IRF India Chapter

Road Safety Week 2019 – First Responder eFD Training on NH-24 Delhi-Meerut Stretch
2020-01-22 00:00 - 2020-02-13 23:59 UTC | New Delhi, India
During the Road Safety Week 2019, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H), sanctioned to International Road Federation – India Chapter (IRF IC), First Responder eFD Training on NH-24 Delhi-Meerut Stretch project.

The project was carried out in two stages: (a) Pre-survey for meeting with District officials and Heads of Institutions, identifying training locations and enrolling participants and (b) Training of the identified participants.

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The training was conducted from 22nd January 2020 to 13th February 2020 at 7 locations; Duhai, Rajnagar Extn., Morta, Muradnagar, Mohiuddinpur, Bhadbhuaral, Subharti College, Bypass Road Meerut and Surajmal College, Sakhoti Tiraha Bypass. The resulting training of 330 trainees as against the targeted 245 trainees under the project has resulted in incremental safety on the National Highway 24 Delhi-Meerut Highway stretch through creating a pool of 330 trained First Responders.

IRF-PHDCCI Session On Fast Tracking Road Safety
2018-09-01 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | New Delhi, India
To showcase innovation and provide a platform to share the future of the mobility landscape, NITI Aayog hosted the first MOVE Summit 2018 in New Delhi on 7th & 8th September 2018. The initiative aimed at creating a public interest framework to revolutionize transport, in partnership with stakeholders from across the mobility and transportation sectors.

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As a part of this initiative, International Road Federation in association with the PHD Chambers of Commerce & Industry, and with the support of NITI Aayog, organized a Curtain Raiser to MOVE Summit 2018, themed “Fast Tracking Road Safety”, highlighting the complementary role of Road Safety to the Summit’s interconnected objectives of access for all, efficiency, safety and green mobility.

“Fast Tracking Road Safety” is an IRF IC programme series to consistently bring to the fore, the efforts required under the 4E pillar strategy of the United Nations, developed in 2010 after the adoption of Resolution Res/64/255. The strategy focuses on improving global road safety through taking suitable action/initiatives under the 4Es (Engineering, Education, Emergency Care and Enforcement). The aspect of Environment is also being focused on, as the 5th E.

The UN Decade of Action for Road Safety, to which India is also committed, envisages 50% reduction in road traffic fatalities by 2020. A number of countries including India are signatory to this.

The Curtain Raiser focused on the facets that would enable an improved road safety scenario to take it closer to the UN Decadal goals.

IRF has been undertaking initiatives under the 4Es – Engineering (roads and vehicular), Education (bring about attitudinal change in the school children through consistent road safety education; education of masses through mass media campaigns – screening of short films in cinemas, etc.), Emergency Care towards strengthening trauma management during pre-hospital care, Enforcement for better traffic and road user management.

The Featured Event on Road Safety covered on 3 aspects, through Panel discussions on:

Safe Roads, Safe Vehicles, Safe RidingEducation, Advocacy, Behaviour and EnforcementTrauma Care during the Golden Hour

Panel discussion 1 focused on road infrastructure and safety features of vehicles, external modifications of vehicles, annual inspections, etc.

Panel discussion 2 examined how road safety education at school levels influences the attitudes towards road safety, advocacy to influence peer groups, road user behaviour in a given circumstance and enforcement to contain traffic offences and violations.

Panel discussion 3 discussed ways and means to create capacities of trained first responders, thereby saving precious lives.

The Recommendations arising out of these panel discussions were collated in the Concluding Session, and are being appropriately taken forward for implementation.

Seminar on "Environmental Protection and Safety during Construction"
2018-07-13 00:00 - 2018-07-14 23:59 UTC | New Delhi, India
The IRF India Chapter organized a Seminar on the theme of “Environmental Protection and Safety during Construction” at the India International Centre, New Delhi on 13th – 14th July 2018.

The Seminar was a part of IRF’s relentless mission aimed at reducing the number of road fatalities and injuries caused by accidents in the country, a substantial part of which occurs, among others, during the construction of roads and highways.

