Vehicle Registration Declines in Malappuram and Palakkad Districts The transport minister, C.P. John, announced plans to investigate a significant drop in vehicle registration numbers in Malappuram and Palakkad districts. During a meeting with officials from the Institute of Driver Training and Research, he highlighted that registration numbers have fallen by 30% in Malappuram and 10% in Palakkad. In Malappuram, the number of registrations has decreased from 10 lakh to 7 lakh this year, with residents reportedly registering vehicles in states like Nagaland. The minister emphasized the need to address the decline and improve driving practices across Kerala. He also mentioned plans to expand the width of the Sebrazilin road to accommodate more traffic, allowing greater mobility for drivers. Officials noted that many offices in various districts are overwhelmed with workload, and some government offices are operating under suboptimal conditions. The minister stated that measures will be taken to modernize these systems. The motor vehicle department generates 7335 crore rupees annually, which is a major source of revenue for the government. A portion of this income will be allocated to upgrade infrastructure, including vehicle yards, and to purchase new vehicles. The minister expressed hope that addressing these fundamental issues will lead to increased revenue. Key officials present at the meeting included the Deputy Transport Commissioner for the Central Region, Anoop Verkki, the Director of the Institute of Driver Training and Research, K.M. Saifuddin, and representatives from Palakkad, Malappuram, and Thiruvananthapuram districts. Enforcement officers were also part of the discussion.#palakkad #malappuram #transport_minister #cp_john #institute_of_driver_training_and_research
