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Hello Jammu News at 8:41:00 PM 0

RAJOURI, JULY 17: A team of Motor Vehicle Department today suspended permits of two vehicles in Budhal area after these were found violating the norms.
The team intercepted two vehicles which were found plying without valid documents.
Permits of both these vehicles bearing registration numbers JK11A 6687 (Canter) and JK11C 0347 (Magic Auto) were suspended.
Several other vehicles were also challaned by MVD team.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:53:00 PM 0

‘RADMS to help minimize road accidents’
SRINAGAR, JUNE 14: Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta today reviewed the Road Accident Data Management System (RADMS) being developed by the Motor Vehicles Department.
          Transport Commissioner J&K Saugat Biswas and developers from NIELIT gave a detailed presentation on the RADMS.
Road Accident Data Management System (RADMS) is being developed by MVD which will do a real time tracking and reporting of all road accidents in the state.
It was informed that NIELIT has been given the task to develop the RADMS which will be operated through a mobile android/iOS interface. This application will be made available with the field police and Motor Vehicle Inspectors from where on-spot reports will be registered and authenticated.
                The extensive data feeding will be done on the system in addition to the field reports; the Transport Commissioner informed the Deputy Chief Minister who is also holding the charge of Transport Department.
          He further informed that RADMS will help the various stakeholders in the government, be it the MVD, Traffic Police, R&B, NHAI and Health department to utilize the data regarding accidents, which will further help in identification of black spots for subsequent rectification.
          ‘RADMS with its more than 160 reports will help in scientific analysis of the cases of accidents for redressal by the various stakeholders’, he added.
          Discussing the use of RADMS, the Deputy Chief Minister said that this initiative would surely be prove beneficial to save the lives of people in the road accidents by reaching to them with medical aid and other kind of help well in time. He further said that the reports generated from the accident spots using all minute details would also help in identification of black spots and getting all the things causing accidents rectified.
          “Use of technology in today’s world is very common and MVD should also adopt latest technological advancements to put a check on increasing road accidents to further save the human lives”, Kavinder said.
          Transport Commissioner informed the Deputy Chief Minister that developers from NIELIT are at the final stage of developing the RADMS application and soon it will be launch in the state.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:32:00 PM 0


 SRINAGAR, JUNE 01: A team of Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) headed by ARTO Srinagar today carried out raids at Batmaloo, Bemina Crossing, Moominabad, and Tengapora Byepass to check illegal entries of Maxi cabs into the erstwhile bus stand Batmaloo.
The drive was carried out on the directions of Transport Commissioner Saugat Biswas and was held under the close supervision of RTO Kashmir.
During the drive, 12 vehicles were found illegally entering into erstwhile bus stand Batmaloo and in compliance to directions of the High Court.
The permits of these vehicles have been suspended for a period of one month.

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Hello Jammu News at 6:53:00 PM 0


Welcomes online services being offered by deptt
JAMMU, MAY 09 – Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta today asked the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) to explore the possibility of digitization of its old records to achieve full computerization of  the department.
The Deputy Chief Minister, who heads the Transport department along with the Industries and Commerce departments, directed the authorities to work out a comprehensive plan to attain the target of full digitalization.  
Kavinder Gupta was interacting with the senior functionaries of MVD during a surprise visit to Regional Transport Office, here today.  
“The e-governance and on-line services are considered as the key to enforce complete transparency in working of government departments. After fully switching to online service mode, the second challenge for the transport department is to post entire old record online” the Dy CM asserted.   
He asked the department to send a proposal to the government for outsourcing or hiring private expertise for the job, if needed.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief Minister went around various sections of RTO office and interacted with the officials and service seekers. He expressed satisfaction over the working of this vital office of Transport department, particularly in the backdrop of majority of its service having been made available on-line. However he said that there is always scope for improvement and asked the functionaries to fill the gaps, if any, so that   public get full benefit of the e-services.   
He directed the Regional Transport Officer to immediately add on   additional counter for uploading online photos and other related formalities for the ease of public.
He further directed to improve the functioning to reduce the waiting period for which public in general has complained.
The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by senior functionaries and prominent civil society members.
He also interacted with the visitors at RTO office and assured to provide best possible services for the ease of public.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:01:00 PM 0


