Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation and status of electronic enforcement systems for road safety across J&K, with an aim to enhance traffic management and ensure greater ease for the public.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Home; Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD); Inspector General of Police (Traffic); Secretary, Transport; Transport Commissioner; and other concerned senior officers.
Emphasising the need for optimal utilisation of intelligent traffic systems, the Chief Secretary directed the Traffic Department to make effective use of the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) and Intelligent Traffic Light System (ITLS) in the twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar.
He observed that these systems were introduced to modernise traffic management through minimal human intervention and improve efficiency in enforcement of traffic regulations.
He expressed concern over the underutilisation of these systems, stating that it defeats the very purpose for which such advanced infrastructure was created. The Chief Secretary called upon the concerned departments to ensure immediate restoration, upgradation and full operationalisation of ITMS and ITLS to provide seamless and citizen-friendly traffic movement.
Taking note of the functioning of cameras and traffic lights installed in both cities, the Chief Secretary directed repair, replacement and reinstallation of faulty hardware so that the system functions optimally and consistently.
Regarding Rural ITMS, the Chief Secretary underscored the importance of extending electronic traffic management to key junctions in districts such as Anantnag, Baramulla, Kathua, Udhampur, Samba and other districts.
He noted that such systems can significantly improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and enhance safety at critical intersections, even as highway construction continues simultaneously without causing major hindrance to system functionality.
Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD, Mandeep Kaur informed the meeting that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) amounting to ₹1.88 Cr has been prepared for complete restoration and modernisation of all existing ITLS junctions. She further stated that all ITLS and ITMS junctions are targeted to be made fully functional by December 2025.
With respect to its present status the IG Traffic, M. SulemanChoudhary apprised that ITMS in Jammu and Srinagar was made operational in 2024, with 552 cameras installed at 44 junctions in Jammu and 828 cameras at 68 junctions in Srinagar. However, he informed that services in Srinagar were affected due to expiry of the system license.
On ITLS functioning, it was revealed that out of 64 sites in Jammu, 21 were closed due to widening and expansion of roads, while in Srinagar, out of 66 sites, 5 were closed and 57 are currently functioning properly.
The meeting was further informed that traffic rule enforcement is being jointly carried out by the Motor Vehicles Department and the Police, with the Judiciary acting as the appellate authority.
The proposed enforcement framework discussed during the meeting includes evidence-based fully digital enforcement, real-time data-driven decision-making, enhanced inter-agency coordination, targeted interventions in high-risk mountainous regions, and strengthened capacity-building along with awareness programmes for stakeholders.
The Chief Secretary reiterated the commitment to leverage the technology for safer, efficient and transparent traffic governance, ensuring improved service delivery and enhanced public convenience across the UT.