Jammu Chief Secretary Emphasizes GIS-Based Data for Road Safety Measures
In a recent meeting, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo of Jammu assessed the implementation of road safety measures as recommended by the Supreme Court. He highlighted the importance of using GIS-based data to identify vulnerable and accident-prone road stretches across districts. This data-driven approach will enable focused interventions to significantly reduce road accidents in the UT.
The meeting, attended by Administrative Secretaries, senior officers of Traffic Police, and Heads of Departments, also saw Deputy Commissioners participating through video conferencing from their respective districts.
Chief Secretary Dulloo requested a detailed overview of the Supreme Court directives on road safety and the compliance status of concerned departments. He emphasized the need for a clear and time-bound roadmap for implementing each directive promptly.
He called for leveraging available transport and traffic data to guide interventions such as targeted safety measures, strategic deployment of traffic police, and engineering corrections on accident-prone road patches.
Highlighting deterrence as a crucial element of road safety, the Chief Secretary directed authorities to strictly enforce punitive measures against habitual and serious traffic violators. This includes actions like cancellation of driving licenses, registration certificates, and other statutory penalties for offenders engaged in rash driving and non-compliance with traffic rules.
Data-Driven Analysis and Road Accident Trends
During the meeting, road construction agencies were asked to provide updates on the removal of identified black spots in accordance with the Black Spot Protocol. The Chief Secretary also reviewed measures related to traffic calming, safety signage installation, and fitting of speed-limiting devices in school buses to enhance student safety.
Secretary of the Transport Department, Avny Lavasa, presented detailed insights on the functioning of the i-RAD and e-DAR portals in the Union Territory. Since the operationalization of the i-RAD portal in June 2022, a total of 20,135 road accidents involving 32,819 individuals have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir. These accidents resulted in 3,688 fatalities and 29,131 grievous or minor injuries.
Analysis revealed that a majority of accidents occur on major highways, particularly in districts like Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, and Rajouri. Most accidents took place between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm, with rash driving and over-speeding contributing to nearly 50% of reported road mishaps in 2025.
Enforcement Statistics and Traffic Management
The Transport Department shared enforcement statistics indicating that significant fines were imposed for violations such as non-wearing of helmets, driving without seat belts, using mobile phones while driving, over-speeding, and jumping red lights. In 2025 alone, numerous punitive actions were taken against violators, including vehicle seizures, license suspensions, and registration certificate cancellations.
IGP Traffic, M. Suleman, provided insights on the functioning of surveillance cameras under the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) and Intelligent Light Traffic System (ILTS) at major junctions in Jammu and Srinagar. The Traffic Police enforced a substantial number of e-challans over the years, with fines imposed for various violations of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Road Safety Initiatives and Government Commitment
The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the Road Accident Victim Fund, trauma care facilities establishment along highways, and the performance of driving training institutes and road safety audit mechanisms. The Chief Secretary reiterated the government’s commitment to reducing road accidents through coordinated enforcement, engineering solutions, public awareness, and strict adherence to road safety norms.
With a focus on saving lives and enhancing road safety in Jammu and Kashmir, the government remains dedicated to implementing effective measures to address the challenges posed by road accidents.
