Context:
Uttar Pradesh has become the fastest-growing state in India in terms of vehicular population, with the number of registered vehicles reaching an impressive 4.93 crore by 2024–25.”
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- Driver Licensing and Training:
- Over 2.82 crore driving licenses have been issued to date, reflecting rising mobility and expanding access to regulatory services.
- Uttar Pradesh has implemented a structured framework for driver training and licensing.
- Infrastructure for Driver Training:
- Automated Driving Testing Tracks (ADTTs) have been set up in Kanpur Nagar and Bareilly.
- More than 3.7 lakh driving license tests have been conducted at these ADTTs.
- Azamgarh and Pratapgarh ADTTs will soon be operational.
- New Initiatives and Training Centers:
- The Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) in Rae Bareli has been operational since April 2024.
- 15 divisional districts are establishing Driving Training and Testing Institutes (DTTIs), with automation and simulators funded by Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s CSR.
- Additional IDTRs are proposed for Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Agra, and other districts.
- 15 districts, including Varanasi and Meerut, will receive Regional Driving Training Centres (RDTCs).
- Funding for New Training Centers:
- Each IDTR will receive ₹17.25 crore in funding from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
- Each RDTC will receive ₹5 crore.
- Accredited and Private Driving Schools.
- Under the Accredited Driving Training Centre (ADTC) scheme, Letters of Intent have been issued in 86 districts, with 10 ADTCs already operational.
- Additionally, 270 private motor driving schools are operational under the revised SOP (April 2023).
- Road Safety Measures:
- Road Accident Investigation Scheme introduced for accidents with three or more fatalities.
- The state has increased its manpower with new ARTO and AMVI posts.
- Transporters must submit monthly health certificates for drivers and comply with duty hour regulations.
- Road Safety Education:
- Road safety education is now part of the CBSE and ICSE syllabi.
- Accessibility and Services:
- 45 faceless transport services are available through Common Service Centres, benefiting both rural and urban applicants.
- 400 POS machines have been distributed to field officers for real-time challan payments via debit cards and UPI.