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Warmly welcoming the participants to the Seminar, Mr. G. Sharan, Chairman, IRF IC elaborated on the long and distinguished record of various activities of IRF IC and the incremental knowledge that would emerge from the deliberations of the Seminar.

The Seminar, inaugurated by the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H), deliberated on different topics such as Design for Safety, Environmental Protection of Construction Projects, Technology, Safety during Construction and Safety Issues and Risks.

Mr. K.K. Kapila, Chairman, IRF, delivered the Keynote address elaborating on the five E’s of Road safety, which is the key to improvement in the road safety scenario in the country.

Professionals from Government, Industry and the Multilateral Institutions well versed with the road sector and related aspects addressed the sessions and elaborated on the sub-themes related to the seminar theme, making for an in-depth analysis of the various issues involved.

The Seminar was well attended by delegates and invitees representing all major stakeholders of the road sector; Ministry of Road Transport, National Highways Authority of India, State Departments and Institutions, road sector consultants, suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and concessionaires, ITS companies, environment experts etc.

The diverse participation of experts and their intellectual exchanges during the various Technical sessions have been captured in the Recommendations of the Seminar and sent to the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways for their consideration and appropriate policy formulation.

IRF has been undertaking initiatives under the 4Es – Engineering (roads and vehicular), Education (bring about attitudinal change in the school children through consistent road safety education; education of masses through mass media campaigns – screening of short films in cinemas, etc.), Emergency Care towards strengthening trauma management during pre-hospital care, Enforcement for better traffic and road user management.

The Featured Event on Road Safety covered on 3 aspects, through Panel discussions on:

Safe Roads, Safe Vehicles, Safe RidingEducation, Advocacy, Behaviour and EnforcementTrauma Care during the Golden Hour

Panel discussion 1 focused on road infrastructure and safety features of vehicles, external modifications of vehicles, annual inspections, etc.

Panel discussion 2 examined how road safety education at school levels influences the attitudes towards road safety, advocacy to influence peer groups, road user behaviour in a given circumstance and enforcement to contain traffic offences and violations.

Panel discussion 3 discussed ways and means to create capacities of trained first responders, thereby saving precious lives.

The Recommendations arising out of these panel discussions were collated in the Concluding Session, and are being appropriately taken forward for implementation.

IRF World Road Meeting 2017
2017-11-14 00:00 - 2017-11-17 23:59 UTC | New Delhi, India
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the four-day global road meet to be organised by the Geneva-based International Road Federation (IRF) , which is working for better and safer roads worldwide.

The theme of the WRM 2017 is ‘Safer RoadsSmart Mobility — the engines of growth’. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, (MoRTH) Government of India has extended its support to WRM 2017.

The ministry stands committed to reduce road deaths by 50 per cent in the country by 2020 as “India is a signatory to the UN decade of action for road safety, K K Kapila, Chairman, International Road Federation (IRF), said.

The major highlight of WRM 2017 will be an exhibition showcasing state-of-the-art technologies on road safety and traffic regulations, including control systems, communication and navigation devices, driver training systems and others, Kapila said.

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Seminar on “Road Safety – Time for Action’’
2016-07-14 00:00 - 2016-07-15 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
International Road Federation, India Chapter (IRF-IC), in association with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H) and a few other stakeholders have undertaken a number of initiatives, built around the 5 pillar strategy of the UN, formulated to achieve the target set under the UN Decade of Action, resolving to reduce the road related fatalities by 50% by 2020. Incremental improvements have been reported from the data collected by reliable agencies, however, the need of the hour is to prioritise the road safety programmes, implement it countrywide and monitor it for tangible outcomes.

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IRF India Chapter is going to organize a 2-day Seminar during the 27th Road Safety Week. The event, being organized in association with MoRT&H, on January 14-15, 2016 at the Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, New Delhi, will have the theme of “Road Safety – Time for Action’’

The Seminar would focus on the following subjects :

Safer Roads – Removal of Black SpotsMotor Vehicle Act and EnforcementRole of ITS in Road SafetyVehicular SafetyLicensing RegimeRoad Safety EducationTrauma Care

9th IRF Regional Conference – “Road Safety Initiatives : Status and the Way Forward”
2015-10-05 00:00 - 2015-10-06 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
In April 2014, the U.N. General Assembly has expressed its concern that the number of road traffic deaths still remains unacceptably high, with an estimated 1.24 million lives lost in 2010. Only 7% of the world’s population is covered by adequate laws that address all behavioral risk factors, including the non-use of helmets, safety belts and child restraints, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, inappropriate and excessive speed and the inappropriate use of cellular telephones, including texting while driving.

