Srinagar, March 16 -- Over the past eight years, the number of vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir has doubled, resulting in increasingly congested and chaotic roads.

According to data, the region has seen a significant rise in both public and private transport. In 2016, there were 13,65,552 registered vehicles, a number that has surged to 25,67,000 by the end of March 2024- a drastic surge of more than 12 lakh vehicles.

The Motor Vehicles Department has reported substantial revenue growth, achieving Rs 925.12 crore against a target of Rs 915.00 crore during the financial year 2023-24. This period also saw the registration of 1.65 lakh vehicles, alongside the issuance of 11,196 fresh route permits and the renewal of 40,595 existing ones. Addi...