Road Safety World Series ‘No Honking Twenty20’ postponed to October 15-22

Mumbai, September 17, 2023: The organizers of the ‘No Honking Twenty20 Series’, a unique initiative by ‘Road Safety World Series’, announces the postponement of the tournament to October 15-22, 2023. This decision has been made in light of the adverse weather conditions prevailing in Mumbai, characterized by heavy rainfall. Our primary concern is the safety, well-being and comfort of the cricket legends participating in this event.

‘Road Safety World Series’ expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all our dedicated supporters and well-wishers for their unwavering commitment. We eagerly anticipate an exciting series next month that will underscore the importance of road safety and address the critical issue of noise pollution, which remains a significant concern in our nation.

About Road Safety World Series 'No Honking Twenty20' 

The ‘No Honking Twenty20 Series’ is an extension of the popular Road Safety World Series, supported by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Information & Technology and Youth Affairs & Sports Government of India. The series is a unique concept featuring India Legends, Sri Lanka Legends and Bangladesh Legends all converging for a single cause – to promote a safer environment on the roads while also focusing on reducing noise levels through extreme honking, a serious concern in the country.

Speaking about the ‘No Honking Twenty20 Series, Ravi Gaikwad, Chief of RTO Thane (Konkan Range), Government of Maharashtra, said, “The ‘No Honking Twenty20 Series’ is an incredible initiative by RSWS to raise awareness and reduce this rising concern on the road through influential cricket legends and celebrities. As responsible citizens of this country, it’s paramount for us to be aware of the dangers of noise pollution through extreme honking. I strongly believe that this series will be able to achieve this goal as we collectively aim to limit the number of casualties on the road and curb noise pollution to addressable levels in India.”

Sanjay Katkar, Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), said, “The cricket series is an effort to spread awareness and educate people around the security and road safety protocols. The government and other administrative bodies involved in road safety are in complete support of the initiative. People will witness cricketing world legends as they extend their gratitude and support for the movement to educate people through their messages around noise pollution and road mishaps.”