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Half of all road traffic deaths worldwide involve pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists and some developing countries have inadequate infrastructure and insufficient policies in place to protect these vulnerable road users.

The 9th IRF Regional Conference on “Road Safety Initiatives: status and the way forward”, to be held in Delhi on 5 – 6 October 2015, will address these concerns by reviewing the initiatives carried out for Road Safety in India and in the entire region. At its 9th edition this year, the conference will explore in depth the necessary actions needed in the second half of the Decade of Action.

Benefits to participants: The delegates will get ample opportunities for one-to-one interaction with experts, other participants as well as exhibitors, besides renewing contacts and networking, and for seeking solutions to their specific problems.

Conference on ‘Status of Road Safety and Safe Mobility Initiatives in India’
2015-01-15 - 2015-01-16 | New Delhi, India
The Conference on the theme of Status of Road Safety and Safe Mobility Initiatives in India, being held on 15-16 January 2015, is a culmination of the Road Safety Week 2015, which is observed annually by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways all over the country. It will take stock of the status of road safety and safe mobility initiatives in the country over the past few years. This exercise acquires greater urgency in view of the framework and the schedule laid down by the ‘UN Decade of Action for Road Safety‘ for halving the number of road accidents, fatalities and injuries in the world by the year 2020. The Decade of Action has been accepted by the Government of India.

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The growth and vibrancy of India’s infrastructure programme is what inures India from global recessionary trends as was witnessed in the recent past. With a planned US$ 1 trillion equivalent investment in infrastructure in the 12th Five Year Plan, of which 35% was for the transport and road sector alone, the build-up of the sector has been impressive and is expected to further accelerate in the years ahead. Road Safety and related policies have also been changing in a major way and one would shortly see major changes through the Amendments of the Motor Vehicles Act through the Road Transport & Safety Bill 2014.

The growing road sector demand, the large and diverse road network across the country, both rural and urban, and the fast growth of vehicle ownership fuelled by economic growth has implications for road safety outcomes. Although the statistics generate a sense of optimism in view of the fact that vehicle-kilometer of road travel is increasing with expansion of the network of higher category of roads, which allow travel at higher speeds, these surely hide the glaring problem of road safety, and we cannot afford to rest on our laurels. The number of road fatalities in 2013 still hovered around 1.4 lakh, making India’s record indeed dismal, although in effective terms there has been some improvement. We are half way through the UN Decade of Action but still have a long way to go. This calls for a very systematic Mission to be taken up for making a difference and to achieve the target.

It is time to take stock of our achievements and success, and the present Conference will deliberate on different topics related to the Status of Road Safety and Safe Mobility in the country and examine and make recommendations for The Way Forward. The Conference sub-themes would address the following issues:-

• Legal Initiatives for Road Safety• Road Safety – Engineering Measures• Education and Awareness• In-vehicle Safety and Trauma Care• Australian Road Safety Expertise Session – A dedicated session to be organized by Members of the Australian Trade Delegation, inter alia covering research, audit, capacity building and management.

The Conference would have a wide cross section of delegates representing all major stakeholders of the Road sector: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, National Highways Authority of India, State Departments of Transport, State Public Works Departments, State Road Corporations, Civil Engineering Contractors, Consultants, Suppliers, Municipalities, Road Agencies/Authorities, Procurement Managers, Road and Bridge Builders and Maintenance Personnel, Road Building and Road Maintenance Companies, Road Safety Suppliers and Specialists, ITS and Communications Companies, Road Lighting and Signage Companies and Environment Experts etc. The diverse participation of so many experts, so intimately connected with road safety issues, would provide excellent business and networking opportunities with a platform to deliberate on state-of-the-art practices on various aspects of road safety.

