*Takes appraisal of roadmap to boost dairy development
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 1: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today presided over a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management Systems for Jammu and Srinagar, to take a comprehensive look at the measures already undertaken and those proposed for easing congestion, strengthening road safety, and improving overall urban mobility in both cities.
The meeting witnessed participation of senior administrative and police officials, including ACS, PWD, Principal Secretary, Home; Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; IGP, Traffic; Secretary, Transport; DIG, Traffic, Jammu/Kashmir; SSPs Traffic, Srinagar/Jammu; Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jammu/Srinagar; VC, LCMA; Vice-Chairman, JDA/SDA, besides officers from other concerned departments.
During the deliberations, the Chief Secretary stressed the need for timely execution of traffic management plans and called for the early operationalisation of Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS) and Integrated Traffic Light Systems (ITLS). He directed the Divisional Commissioners to monitor the implementation rigorously. He also stressed on resolving other bottlenecks after incorporating feedback from citizens and stakeholders.
Briefing the meeting on the current status of traffic improvement initiatives, the Divisional Commissioners outlined the steps taken in both cities, such as introducing diversions where required, setting up new roundabouts, installing traffic signals at strategic points, augmenting parking facilities, identifying no-parking stretches, earmarking dedicated bus stops, enforcing one-way traffic on congested routes and adjusting school and college timings. They further informed that dedicated corridors for eastern and western minibuses have been planned, honking zones are being regulated, and additional charging points for Smart City electric buses are also going to be established here.
Expressing concern over traffic violations, particularly those related to lane discipline, the Chief Secretary called for strict enforcement. He reviewed action taken against the 9,204 repeat offenders identified so far through e-challans.
The Chief Secretary instructed all departments to furnish detailed, location-specific accounts of measures implemented on the ground. Emphasising traffic management in areas with heavy tourist movement, the meeting discussed the necessity of designated parking areas and the use of small-capacity vehicles to prevent congestion caused by larger buses.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary chaired a detailed review meeting of the Agriculture Production Department (APD) to examine the modalities of a comprehensive plan aimed at significantly enhancing milk production, processing, and value-addition across Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, APD; Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Cooperatives; Secretary, RDD; Managing Director, HADP; Representative from NABARD and other senior officers of the Department.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took an in-depth appraisal of the proposed roadmap prepared by the department to give a major boost to dairy development in the UT.
The Chief Secretary directed the department to study successful models from other states to identify best practices suitable for local conditions. He further emphasised close coordination with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to integrate its expertise and ongoing programmes for optimised results in J&K’s dairy ecosystem.
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