Shimla, June 30 -- Union minister Anurag Thakur on Monday urged the Himachal government to adopt modern, digital systems to tackle traffic snarls and develop the state as the country's best tourist destination. Expressing the need to maximize the use of technology, the Union minister said, "Merely widening roads will not solve the issue, instead, the system needs to be improved through traffic discipline and modern technology. Traffic jams stretching 8 to 9 kilometers often occur in Shimla, while people also face hours-long delays in the Khadota (Dharamshala) and Kangra areas. Relying solely on the police to solve this problem is not feasible so a technology-based traffic management system is required." "Integrate hotels with digital platforms to record tourists' check-out times online in advance. Based on this data, schedules for vehicle entry and exit could be determined to reduce the simultaneous pressure of traffic. Additionally, tourists should be informed beforehand about parking availability and the traffic flow on specific routes at certain times," he said while talking to HT. Thakur, who is also a Member of Parliament, also stressed the need for strict enforcement of traffic rules. Thakur also reiterated that implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a clear commitment of the BJP. "The BJP is committed to bringing the UCC across the country. Uttarakhand has taken the lead, and other states are also moving toward implementation."htc...