Recommendations of Seminar on 'Road Safety During Dark Hours'
2014-09-13 00:00 - 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
The Seminar on “Road Safety During Dark Hours” was inaugurated by Shri Vijay Chhibber,Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), addressed by Shri Sanjay Bandopadhyaya, Jt. Secretary, MoRTH and Shri K. K. Kapila, Chairman, IRF Geneva Programme Centre.

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SARF/IRF 2014 - "Better Roads Moving Africa"
2014-09-02 00:00 - 2014-09-04 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata)
The SARF/IRF Regional Conference for Africa has established itself as the flagship event for road infrastructure. It provides a balanced mix of speakers from both the private and public sectors stimulating challenging debates on the roles and performances of the respective sectors.

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In the next five years both National and Provincial governments will be investing heavily in upgrading and building new roads, bridges and traffic management systems providing major opportunities for growth across all sectors.

Whilst the government’s initiatives are focussed largely on road infrastructure, it will have significant ripple effects on other sectors of the transport industry as demand for higher standards and lower costs intensify driving more innovative ways for financing infrastructure development.

CONFERENCE THEME:

BETTER ROADS – Moving Africa – A multi-disciplinary approach to improve capacity and safety for road transport in Africa

Suggested papers may address issues relating to but not limited to:

-Funding for Roads – road financing, maintenance backlogs PPPs -road tolling, social impacts-Safer Roads and Mobility-ITS,work zone safety Incident Management Systems-Environmental Management for Roads – Governance, Risk and Compliance-Implementation of Road Infrastructure Projects-Managing Road Freight and Logistics for Development-Asset Management

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-Departments of Transport, Municipalities, Road Agencies/Authorities; planners, administrators and managers-Civil Engineering Contractors, Consultants and Suppliers-Road and Bridge Builders and Maintenance Personnel-Procurement Managers-Road Building and Road Maintenance Companies-Traffic Planning and Management Systems-ITS and Communications Companies-Road Safety Suppliers and Specialists-Environmentalists-Road Lighting and Signage Companies

Seminar on ‘’Role of Insurance in Road Safety’’
2014-07-12 00:00 - 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
In the deliberation during the seminar on “Role of Insurance in Road Safety’’held on 12th July, 2014, it was brought out by the Insurance Companies that the quantum of third party insurance amounts fixed by IRDAare very low, as compared to the claims perceived and needs upward revision on priority.

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Seminar on the ‘Role of Corporates in Road Safety
2014-05-15 00:00 - 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
Mr. K.K. Kapila, Chairman, IRF GPC, introducing the topic of the Seminar gave a brief scenario of road accidents in the World, and in particular India. Nearly 1.2 million people die every year and 20 to 50 million are injured globally in road accidents. The economic loss of these injuries and fatalities accounts for over USD 1.2 trillion.

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Intertraffic India 2013
2013-10-03 00:00 - 2013-10-05 23:59 UTC | New Delhi, India
Intertraffic India 2013, an International Exhibition, to be held at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida from 3rd to 5th October 2013 is jointly organized by Amsterdam RAI and IRF India Chapter. The three day event will showcase products and services pertaining to (i) Infrastructure Management (ii) ITS Technology (iii) Traffic Management (iv) Parking Systems (v) Road Safety and (vi) other allied subjects.The 8th IRF Regional Conference on Road Infrastructure for Safe Mobility will be held alongside the Intertraffic India 2013.

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Excellent business & networking opportunity

The Indian economy has been one of the fastest growing economies. The infrastructure sector continues to enjoy the favour of the government since the liberalization of the economy two decades back. 12th Plan has proposed an investment of US$ one trillion equivalent, and road development is recognized as an essential component to sustain India’s economic growth trajectory. This consequently promises huge road transport and traffic demand scenarios. Combination with the IRF Regional Conference and the involvement of local, regional and national road authorities and other stakeholders makes Intertraffic India 2013 an outstanding business opportunity for latest technologies available around the world.

