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
Roads wing
Ø Deals with development and maintenance of National Highway in the country.
· is primarily responsible for planning, development and maintenance of National Highways in the country.
· also 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.
Transport wing
Ø Deals with matter relating to Road Transport.
Main responsibilities are :
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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