Department of Transport (Kerala)

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Transport Department, Government of Kerala

Overview
- Jurisdiction: Government of Kerala
- Headquarters: Thiruvananthapuram
- Minister for Transport: K. B. Ganesh Kumar
- Secretary to Government (Transport): P. B. Nooh, IAS
- Transport Commissioner: Nagaraju Chakilam, IPS
- Key agencies: Kerala Motor Vehicles Department, Kerala Road Safety Authority (KRSA), Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation (KTDFC), Kerala State Water Transport Department
- Website: kerala.gov.in

What it does
- Formulates transport policy and regulates road transport
- Manages motor vehicle administration: vehicle registration, driving licences, and enforcement of motor vehicle laws
- Oversees road safety initiatives
- Oversees major transport institutions such as KSRTC, KTDFC, KRSA, and the Kerala State Water Transport Department

Administration
- Led by the Cabinet Minister for Transport (currently K. B. Ganesh Kumar)
- The Secretary to Government (IAS) runs the department from the Secretariat, supported by Additional Secretaries, Joint Secretaries, Under Secretaries, and other staff