Smart infrastructure for development

The Intertraffic India 2013 exhibition will give an opportunity to experience the best technologies that are working in India and elsewhere in the world to provide best safety and efficiency through state-of-the-art products and solutions for traffic management, parking control, ITS, toll management, human and vehicle safety, road furniture, and environment. Fast growth in the economy, has led to huge demand for parking in the major cities in India, as the concentration of 2 and 4 wheeled vehicles is in large and second order cities. Innovative parking technology and design options only can save the cities from becoming a surface parking lot. Thus, advanced technology and other innovative specific parking solutions shall have to be adopted, like computerised and automated parking lots for transport terminals, airports, railway stations, and for shopping malls / markets, multiplexes, multi-storied housing and office complexes, educational institutes, bus terminals, etc.

Why exhibit at Intertraffic India?

Intertraffic India 2013 will be a prominent platform for both Indian and international suppliers. You can introduce your latest products and services and meet with potential and existing customers. It’s a great opportunity to stay abreast of market demands and network with other players in the industry. The Indian business culture generally requires face-to-face business conduct. Moreover, the strong loyalty tendency will benefit companies that build brand awareness the earliest. Here are some other key reasons to exhibit:

• Tremendous growth of economy and population• Biggest Pan Indian network platform for traffic professionals• Stricter implementation of enforcement for traffic safety and management• Increased demands for mobility infrastructure enhancement• Ambition for state of the art approach of mobility measures• Major airport developments under implementation• Focus on smart and sustainable mobility solutions• Fast growing demand for traffic management, traffic safety and technology to comply with international standards;• Excellent opportunity to find manufacturers in search of distributors and vice versa

Exhibitor profile

The exhibition will showcase the products and services of manufacturers, suppliers, planners and consultancy firms dealing in amongst others the following areas:-ITS Technology and Traffic Management-Communication-Telematics-ITS Technology-Smart Card Technology-Warning Systems-Fare and toll Systems-Emergency Systems-Passenger Information System-Area Traffic Control-Urban Planning-Safety-Traffic Signs-Traffic Lights-Crash Cushions-Barrier Systems-Cones-Speed Humps-Safety Clothing-Emergency Equipment-Infrastructure-Public Lighting-Road Construction, Maintenance-Rail Technology-Tunnel Technology-Road Equipment-Road Markings-Street Furniture-Reflective Materials-Parking-Parking Systems-Parking Garages-Ticketing-Barriers-Entrance Control Systems-Visual Systems-Environment-Environment Pollution Measurement Equipment-Environment Sensors Control Devices

Come into contact with key buyers!

Decision makers and senior advisors from private ventures, contractors, local, national and international authorities are invited to attend the show, such as:• National, Regional and Local Government• Police• National highways and Airport Authorities• Municipal Corporations• Infrastructure Construction and Contracting Companies and Concessionaires• Consultancy Firms• System Integrators• Manufacturers• Builders and Developers• Dealers and Agents• Fleet Operators

Intertraffic, a global brand with global reach

Intertraffic is recognised worldwide as the number one trade fair formula in the infrastructure, ITS, traffic management, safety and parking sectors. Since its launch in 1972, Intertraffic Amsterdam has become the meeting place of choice for professionals from around the world. Its success has led to spin-off regional exhibitions in a.o. Turkey, China and India. Each event in the Intertraffic portfolio offers a comprehensive overview of international and local products, services and solutions, and a powerful impulse for knowledge transfer. The Intertraffic name is synonymous with top quality events.

8th IRF Regional Conference -"Road Infrastructure for Safe Mobility."
2013-10-03 00:00 - 2013-10-05 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
The 8th Conference in the IRF Regional Conference Series aims to address the critical issue of the requirements of safer roads through the theme of “Road Infrastructure for Safe Mobility.’

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7th IRF Regional Conference on the theme “Road Safety in Urban and Rural Roads”
2012-11-01 00:00 - 2012-11-02 23:59 UTC | New Delhi, India
The latest in the highly successful series of Regional Conferences on Road Safety organised by IRF’s India Chapter was held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 1-2 November. Following previous gatherings devoted to Design, Construction & Operation of Roads, Mobility & Safety in Road Transport, Accident Prevention, Institutional Arrangements for the Reduction of Road Fatalities and a Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan for India, this year’s event provided a high-level, international platform for addressing a comprehensive range of issues relating to Road Safety on Urban and Rural Roads.

