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{{Short description|Transport department of the Government of Kerala}}
{{Infobox government agency
| agency_name = Transport Department<br><small>Government of Kerala </small>
| type = Department
| logo = Government of Kerala Logo.svg
| logo_width = 120px
| jurisdiction = [[Government of Kerala]]
| headquarters = [[Thiruvananthapuram]], Kerala, India
| minister1_name = [[K.B. Ganesh Kumar]]
| minister1_pfo = Minister for Transport
| chief1_name = P. B. Nooh IAS
| chief1_position = Secretary to Government (Transport)
| chief2_name = Nagaraju Chakilam IPS <ref>https://mvd.kerala.gov.in/en/head-office-directory {{Dead Link|date=March 2026}}</ref>
| chief2_position = Transport Commissioner
| parent_department =
| child1_agency = {{flagicon image|}} [[Kerala Motor Vehicles Department]]
| child2_agency = [http://roadsafety.kerala.gov.in/ Kerala Road Safety Authority]
| child3_agency = [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]]
| child4_agency = [[Kerala State Water Transport Department]]
| website = {{URL|https://kerala.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, [[Motor vehicle registration|vehicle registration]], [[Driver's license|issuance of driving licences]], and enforcement of motor vehicles laws in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Transport Department – Government of Kerala |url=https://transport.kerala.gov.in/ |access-date=2025-11-10 |website=transport.kerala.gov.in}}</ref>

The department also oversees major transport institutions including the [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|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 [[Minister (government)|Cabinet Minister]] of the Government of Kerala, and the incumbent Minister is '''[[K. B. Ganesh Kumar]]'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala Council of Ministers – Kerala Legislative Assembly |url=https://www.niyamasabha.nic.in/index.php/chief_minister/ministers |access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref>

Administratively, the department is headed by a '''Secretary to Government''', an [[Indian Administrative Service|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.<ref name=":rb">{{Cite web |title=Rules of Business of Government of Kerala – First Schedule |url=https://gad.kerala.gov.in/sites/default/files/general_attachment/Rules%20of%20Business%20-%20Part%20II.pdf |access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref>
* 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 ==
* [[Kerala Motor Vehicles Department|Kerala Motor Vehicles Department]] (MVD)
* [[Kerala State Road Safety Authority|Kerala Road Safety Authority]] (KRSA)

== Public Sector Undertakings & Autonomous Bodies ==
* [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation]] (KSRTC)
* [[Kerala State Water Transport Department]]
* Kerala State Road Transport Corporation – Swift ([[KSRTC SWIFT|KSRTC-SWIFT]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=KSRTC-SWIFT |url=https://ksrtc.in/ |access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref>
* Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation (KTDFC)<ref>{{Cite web |title=KTDFC – Official Website |url=https://ktdfc.kerala.gov.in |access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref>
* Kerala Road Safety Authority (KRSA)
* Kerala State Transport Authority (KSTA)

== Major Initiatives ==
* Road safety improvement projects
** '''Safe Kerala Project''':<ref>{{Cite news |last=Paul |first=John L. |date=2022-02-26 |title=Safe Kerala Project revamped: Emphasis on enforcement, accident-mitigation |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/safe-kerala-project-prioritises-accident-mitigation/article65087098.ece |access-date=2026-02-24 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-26 |title=Kerala launches the Safe Kerala project that will use artificial intelligence (AI) cameras to identify traffic violations |url=https://indianstates.csis.org/articles/2023-12-30-kerala-launches-the-safe-kerala-project-that-will-use-artificial-intelligence-ai-cameras-to-identify-traffic-violations/kerala-launches-the-safe-kerala-project-that-will-use-artificial-intelligence-ai-cameras-to-identify-traffic-violations/ |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Engaging Indian States |language=en}}</ref> 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 [[Artificial intelligence|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<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-10-01 |title=Kerala to stop issuing printed driving licence, RC; switches to digital version |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-to-stop-issuing-printed-driving-licence-rc-switches-to-digital-version/article68706585.ece |access-date=2026-02-24 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2024-10-02 |title=MVD goes digital in Kerala: No more physical licences, registration certificates |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2024/Oct/02/mvd-goes-digital-in-kerala-no-more-physical-licences-registration-certificates |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Ministry of Road Transport and Highways|Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India]]
* [[List of departments and agencies of the Government of Kerala]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Government departments of Kerala]]
[[Category:Transport in Kerala]]

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