JAMMU, Feb. 6 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government is all set to establish a hi-tech traffic control and surveillance system in the run up to execute its road safety plan aimed at arresting the rising fatalities on the state roads.

The Road Action Master Plan being executed jointly by Motor Vehicle and Traffic Departments envisages creation of a state of art traffic control system, strengthening of enforcement agencies and other technological interventions for reinforcement at different levels. For the purpose, the State Government has released Rs 8 crore under Road Safety Fund in tune with the directions of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety. The Apex Court committee has called for establishment of non-lapsable Road Safety Fund i...