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6th IRF Regional Conference -"Road Safety Strategy in India - Action Plan"
2011-10-03 00:00 - 2011-10-05 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
The 6th Conference in the IRF Regional Conference Series aims to address the critical issue of the requirements of safer roads through the theme of “Road Safety Strategy in India – Action Plan”.

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Intertraffic India 2011
2011-10-03 00:00 - 2011-10-05 23:59 UTC | New Delhi, India
Intertraffic will make its debut in India with the Intertraffic India exhibition to be held in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 3rd to 5th October 2011. Jointly organized by Amsterdam RAI and the IRF, the three day event will showcase products and services pertaining to infrastructure, ITS traffic management, parking, road safety and allied subjects. The 6th IRF Regional Conference on Road Safety will be held alongside Intertraffic India.

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IRF India Chapter & ARRB Certification Course for Road Safety Auditors
2011-02-14 00:00 - 2011-02-25 23:59 UTC | New Delhi, India
IRF India Chapter in association with Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) had organized Certification Courses for Road Safety Auditors in 2011. These courses have been highly appreciated both in India and abroad.

IRF Policy Statement on Environment
2011-01-24 00:00 - 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
An International policy on reduction of carbon emissions during road construction was launched in New Delhi by the International Road Federation.

The IRF policy was released at simultaneous held events in Geneva, Washington DC, New Delhi, Africa, China, Australia and New Zealand.

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Mr Brahm Dutt former secretary ministry of roads and Highways while releasing the report in India said that “The road construction industry should develop innovative and eco friendly materials as well use recovered and recycled materials to further green the transport infrastructure and reduce the per capita carbon footprints in the country.”

Mr Dutt said “Developing countries including India has to construct a huge network of roads in next 10 to 20 years coming years to reduce the travel time and distance for transporting people and products and other material from place to place. However, for each mile of these new but traditionally constructed roads,thousands of tons of materials such as aggregate stone,concrete,asphalt and steel are needed, let alone all of the diesel fuel required to power the construction equipment and to transport materials to and from the project site. This not only eats up precious natural resources but emit tones of pollution.”

Mr Dutt said that “ There is great need develop green highways and roads with less damaging way by recovering and recycling existing in situ materials and utilising specially engineered binders to produce effective stabilised building materials that enable existing waste streams like fly ash in the road construction. Now is the time to embrace a new way to design, plan, build and maintain road infrastructure, consistent with green road building practices.”

Mr KK Kapila chairman of International Road Federation speaking on the occasion “International Road Federation is taking action and leading the way to meet the calls for a greener transport system, the IRF Policy Statement on the Environment places in perspective the crucial contribution that need to be made to through safe and sustainable road infrastructure resolve to be at the vanguard of efforts to further improve the environmental performance of the road sector.”

Mr Kapila added that “The major highlights of the IRF policy are Safeguard the environment to the maximum extent possible,Mitigate any adverse effects through pro-active consideration of environmental issues at every stage of planning and implementation,Manage and use resources efficiently, encourage and provide incentives for ongoing innovation, so as to continually promote better environmental performance. IRF believes, however, that,if widely adopted and wisely applied, these recommendations will prove that economic development and protection of the environment need not be irreconcilable goals; and that viable green road infrastructure is today a reality.”

He said that “In keeping with IRF’s overall approach characterised by initiatives such as the CHANGER greenhouse gas calculator software the Policy Statement is intended as a catalyst to raise awareness, promote immediate practical action,demonstrate the inherent ‘triple bottom line’ benefits and most of all, inspire further innovation throughout the sector.”

5th IRF Regional Conference on"Institutional Arrangement for Reduction of Road Fatalities"
2010-11-25 00:00 - 2010-11-26 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
IRF India chapter held its 5th Regional Conference on Road Safety from 25-26 November 2010 in New Delhi, India. Themed ‘Institutional Arrangements for Reduction of Road Fatalities’, the event attracted some 300 international participants.

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16th IRF World Road Meeting
2010-05-25 00:00 - 2010-05-28 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
The 16th IRF World Road Meeting will be held in Lisbon from 25 to 28 May 2010, and will be attended by major international players from the road sector.

