Pramesh S Jain
ASTraM platform integrates AI,real-time traffic data and emergency response systems to improve urban mobility.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police has won the Commendation Award in Urban Transport from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for its initiative on data-driven traffic management, recognising the use of big data analytics and artificial intelligence to improve traffic operations and urban mobility planning.
The award was presented at the valedictory session of the Urban Mobility India Conference 2026,held at Mayfair Sanctuary in Bhubaneswar,Odisha,on October 24.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge congratulated the Bengaluru Traffic Police,describing the recognition as a proud moment for Karnataka.
He said the initiative would strengthen the state’s efforts to develop safer,smoother and more efficient urban mobility systems.
This recognition is a proud moment for Bengaluru Traffic Police.As our cities grow,we need to strengthen coordination between agencies and adopt smarter, technology-driven approaches to urban mobility.
This capability will strengthen our upcoming Urban Mobility Mission,helping agencies plan together,respond faster and build safer,smoother mobility across Bengaluru,”the Minister said.