           UDHAMPUR, APRIL 27- In continuation to the celebration of ongoing 29th National road safety week, a counseling cum orientation camp for drivers was organized by Motor Vehicle Department, in collaboration with Transport Union at General bus stand Ramnagar, here today.
200 passengers and operators of commercial vehicles participated in the awareness camp.
          During the programme, the speakers including Tehsildar Ramnagar and ARTO, Udhampur Kuldeep Singh, highlighted the importance of road safety and stressed that obeying traffic rules will minimize traffic jams. He further advised the participants to avoid over-speeding, drunken driving and using mobile phone while driving.
          Later, PSV Badge were distributed among the participants.
Among others, Executive Officer Municipality, Thakur Das, Station House Officer, Sanjay Raina, Inspector MVD, Ranjan Singh, Inspector C.S Baloria besides representatives of different transport unions were present on the occasion.

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Hello Jammu News at 6:50:00 PM 0


UDHAMPUR, APRIL 26-: As a part of the celebration of ongoing 29th National Road Safety Week, an orientation cum awareness camp was organized by the Motor Vehicle Department, (MVD), in collaboration with transport union Udhampur in the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex Udhampur here today.
District Development Commissioner, Udhampur Ravinder Kumar who is also the chairman of District Road Safety Committee, Udhampur was the chief guest while Senior Superintendent of Police Rayees Bhat was the guest of honour on the occasion.
More than 150 passenger vehicles drivers and conductors of the district including operators of commercial vehicles participated in the awareness programme.
While addressing the camp, DC said that Drivers and Conductors is the part and parcel of our society. He sought cooperation of drivers and conductors in spreading the message of road safety and in making the road safety week meaningful. He said that the overloading, rash and negligent driving and over speeding, use of mobile phone while driving the vehicle are main causes of road accidents. He asked the drivers and conductors to observe the traffic rules.
SSP Udhampur also spoke on the occasion and advised the drivers and conductor to avoid rash driving, over speeding, wrong parking.
During the awareness camp, ARTO, Udhampur Kuldeep Singh gave detailed resume on account of 29th road safety week celebration in the district.  He informed the drivers and conductors about the importance of observance of Road Safety Rules and adherence to traffic norms to ensure safety on the roads.
A symposium competition was organized by the Motor Vehicle department on 3rd day   of ongoing Celebration of 29th road safety week. Around 200 students from 27 different educational institution participated in the contest.
Later, DDC accompanied by SSP Udhampur issued PSV Badge   among the authorized drivers who participated in the awareness programmes.  On the occasion, DC also administered a road safety pledge to all the participants as well as the representatives.
Among others, Deputy Controller Civil Defence, Shamsher Singh, DSP Traffic, Ajay Jamwal, Station House Officer, Sanjeev Gupta, Deputy Chief Warden Civil Defence, Advocate Swatanter Dev Kotwal, Inspector of MVD, Ranjan Singh, Inspector C.S Baloria and other officers of different departments besides representative of Bus and Matador Union drivers and conductors were also present on the occasion.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:08:00 PM 0