Roads and their users, the role of roads in trade and life, roads and their impact on society; these are issues needing answers, both now and in the future.

The aim of the 16th IRF World Road Meeting is to provide a forum for debates, discussions and proposals leading to tomorrow’s solutions.

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IRF India Chapter & ARRB Certification Course for Road Safety Auditors
2010-02-01 00:00 - 2010-02-12 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
IRF India Chapter in Association with Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) has taken initiative for delivering Certification Courses for “Road Safety Auditors”. With the aim of building capacity for road safety audit works in the country (i.e. India) by creating trained experts for road safety audit works and to certify them for international level recognition, two courses were organized successfully back to back in first two weeks of February 2010.

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These training courses were organized in two consecutive weeks during 1st to 5th February and 8th to 12th February 2010. The training has been imparted by both ARRB and Indian experts. The training courses had special requirement for entry qualifications, and then 90% attendance and passing of an evaluation test of the auditing skills developed by the trainees. A Certificate has been issued to each trained auditor, who fulfilled all the special requirements, by the ARRB and IRF (India) jointly. These auditors will be carrying out the RSA in the country in coming time.The trainees were selected based on educational background, past training and the experience. Those who have a degree in Civil Engineering or post-graduate degree or diploma in Traffic Engineering/Highway Engineering/Transportation Engineering etc or at least 10 years of experience in related work were eligible for the certification course.The course material was designed jointly by ARRB and IRF (India), and the course was structured for appropriate development of RSA skills in the participants.The two courses are attended by a total of 50 participants (18 participants in the first course and 32 participants in the second).

The faculty / experts were:Mr. Richard Jois, ARRBProf. P. K. Sikdar, IRF (India)Mr. R. K. Bajpai, ICT Pvt. Ltd.Mr. Jacob George, ICT Pvt. Ltd.Dr. Nishi Mittal, CRRIDr. S. Velmurugan, CRRIDr. K. Ravinder, CRRIThe courses had exclusive components of practical audit works in groups guided by mentors, which provided real world audit experience to the participants.Through strict attendance and evaluation test 47 paticipants have been certified as auditors, while 3 participants have received certificate of participation as they did not meet the qualification and experience criteria for selection to the Auditors’ Course, but wanted to attend anyway. The fee charged for the course was a subsidized amount of Indian Rupees 35,000 per candidate.The course was conducted with strict requirement of the attendance as 90% minimum and a pass in the final evaluation test. All the participants for the certification courses fulfilled the requirements at a level much above the requirements. The course material is given to the participants at the beginning of the course as a bound volume. In addition, they have been given a CD with complete set of course materials. Further, they have been given the Austroad RSA Checklists and the Checklist of Draft IRC Manual for Road Safety Audit.

The courses have been supported by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India, International Road Federation (India), and gTKP(Global Transport knowledge Partnership financially in addition to the course fee charged from the participants.

Observance of 21st Road Safety week from 1st to 7th January,2010
2010-01-01 00:00 - 2010-01-07 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
As you may perhaps be aware that over one lakh persons get killed evey year in our country in the road accidents causing loss of human lives as well as loss of property.This underlines the urgency of road safety measures.As a part of awareness campaign on road safety,”Road Safety Week” is observed throughout the country every year in the month of January in order to highlight and emphasize the need for safe roads by taking up activities to promote the concept.

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As in the past,it has been decided to observe the 21st Road Safety week from 1st to 7th January 2010.The theme of the Road Safety Week this time is “Life is Safe if driving is safe“.

4th IRF Regional Conference on "Accident Prevention: Road Safety Measures"
2009-10-23 00:00 - 2009-10-24 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
Fourth Regional Conference of International Road Federation, in India, was held at New Delhi on 23rd and 24th October 2009. It was organized by International Road Federation on “Accident Prevention: Road Safety Measures”.

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Launch National Campaign for Reduction of Road Fatalities in India
2009-09-23 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | New Delhi, India
India’s Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Mr. Kamal Nath on September 23, 2009 launched the National Campaign for “Reduction of Road Fatalities” a joint initiative of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and International Roads Federation (IRF), a Washington and Geneva based worldwide organization for advocacy for development of safe roads with members from 90 countries across six continents, at jam packed centrally located Stein Auditorium of India Habitat Centre (IHC) in New Delhi.

