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CAG finds 70.55% manpower deficit in Jaipur traffic police
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 12:34 AM
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The Comptroller and Auditor General has highlighted a severe staffing shortfall of over 70% in Jaipur's traffic police unit, raising concerns about traffic management capacity.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has released a report indicating that the Jaipur traffic police force is operating with a 70.55% manpower shortage. The audit points out that the existing personnel count falls far below the strength required to effectively manage the city's growing traffic volume.
According to the CAG findings, the shortfall hampers routine duties such as traffic regulation, accident response, and enforcement of road safety norms. The report suggests that the deficit could lead to longer response times and increased congestion during peak hours.
State officials have been urged to address the gap by recruiting additional officers and reallocating resources. The CAG recommends a systematic review of staffing norms and the implementation of measures to attract qualified candidates to the traffic police cadre.
If the shortage is not remedied, experts warn that Jaipur could face heightened road safety risks and reduced efficiency in handling traffic violations. The audit underscores the need for immediate corrective action to align police strength with the city's transportation demands.
According to the CAG findings, the shortfall hampers routine duties such as traffic regulation, accident response, and enforcement of road safety norms. The report suggests that the deficit could lead to longer response times and increased congestion during peak hours.
State officials have been urged to address the gap by recruiting additional officers and reallocating resources. The CAG recommends a systematic review of staffing norms and the implementation of measures to attract qualified candidates to the traffic police cadre.
If the shortage is not remedied, experts warn that Jaipur could face heightened road safety risks and reduced efficiency in handling traffic violations. The audit underscores the need for immediate corrective action to align police strength with the city's transportation demands.