. His session on “Working with Batches of Recruits” was particularly relevant to Senior Traffic Wardens involved in mentoring and guiding new recruits.

A Day of Learning and Reflection

The programme provided Senior Traffic Wardens with an opportunity to learn from professionals who bring decades of experience from very different fields. The diversity of perspectives — ranging from leadership and self-development to public interaction, law, discipline, team motivation and working with volunteers — made the programme both comprehensive and relevant to the responsibilities of Senior Traffic Wardens.

The participants were also encouraged to look beyond their routine responsibilities and recognise the importance of personal conduct, communication, leadership by example and responsible public engagement in representing the BCP-TWO.

The training was very well received and widely appreciated by the participating Traffic Wardens. The interaction with the distinguished faculty, the practical insights shared during the sessions and the opportunity for participants to reflect on their own roles made the programme a valuable learning experience.

The successful completion of the programme marks another important step in BCP-TWO’s continuing endeavour to strengthen its leadership and develop its members through regular training and capacity building.

With its Senior Traffic Wardens better equipped to guide, mentor and lead, BCP-TWO remains committed to its larger objective of supporting the Bengaluru City Police and contributing towards a safer, more disciplined and responsible Bengaluru.