Kerala to unveil transport policy soon, says Minister C.P. John
Kerala's Transport Minister C.P. John announced that the state is developing a comprehensive transport policy focused on road safety, education, and improved emergency medical response. The initiative includes a 'Road Safety Literacy Mission' and the introduction of pre-licence driving education in school curricula.
Why it matters
This policy shift addresses the high volume of new motorists and the need for better trauma care to reduce accident-related fatalities.
The United Democratic Front (UDF) government is preparing to roll out a comprehensive transport policy aimed at making mobility safer, more inclusive and efficient, Transport Minister C.P. John has said.
Addressing a ‘Meet the Press’ programme organised by the Thrissur Press Club on Tuesday (July 21, 2026), he said the policy requires some preparatory work but will be implemented soon.
The Minister outlined an ambitious roadmap that ranges from a Road Safety Literacy Mission and school-level safe-driving education to improve safety on roads and emergency trauma care.
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