SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a multi-disciplinary committee to conduct a comprehensive review and recommend improvements to the traffic management system in Srinagar and Jammu.
According to an official order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the committee will be chaired by the Chief Secretary of J&K and will include senior officials from key departments, including Home, Housing & Urban Development, Transport, Public Works, and Tourism. Representatives from the police, municipal corporations, and national highway authorities will also be part of the panel.
The committee has been tasked with formulating detailed traffic management plans, enforcing strict lane discipline, addressing congestion in high-footfall areas, and integrating modern technology such as the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for real-time monitoring and enforcement of violations. It will also focus on decongestion measures, road infrastructure expansion, parking solutions, and regulating street vendors.
A key priority will be accident prevention, urban planning, and the timely completion of Smart City projects that impact traffic flow. The panel will also oversee improvements in pedestrian infrastructure, Shikara ghat management, and the introduction of dedicated e-bus services to reduce congestion.
The committee is mandated to meet monthly and will be serviced by the Housing and Urban Development Department. (KNT)