JAMMU, APRIL 25: As part of celebration of 29th National Road Safety Week, Motor Vehicle Department today organized awareness camps at Taxi Stand Railway Station Jammu and Bus Stand Ware House Jammu. 
More than 300 commercial drivers attended the awareness programmes at both the venues and were examined medically by a team deputed by the Health Department.
Speaker Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, was the Chief Guest at the camp organized at Railway Station Taxi Stand by Motor Vehicle Department in association with Taxi Operator Union with Red FM 91.9 as media partner.
 While speaking on the occasion, Kavinder Gupta stressed upon the need to strictly follow the traffic rules for our own safety and others. He appealed the Taxi drivers to desist from the practice of drunkard driving as they carry precious lives with them. 
The Speaker also appreciated the Motor Vehicles Department for introducing a number of reformative measures which has further added to transparency and accountability in functioning of the department. 
 MLC Charanjeet Singh Khalsa, who was Guest of Honour in the programme, sought the attention of Government towards Taxi Operator to ameliorate their grievances.
Others who attended the programme were Additional Transport Commissioner Mohinder Singh, Joint Transport Commissioner, Vikas Sharma, Regional Transport Officer, Deep Raj, ARTO’s Jugal Sharma, Rajesh Gupta, Shafqat Majeed, Pawan Sharma, President Taxi Operator Union, Anchal Singh Manhas, Inderjeet Sharma, other office bearers of Taxi Union besides concerned officials. 
Earlier, similar programmes were organized at Ware House Bus Stand Jammu in association with Bus Operator Union of different groups. 
The participants were made aware about Road Safety norms. Deep Raj RTO Jammu while speaking on the occasion lauded the efforts of Transport Association for organizing the events on Road Safety.
On the occasion, quiz competition of drivers was also organized at both the camps by Big Red FM 91.9 through group head Shekhar and Radio Jokey Amit and Sarang. 
The Speaker presented prize to winner of the competition besides giving away consolation prizes to other participants.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:05:00 PM 0



UDHAMPUR, APRIL 24: In order to draw attention towards road safety measures and to generate awareness among the common masses about the importance of traffic rules and regulations in connection with 29th road safety week 2018 celebration, a painting competition was organized by the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD), in collaboration with Education, Traffic Police on the theme “Causes of Road Accidents” at Town Hall Udhampur here today.
Chief Executive Officer Municipality, Udhampur Santosh Kotwal was the chief guest on the occasion.
 More than 200 students of class 6th to 12th from 26 different government as well as private educational institutes of district Udhampur including NGO, ‘Jiyo Aur Jeene Do’ participated in the painting competition.
While addressing the students, the chief guest appreciated the initiative of the department to highlight the importance of adhering traffic rules and regulations by involving students and teaching staff. He called upon them to spread the message of importance of road safety in and around their surroundings and asked them to follow road safety rule in letter and spirit to ensure safety of human life.
Prof.Kamaldeep Kour Government Degree College Boys Udhampur, Suresh Kumar Sharma Artist  Information Department, Rakesh Kumar  Art Teacher JNV, Kusum Lata teacher GMS  Magani, Ruksana Begum teacher GMS Gopa Mandir  acted as judges while Deputy Chief Warden Civil Defence,  Udhampur Swatantar Dev Kotwal  conducted  the proceeding of the  programme on the occasion
Among others, ARTO Udhampur Kuldeep Singh, District Information Office, Anil Sharma, Inspector MVD Udhampur Rajan Singh, Inspector C.S Baloria Chairman, NGO JiyoAurJeene Do, Tariq Shah and other officers of concerned department besides large number of teachers and students of educational Institutions were present on the occasion.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:12:00 PM 0


