"Wayside Amenities or rest centres for drivers will be set up on Jammu-Srinagar and Batote-Doda-Kishtwar National Highways for drivers to take rest and refresh themselves for onward journey," he said at a high-level meeting of officers.
The sport to set up such centres would soon be identified, he said.
These centres would have all kind of facilities including big halls with bedding, kitchen and wash rooms besides other amenities, he said.
Big signboards and signals are being put up on the vital points along the highways to prevent accidents.