Lok Sabha Question No. 741 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Traffic Problem in NCR
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BAHADUR SINGH KOLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†741

TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  THE  7 TH   FEBRUARY,  2017  /  MAGHA  18,  1938 (SAKA)

TRAFFIC PROBLEM IN NCR

†741. SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  the  detailed  information  of  places affected by traffic jams in the National Capital Region (NCR) particularly in Delhi;

(b) if so, the details in this regard and the effective steps being taken to combat this problem; and

(c) whether the Government is considering any solution for improving the traffic  arrangements  in  NCR  particularly  in  Delhi  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (b): The list of areas prone to traffic congestion/jam in the NCT of

Delhi, as reported by Delhi Police, is at Annexure.    As regard NCR areas outside Delhi, the primary responsibility with respect of 'Police' & 'Public

Order' lies with the State Governments concerned, as per the Seventh

Schedule to the Constitution of India.

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## L.S.US.Q.NO. 741 FOR 7.2.2017

Delhi Police is constantly engaged in regulation, enforcement and education to road users in the NCT of Delhi with an objective to provide safe & smooth flow of traffic on Delhi roads.  The steps taken by Delhi Police to combat the problem of traffic congestion/ jam inter-alia include prosecution of traffic violators, action against improper parking, action against motorists driving against the flow of traffic, educating motorists on  road  safety  through  print  and  mass  media,  closure  of  road-cuts  to ensure  uninterrupted  and  smooth  flow  of  traffic  and  implementing technology-enabled modernization.

(c): Delhi  Police  has  prepared  a  Traffic  Management  Plan  to  provide safe  &  smooth  flow  of  traffic  on  Delhi  roads  which  inter-alia  includes focus on traffic regulation, Road Safety education, Engineering Solution measures & intensive quality enforcement etc.    Delhi Police is provided financial  assistance  for  modernization  of  traffic  and  communication network.

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Details of areas prone to congestion/traffic jam

| Sl. No.   | Area                                                 | Distt.                      |
|-----------|------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| 1.        | ISBT Anand Vihar                                     | Eastern Range               |
| 2.        | Mukarba Chowk                                        | Eastern Range               |
| 3.        | G.T.Road Shastri Park                                | Eastern Range               |
| 4.        | Akshardham                                           | Eastern Range               |
| 5.        | Mayur Vihar Metro Station                            | Eastern Range               |
| 6.        | Shastri Park Chowk                                   | North East Distt.           |
| 7.        | Nanaksar towards Yamuna Bridge                       | North East Distt.           |
| 8.        | Rohtak Road (Peeragarhi to Mundka)                   | Western Range               |
| 9.        | Ring Road (Naraina to Punjabi Bagh)                  | Western Range               |
| 10.       | Pankha Road (Kali Mata Mandir to D-Block,Janak Puri) | Western Range               |
| 11.       | Palam Flyover                                        | Western Range               |
| 12.       | Uttam Nagar on Najafgarh Road                        | Western Range               |
| 13.       | Dwarka Link Road                                     | Western Range               |
| 14.       | Delhi Gate Najafgarh                                 | Western Range               |
| 15.       | Chandgi Ram Akhara to Nigam Bodh Ghat                | North Distt.                |
| 16.       | Hanuman Setu to ISBT Kashmiri Gate Ring Road         | North Distt.                |
| 17.       | S.P.M. Marg on both carriageways                     | North Distt.                |
| 18.       | Subhash Marg on both carriageways                    | North Distt.                |
| 19.       | Rani Jhansi Road                                     | North Distt.                |
| 20.       | Sadar Bazar                                          | North Distt.                |
| 21.       | Azad Market                                          | North Distt.                |
| 22.       | Roshanara Road                                       | North Distt.                |
| 23.       | Ghanta Ghar on GTK Road                              | North Distt.                |
| 24.       | Shakti Nagar                                         | North Distt.                |
| 25.       | Jawahar Nagar Road from Malka Ganj Chowk             | North Distt.                |
| 26.       | Boulevard Road opposite Tis Hazari                   | North Distt.                |
| 27.       | Banglow Road                                         | North Distt.                |
| 28.       | Kamla Nagar Market                                   | North Distt.                |
| 29.       | IIT Flyover to Panchsheel                            | Southern Range              |
| 30.       | Gurgaon Road - Dhaula Kuan/RR Hospital               | Southern Range              |
| 31.       | Ashram Chowk                                         | Southern Range              |
| 32.       | Khanpur T- Point                                     | Southern Range              |
| 33.       | Saket Metro Station                                  | Southern Range              |
| 34.       | Rao Tula Ram Marg from Moti Bagh Chowk up            | Southern Range              |
| 35.       | Outer Ring Road                                      | Southern Range              |
| 36.       | Aurobindo Marg                                       | Southern Range              |
| 37.       | Mehrauli - Gurgaon Road                              | Southern Range              |
| 38.       | Mehrauli - Badarpur Road                             | Southern Range              |
| 39.       | Maa Anandmai Marg                                    | Southern Range              |
| 40.       | Kamal T- Point                                       | Central Range               |
| 41.       | Asaf Ali Road                                        | Central Distt.              |
| 42.       | Shradhanand Marg                                     | Central Distt.              |
| 43.       | In front of NDRS Bhavbhuti Marg                      | Central Distt.              |
| 44.       | JLN Marg in front of LNJP Hospital                   | Central Distt.              |
| 45.       | Chawari Bazar                                        | Central Distt.              |
| 46.       | In front of NDRS Chemsford Road                      | Central Distt.              |
| 47.       | DBG Road PGC Chowk to NDRS Flyover                   | Central Distt.              |
| 48.       | Netaji Subhash Marg                                  | Central Distt.              |
| 49.       | Military Road to Faiz Road Crossing                  | Central Distt.              |
| 50.       | Entire Karol Bagh Market Area                        | Central Distt.              |
| 51.       | Arya Samaj Road                                      | Central Distt.              |
| 52.       | New Rohtak Road                                      | Central Distt.              |
| 53. 54.   | Shankar Road S-Block Mangol Puri                     | Central Distt. Outer Distt. |
| 55.       | Subhash Place to Kohat                               | Outer                       |
|           | Netaji Enclave                                       | Distt.                      |

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