Mumbai Police issues traffic advisory for motorists in BKC from August 28 to 30

Mumbai Police on Wednesday have issued an advisory for motorists ahead of the Global Fintech Fest 2024 scheduled to be held at the BandraKurla Complex BKC from August 28 to August 30Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai on 30th August 2024 and will address Global Fintech Fest GFF 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre in MumbaiIn an official traffic notification the Mumbai Traffic Police said Due to very important event being organised at the Jio World Convention Centre BKC from 28th August to 30th August heavy vehicular movement is expected in BKC from 9 am to 8 pmDue to very important event being organised at the Jio World Convention Centre BKC from 28th to 30th August heavy vehicular movement is expected in BKC from 9 am to 8 pmmdash Mumbai Traffic Police MTPHereToHelp August 28 2024The police have asked the motorists to use alternative routes to reach their destinations to avoid traffic in the areaIt said Commuters are requested to avoid the BKC thoroughfare and use alternate routes like JVLR SCLR and Eastern Freeway to reach their desired destinationsThe traffic disruptions are likely around the BKC due to the event which is scheduled to be held at the Jio World Convention Centre an official saidHe added that the event is likely to draw substantial crowds at the venue which may lead to heavy vehicular movement an traffic congestion in the areaThe Global Fintech FestThe Global Fintech Fest is one of the largest fintech conferences which is organised annually by the Payments Council of India PCI the National Payments Corporation of India NPCI and the Fintech Convergence Council FCCAccording to its website the Global Fintech Fest 2024 the fifth edition of the conference has been scaled up manifold from its previous editions and has been designed around the theme lsquoBlueprint for the next decade of finance Responsible AI Inclusive ResilientThe website says The fifth edition of the Global Fintech Fest scheduled for August 2830 2024 promises to be a stellar gathering of the financial technology leadership Our mission is to establish GFF as the quintessential conference for the global fintech ecosystem fostering collaboration and shaping the future of the industryThis years theme underscores our commitment to addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities in finance We are excited to host over 800 distinguished speakers including policymakers regulators and fintech founders from around the world in more than 300 sessions These will range from insightful keynotes to engaging garage sessions alongside the GFF Expo and the Global Fintech Awards it says