Department of Transport (Kerala)

Transport Department
Government of Kerala
Department overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Kerala
Headquarters
Annual budget₹2,753.4517 crore (US$290 million) (2026–27, revised)[1]
Minister responsible
Department executives
  • T. V. Anupama, IAS, Secretary to Government (Transport)
  • Nagaraju Chakilam IPS [2], 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.[3]

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

The Department of Transport is headed by a Cabinet Minister of the Government of Kerala, and the incumbent Minister is C. P. John.[4]

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.[5]
  • 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.

Sub-divisions

  • Airport Authority of India (Land Acquisition) Wing
  • Cochin Metro Rail Project (Land Acquisition)

Directorates / Line Departments

Public Sector Undertakings

Statutory bodies

Autonomous institutions

  • National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC)[11]

Major Initiatives

  • Road safety improvement projects
    • Safe Kerala Project:[12][13] 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[14][15]

List of Ministers

References:[16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Revised Demands for Grants 2026–27 (PDF) (Report). Government of Kerala. pp. 40–43. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  2. ↑ https://mvd.kerala.gov.in/en/head-office-directory
  3. ↑ "Transport Department – Government of Kerala". transport.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  4. ↑ "Kerala Cabinet portfolios: Transport for C.P. John, Excise for Liju, Electricity for Sunny Joseph". @mathrubhumi. 2026-05-20. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  5. ↑ "Rules of Business of Government of Kerala – First Schedule" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  6. ↑ "KSRTC-SWIFT". Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  7. ↑ "About K-Rail - Kerala Rail Development Corporation". Kerala Rail Development Corporation. Archived from the original on 2026-05-21. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  8. ↑ "KTDFC – Official Website". Archived from the original on 2025-11-11. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  9. ↑ Airport, Kannur International. "About Us | Kannur International Airport Ltd | KIAL". Kannur International Airport | KIAL. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  10. ↑ "Cochin International Airport". www.cial.aero. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  11. ↑ "NATPAC". natpac.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  12. ↑ Paul, John L. (2022-02-26). "Safe Kerala Project revamped: Emphasis on enforcement, accident-mitigation". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ "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.
  14. ↑ "Kerala to stop issuing printed driving licence, RC; switches to digital version". The Hindu. 2024-10-01. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ "General Info - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
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