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THE DEPARTMENT
v Department of Road Transport & Highways:
An apex organisation under the Central Government, is entrusted with the task of formulating and administering, in consultation with other Central Ministries/Departments, State Governments/UT Administrations, organisations and individuals, policies for Road Transport, National Highways and Transport Research with a view to increasing the mobility and efficiency of the road transport system in the country.
The Department has two wings: Roads wing and Transport wing
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Roads wing |
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Ø Deals with development and maintenance of National Highway in the country.
Main responsibilities:
The Department is responsible for:
- Planning, development and maintenance of National Highways in the country.
- Extends technical and financial support to State Governments for the development of state roads and the roads of inter-state connectivity and economic importance.
- Evolves standard specifications for roads and bridges in the country.
- Serves as a repository of technical knowledge on roads and bridges.
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Transport wing |
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Ø Deals with matter relating to Road Transport.
Main responsibilities:
The Department is responsible for:
- Motor Vehicle legislation,
- Administration of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
- Taxation of motor vehicles,
- Compulsory insurance of motor vehicles,
- Administration of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950,
- And promotion of Transport co-operatives in the field of motor transport.
- Evolves road safety standards in the form of a National Policy on Road Safety and by preparing and implementing the Annual Road Safety Plan.
- Collects, compiles and analyses road accident statistics and takes steps for developing a Road Safety Culture in the country by involving the members of public and organising various awareness campaigns.
- Provides grants-in-aid to Non-Governmental Organisations in accordance with the laid down guidelines.
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Hon'ble Minister
