Javed Ahmed Rana calls for technology-driven reforms in Transport Department
The Minister for Tribal Affairs and Transport reviewed the department's functioning to improve public service delivery and road safety in Jammu and Kashmir.
Minister for Tribal Affairs, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Transport, Javed Ahmed Rana, chaired a high-level review meeting of the Transport Department in Jammu on November 4.
According to the Daily Excelsior, the meeting assessed the department's operational efficiency and future development plans, focusing on infrastructure and road safety across the Union Territory.
Rana directed the establishment of Driving Training Centres (DTCs) in far-flung areas and stressed the need for a mechanism to ensure the prompt delivery of driving licences.
The Minister called for transforming the department into a technology-driven and citizen-centric institution, directing officers to ensure hassle-free access to services through digital platforms.
Regarding road safety, Rana called for extensive awareness drives, periodic medical examinations of drivers, and regular verification of speed governors.
He also instructed officers to take strict action against traffic violators and ensure the timely renewal of registration for aged vehicles based on fitness standards.