Overview Vasanth Eshwar Chauhan , the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) of Mysuru West, is urging vehicle owners to utilize online services directly, bypassing middlemen. This initiative aligns with the annual Road Safety Month observed in January and leverages the Sakala scheme to ensure timely service delivery. Key Developments Online Services Promotion The RTO in Mysuru offers over 26 services online, including: Driving Licence (DL) Learner's Licence Registration (LLR) Vehicle-related services: transfer of ownership, change of address, tax payment, hypothecation agreement and cancellation, tax clearance certificate, duplicate registration certificate, and renewal of registration certificate. Vehicle owners are advised to update their mobile numbers, submit applications via Aadhaar OTP , and upload necessary documents to avail these services. Centralized Printing of DL and RC The printing of Driving Licenses (DL) and Registration Certificates (RC) has been centralized. Previously, these documents were printed at the RTO office, but now they will be printed at a central office and distributed through the RTO. The RTO aims to streamline the card printing and distribution system and distribute the pending 8,000 cards soon. Automatic Driving Testing Track DL aspirants will undergo testing at the Automatic Driving Testing Track in Mysuru, which operates without human intervention. This ensures transparency and reduces the possibility of bias. Automatic Vehicle Testing Center An automatic testing center for vehicles over 15 years old is being established. This center will use machines and technology to test vehicles, eliminating human intervention. Vehicles failing the test will have their Fitness Certificate applications rejected. UPSC Relevance This news highlights the use of technology in governance and public service delivery, which is relevant to GS2 (Government Policies) and GS3 (Infrastructure Development, Science and Technology) . The emphasis on transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric services aligns with the goals of good governance. Important Facts Vasanth Eshwar Chauhan is the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) of Mysuru West. The Transport Department's online services are covered under the Sakala scheme . The RTO in Mysuru provides over 26 services online. DL and RC printing have been centralized. An automatic testing center for vehicles over 15 years old is being set up in Mysuru. Road Safety Month is observed every year during January .