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As per the National Programme a target of reducing road accident deaths by 50 percent by the year 2012 has been set by the Ministry. India accounts for 10 percent of global road accident deaths with about 125,000 fatalities and at least half-a-million serious injuries each year. The country is losing 3% of its GDP to road crashes every year.

Minister Mr. Kamal Nath, while launching the national campaign stressed on the need of changing the outdated Motor Vehicle Act to address the specific concerns of road safety. He said that we should improve the engineering design of roads along with accelerated road building programme to the standards of safe and ‘Forgiving Roads’. He complimented the partnership of NDTV in this National Campaign with their media role to reach out to the masses. Mr. Kamal Nath also said that this problem of road safety has not been addressed holistically till now, and therefore, the National Campaign is to aim for coordination at every step to realize the change in the mind set and attitude towards this problem.

Mr K. K. Kapila, Vice chairman, IRF and main host of the event demanded that the Government should seek active participation of Corporate houses in building infrastructures having direct bearing on road safety, and the government should exempt tax on these expenditures incurred by the corporate houses in a given year.“As per the National Campaign, training of drivers will take place on driving simulators by establishing driver training schools in small and big towns uniformly. Driver licensing system will be made stricter and only drivers with required driving skills would be given license. Those already holding licenses should also be trained, wherever necessary”, Mr. Kapila elaborated.

“The road users will be educated through traditional and modern media including showing of road safety films on the television, bringing out road safety messages in newspapers, road safety skits on radio network, printing road signs and safety messages on the inside front cover and inside back cover of school text books, for inculcating safety awareness and behaviour in our future road users”, Mr. Kapila added.

“The campaign will also work towards painting the Mudguard, in luminous orange colour, for all motorized two-wheelers through respective manufacturing industries, and similarly the entire cycle frame and mudguard of bicycles. This single action will immediately help in reduction of the road fatalities”, he added.

Earlier on the occasion, Professor P. K. Sikdar presented the need of the National Campaign with a grim picture of the country’s road safety scenario with 363 road deaths per day. “54% of all road fatalities across the country are to the vulnerable road users, which is even 75-90% in cities. An attempt to address this problem with appropriate infrastructures will save a major share of the total yearly loss of Rs. 75,000 crores”, he added. He also emphasized the need of a multi-prong approach with strong political leadership to tackle this man-made calamity with involvement of all stakeholders in an institutionalized system from conception to operation of the roads, with targeted road safety built in it.

Dr. Prannoy Roy felt delighted to be the media partner with the Ministry and IRF for such a gigantic problem of the country which has not been addressed by the media adequately. “Although 13 people are getting killed every hour, it is one or two at a time and place making it less sensational, and therefore, media has failed to spread the message about the biggest killer in India,” He retorted. He felt proud with NDTV’s partnership in this National Campaign.

Mr. Brahm Dutt, Secretary, MoRTH confessed that “The efforts made so far by the Ministry had very little impact as seen from the road safety scenario presented”. Expressing happiness about the Launch of the National Campaign, Mr. Dutt hoped that IRF will steer the programme and garner the support from industries and NGOs; and he promised all necessary support and cooperation from the Ministry.

Mr. Nirmaljit Singh, Director General & Special Secretary, MoRTH expressed satisfaction that IRC has been able to prepare the guidelines for 4 and 6 laning of highways. According to him, the roads are being built to the international standards with appropriate provisions in the Contract. “Road safety audit is conducted for NHDP roads and corrective steps are taken using the recommendations”, he explained. However, he suggested that implementation of the overloading rule of M.V. Act should be made feasible; and the awareness campaign with corresponding enforcement of traffic rules should be able to bring in safe road use behaviours.

The dignitaries present on the occasion of the Launch included Secretaries and other officials of Road and Road Transport from centre and various states, Representatives of PPP Concessionaires, Contractors, ADB, WB, etc. NGOs, Consultants, Insurance Companies, Automobile Manufacturers, Suppliers of road safety materials, FICCI, CII, ASSOCHM, PHDCCI and Automobile associations were also present at the highly attended launch ceremony.
