Home and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge has announced the formation of an ‘Urban Mobility Mission-mode Committee’ that will bring different agencies under one platform to improve urban mobility.
Bengaluru’s worsening traffic congestion has prompted the Karnataka government to move towards a unified approach to urban transport.
The initiative aims to address long-standing coordination gaps between departments while developing practical solutions for one of India’s busiest urban centres.
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Mission-Mode Committee to Coordinate Mobility Planning
Kharge said the proposed committee will work with key transport and civic agencies, including the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), alongside private stakeholders.
“Resolving Bengaluru’s traffic problems through infrastructure projects is not really possible. The government plans to address systemic issues that affect planning, execution & coordination across departments. A blueprint for the Urban Mobility Mission is expected to be shared shortly, outlining the committee’s structure, priorities & further roadmap.”
-said Priyank Kharge, Cabinet Minister for Home, IT/BT and E-Governance at the Government of Karnataka.
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Technology and Data to Play a Larger Role
Kharge said the government wants to make greater use of technology to improve traffic management. Authorities are looking at wider deployment of Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS), artificial intelligence (AI), smart traffic signals, real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making to ease congestion at major junctions.
He stressed that traffic management should not remain the responsibility of the police alone and called for closer collaboration between transport agencies, civic bodies and urban development departments to deliver long-term improvements.
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Broader Urban Priorities Extend Beyond Congestion
The minister also linked mobility improvements with Bengaluru’s position as a global tech & investment hub.
Alongside this, the state is also working on strengthening cyber safety measures through cooperation between the Home, IT-BT & e-Governance departments, with consultations planned with technology companies on advanced digital safeguards.
Kharge said the government is also stepping up action against drug trafficking by increasing testing facilities at state borders and reviewing best practices for enforcement and policy reforms.
The Urban Mobility Mission signals Karnataka’s shift towards integrated transport planning rather than isolated infrastructure projects. Its success will depend on how effectively multiple agencies coordinate, execute projects and deliver measurable improvements for Bengaluru’s daily commuters.
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