Department of Transport (Kerala)

Transport Department
Government of Kerala
Department overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Kerala
HeadquartersThiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Minister responsible
Department executives
  • P. B. Nooh IAS, Secretary to Government (Transport)
  • Nagaraju Chakilam IPS [1], Transport Commissioner
Child agencies
Websitekerala.gov.in

The Department of Transport or Transport Department is an administrative department under the Government of Kerala responsible for transport policy formulation, regulation of road transport, motor vehicle administration, and oversight of state transport utilities. The department manages road safety initiatives, vehicle registration, issuance of driving licences, and enforcement of motor vehicles laws in the state.[2]

The department also oversees major transport institutions including the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation (KTDFC), and the Kerala Road Safety Authority (KRSA).

Leadership and administrative Structure

The Department of Transport is headed by a Cabinet Minister of the Government of Kerala, and the incumbent Minister is K. B. Ganesh Kumar.[3]

Administratively, the department is headed by a Secretary to Government, an IAS officer posted in the Secretariat. The Secretary is supported by Additional Secretaries, Joint Secretaries, Under Secretaries, and other administrative staff in the department.

Functions

  • Formulation and implementation of state transport policies and programmes.[4]
  • Motor Vehicles administration including vehicle registration, driving licences, permitting, and regulation of passenger transport.
  • Road safety planning and coordination of the State Road Safety Authority.
  • Administration of state road transport corporations and transport-related public sector undertakings.
  • Implementation of Central and State transport schemes and e-governance projects related to transport.

Directorates / Line Departments

Public Sector Undertakings & Autonomous Bodies

Major Initiatives

  • Road safety improvement projects
    • Safe Kerala Project:[7][8] A technology-driven road safety initiative implemented by the Motor Vehicles Department under the Government of Kerala to enhance traffic law enforcement and reduce road accidents across Kerala. The project uses AI-enabled traffic cameras and automated systems to detect violations and issue electronic challans, aiming to improve compliance and ensure safer roads.
  • Modernisation of KSRTC bus fleet
  • Implementation of e-transport services through MVD
  • Digitalisation of licensing and vehicle registration services[9][10]

See also

References

  1. ^ https://mvd.kerala.gov.in/en/head-office-directory
  2. ^ "Transport Department – Government of Kerala". transport.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  3. ^ "Kerala Council of Ministers – Kerala Legislative Assembly". Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  4. ^ "Rules of Business of Government of Kerala – First Schedule" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  5. ^ "KSRTC-SWIFT". Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  6. ^ "KTDFC – Official Website". Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  7. ^ Paul, John L. (2022-02-26). "Safe Kerala Project revamped: Emphasis on enforcement, accident-mitigation". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ^ "Kerala launches the Safe Kerala project that will use artificial intelligence (AI) cameras to identify traffic violations". Engaging Indian States. 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ^ "Kerala to stop issuing printed driving licence, RC; switches to digital version". The Hindu. 2024-10-01. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ^ Service, Express News (2024-10-02). "MVD goes digital in Kerala: No more physical licences, registration certificates". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
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