The Jammu and Kashmir Motor Vehicles Department revenue story reflects how transport regulation contributes to public administration and economic activity in the Union Territory. Over the last three financial years, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has emerged as one of the highest revenue-generating departments of Jammu & Kashmir Government. Beyond revenue, the department plays a central role in road safety, vehicle regulation, and digital transport services.
This article explains how the department functions, where the revenue comes from, and why the MVD remains important for the region’s transport ecosystem.
The government informed the Assembly that the Motor Vehicles Department generated more than Rs 2,574 crore over the past three financial years.
According to official figures:
- Rs 925.1246 crore was collected in the first year
- Rs 942.2166 crore in the following year
- Rs 707.55 crore in the current financial year (so far)
Together, these collections have crossed Rs 2,574 crore, highlighting the department’s strong fiscal contribution.
The steady inflow mainly comes from motor vehicle taxes, registration charges, licence fees, and permit-related payments.
Administratively, the Transport Department in Jammu and Kashmir has three main wings:
- Motor Vehicles Department (MVD)
- State Motor Garages Department
- Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation
Among these, the MVD handles most public-facing regulatory services related to vehicles and drivers.
The Motor Vehicles Department in Jammu and Kashmir is doing much more than handling paperwork. With revenue crossing Rs 2,574 crore in three years and a growing push toward digital services, the department has become a key pillar of the region’s transport ecosystem.
As mobility needs continue to grow — especially among younger drivers and app-based transport users — the MVD’s role in regulation, enforcement, and digital service delivery will only become more important in the years ahead.
