Guwahati: The state transport department has achieved a revenue collection of Rs 1019.47 crore in 2021-22 surpassing Rs 1,000 crore for the first time.

Transport Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary who interacted with the district transport officers (DTOs) at the Assam Administrative Staff College today, lauded the achievement of the transport department in generating a revenue collection of Rs 1019.47 crore during the financial year 2021-22 compared to Rs 738.80 crore during the financial year 2020-21.

Patowary also gave away a special award to the Commissionerate of Transport for successfully crossing revenue collection of Rs 1000 crore for the first time. He also awarded the DTO, Goalpara Revenue collection: DTO, Kamrup (Enforcement) for achieving 100 percent target in the area of enforcement, DTO, Jorhat for 100 percent target achievement of revenue collection, etc.

Interacting with the DTOS, Patowary said that the image of the transport department from the public's perspective has undergone a huge transformation owing to the online, faceless, and contactless services offered for easy access for the general public. He further called upon the DTOS to adhere to good governance and practices in their g respective offices so that the good image garnered by the

Department is sustained. Certificate of Appreciation was given to 20 districts for 100 percent achievement of their allotted revenue target for the financial year 2021-22.