Govt to introduce more online MVD services
JAMMU, MARCH 15:  Minister for Transport, Sunil Kumar Sharma today launched the comprehensive online Dealer Assisted Registration here at the office of Transport Commissioner.
The function was attended by around hundred and fifty automobile dealers from the across the State with many of them through video conferencing.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister complimented the Motor Vehicles Department for offering hi-tech facility for the convenience of the people. He informed that the department is committed to provide hassle free and prompt service to the public. He further shared that the Dealer Assisted Registration shall go a long way in putting in place an efficient and fast delivery system.  He appreciated the automobile dealers for their proactive role in switching over to the new online mode of registration. The Minister hoped that the automobile dealers and the department would synergize the efforts for achieving the goal of total transparency.
The Minister, while appreciating the efforts of the Motor Vehicles Department, informed that the online dealer assisted registration will be further simplified in days to come. He also informed that the department in its crusade to make services more accessible and easy for all stakeholders have already made the test for Learners Driving License online, which is steadily being rolled out in all districts of the State. He further informed that state –of-the –art Institute of Driving Research and Training as well Integrated Certification Centre are also under construction. “We are also developing mobile applications and software to empower passengers by making road travel safer and trouble free” he added.
Transport Commissioner, Saugat Biswas, gave a chronological background of the initiatives taken by the Department.  He shared that an ambitious beginning was made by extending this facility to the whole State in November 2017 upto data punching and fee collection stage.
“This year it has been further upgraded to include uploading of documents at dealers end and electronic transmission of file to the RTO / ARTOs for approval thereby completing the cycle” he said. He emphasized that the vehicle customers need not pay anything extra for the new online system other than the statutory fees and taxes.  
Joint Transport Commissioner, Vikas Sharma while, explaining the new process informed that the Dealer Assisted Registration is now in place for registration of non-commercial transport vehicles. 
“Any customer can now get his documentation, submission of fee and taxes, generation of temporary numbers completed at the vehicle dealer’s end itself. The Department has also upgraded the system to enable uploading of all documents at the dealer’s end thereby enabling the electronic transmission of files from the dealer to the RTO / ARTO offices,” he informed. He said with the new system in place the vehicle registration file does not need to undergo physical movement and once the fee / taxes are paid at the dealer’s end, the registration documents are automatically transferred to the RTO / ARTO offices online.  This shall provide great convenience to the public in getting their new vehicles registered.
Earlier, the Minister felicitated automobile dealers for their proactive contribution in switching over to the dealer assisted registration process. The technical team of the Motor Vehicles Department, Rakesh Gupta, Scientist E, NIC; Zameer and Nitin were also felicitated for their appreciable work.
Dealers, Irfan Ahmad Narwaroo and Davinder Batra   complimented the Department and assured their full cooperation in this measure.
The documentation and fee/taxes collection of two vehicles was demonstrated on spot by Anil Gupta (M/s Shree Toyota) and Temporary number and documents generated online were handed over to the vehicle owners by the Minister.
The function was also attended on location by Mir Afroz, MD JKSRTC, Mohinder Singh, Additional Transport Commissioner, Regional Transport Officers Kashmir, Jammu and Kathua, senior functionaries of the Department and dealers from Srinagar and Jammu. Huge number of dealers from all the districts of the State attended the function along with the district ARTOs over Video Conference. 

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Hello Jammu News at 7:25:00 PM 0

POONCH OCTOBER 27: A motor bike rally was organized by Motor Vehicles Department Poonch in collaboration with Awake India, a social organisation.
The rally was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner, Tariq Ahmad Zargar, in presence of Chairman Awake India, Ayaz Mughal, SSP and Additional District Development Commissioner from DC Office.
SSP, Additional Superintendent of Police, alongwith ARTO Poonch, participated in the rally alongwith the volunteers of Awake India namely Yasar Mughal, Sajid Qazi, Mukjhtar Khan, Tahir Zaman, Nishad Mughal, Rameez Ahmed, Arshad Khan and others.
The objective of the rally was to raise awareness regarding safety measures to be followed by drivers in general and road users in particular.
          The rally passed through various routes including Qila Bazaar, Hospital Road, Jail Road and culminated at Dakbanglow Poonch.
Speaking on the occasion, DC said that such  awareness programmes shall be made a continuous process in the district for general awareness of people  to reduce fatalities on roads.

ARTO stressed the volunteers to become messengers of road safety measures so as to create awareness among people.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:55:00 PM 0

POONCH, AUGUST 19: A team of Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) Poonch today conducted an extensive checking of vehicles plying on Mandi, Loran & Sawjian routes.
The team headed by ARTO Poonch, Abdul Raheem booked the violators under relevant provisions of motor vehicle act.
Fine amounting to Rs 5200 was realised from the violators.
The vehicles bearing no JK12 1433, JK08A7177,   JK12 1541, JK12 9478 were seized for overloading and kept in safe custody of police station mandi.
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