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SUMMARY:Lecture Series : 2.0 :1st Lecture on " Modern Methods of Crash Data Collection and Management"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organized the 1st Lecture in the series\, titled “Methods of Crash Data Collection and Management” on 25th April 2024 from 18:00 – 19:30 Hrs. \nAt the outset\, Mr. K.K. Kapila\, Founder President\, IRF-IC welcomed the participants and gave a brief overview of the Lecture series. He welcomed the distinguished Guest Speakers\, Special Guests and attendees. The following Speakers and Special Guests joined the Lecture and shared their thoughts and observations. \n1. Guest Speaker – Prof. P.K. Sikdar\, Adviser\, IRF-IC \n2. Guest Speaker – Mr. Joydeep Shome\, DDG & HoG\, National Informatics Centre \n3. Special Guest – Dr. B.D. Paulson\, ADG (Traffic)\, Road Safety\, Govt. of U.P. \n4. Special Guest – Maj. Gen. Ashok Kumar\, Vice President\, IRF-IC\, and DirectorGeneral Works\, Indian Armed Forces \n5. Special Guest – Dr. Arun Mohan\, Senior Advocate\, Supreme Court of India \n6. Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava\, Executive Vice President\, IRF India Chapter \nThe Guest Speakers at the Lecture were Prof. P.K. Sikdar and Mr. Joydeep Shome. \nProf. Sikdar shared his presentation and highlighted the causes of accident/crashes\, poor infrastructure management\, lack of reliable crash/accident data among others. \nMr. Joydeep Shome shared his presentation and spoke about iRAD/eDAR application to collect\, store\, manage\, analyse\, interpret and visualize the road accident information. \nMr. Akhilesh Srivastava presented Vote of Thanks. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Photogallery\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				DSC_8281\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				DSC_8311\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				DSC_8332\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				DSC_8356\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				DSC_8366\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				DSC_8386\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				DSC_8333\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Audio Recording\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Audio Recording\n					\n					\nhttps://indiairf.com/files/PVT\,25-04-2024\,SEMINAR%20HALL1\,2&3\,6PM\,I.R.F;MODERN%20METHOD%20OF%20CRASH%20DATA%20COLLECTION%20AND%20MANAGEMENT.mp3
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/modern-methods-of-crash-data-collection-and-management/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF-IC lecture series
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240411T193000
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SUMMARY:Webinar  Series : 2.0 :1st Webinar on the subject “Availability of Quality Construction Equipment for Quality Roads & Bridges”
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organized the 1st Webinar of the Webinar Series 2.0\, titled “Availability of Quality Construction Equipment for Quality Roads & Bridges” on 11th April 2024 from 17:00 – 18:30 Hrs. \nAt the outset\, Prof. P.K. Sikdar\, Advisor\, IRF-IC welcomed the participants and gave a brief review of the Webinar series. \nHe welcomed the distinguished Speakers\, Panelists and attendees. The following Speakers and Panelists joined the Webinar and shared their thoughts and observations which are available on IRF-IC’s website www.indiairf.com \n1. Mr. Satin Sachdeva\, Founder & Secretary General\, CERA (Topic: Indian Construction Equipment Rental) \n2. Mr. Subrata Das (Topic: Equipment Selection: Criteria and Decision-Making – A Contractor’s Perspective)
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/webinar-series-2-0-1st-webinar-on-the-subject-availability-of-quality-construction-equipment-for-quality-roads-bridges/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IRF-IC Webinar series 2.0
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240229T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T023005
CREATED:20240229T030000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T101817Z
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SUMMARY:National Conference-cum-exhibition on  “REVOLUTIONIZING ROAD INFRA WITH MODERN EQUIPMENT\,  TECHNOLOGIES\, SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL AND POLICY GUIDELINES”
DESCRIPTION:The need for efficient and sustainable road infrastructure has become more crucial than ever in present day.  The demand for well-designed and well-maintained roads has increased tremendously. To meet the rapidly growing population & expanding urbanization\, it is imperative to revolutionize road infrastructure development by incorporating modern equipment\, cutting-edge technologies\, sustainable materials\, and comprehensive policy guidelines. \nTraditional methods of road construction and maintenance are often time-consuming\, labour-intensive\, and prone to producing low quality. By embracing advanced machinery and tools\, such as automated pavers\, intelligent compaction systems\, and robotic surveying devices\, we can significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of road construction processes. \nFurthermore\, the integration of cutting-edge technologies is essential in revolutionizing road infrastructure. Technologies like Geographic Information Systems (GIS)\, Building Information Modelling (BIM)\, and AI can provide planning\, implementation and management of real-time data and insights\, enabling better planning\, design\, and maintenance of roads. \nTraditional road construction materials\, such as asphalt\, have significant environmental impacts due to their high carbon footprint and non-renewable nature. The sustainable alternatives like recycled materials\, bio-based binders\, and permeable pavements\, can not only contribute to a greener future but also provide cost-effective solutions in the long run. \nLastly\, comprehensive policy guidelines are crucial for revolutionizing road infrastructure. Governments and regulatory bodies need to establish clear and forward-thinking policies that promote the adoption of modern equipment\, technologies\, and sustainable materials should encourage innovation\, with appropriate research and development\, and ensure the implementation of best practices in road construction and maintenance. \nIRF India’s forthcoming National Conference-cum-Exhibition to be held during February 29 – March 1\, 2024 will strive to bring together the above aspects through a wide range of Presentations made by Experts as well as showcase for the technologies in the Exhibition which will run concurrently. \n  \n \n  \nMedia Coverage \nhttps://www.devdiscourse.com/article/technology/2844333-india-built-around-92000-km-national-highways-in-last-95-years-jain \nhttps://www.newsdrum.in/business/india-built-around-92000-km-national-highways-in-last-95-years-jain-4130030 \nhttps://m.economictimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/govt-has-built-95000-km-of-national-highways-in-last-10-years-road-secretary-anurag-jain/articleshow/108104576.cms \nhttps://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-india-built-around-92000-km-national-highways-in-last-95-years-morth-secretary-278483 \nhttps://www.deccanherald.com/india/india-built-92000-kms-of-national-highway-in-last-decade-transport-secretary-anurag-jain-2915734 \nhttps://thefederal.com/category/business/india-built-92000-km-of-national-highways-in-last-95-years-jain-112046 \nhttps://www.ibc24.in/business/india-built-92000-km-of-national-highways-in-last-95-years-jain-2394277.html \nhttps://www.financialexpress.com/business/roadways-morth-acheives-significant-milestone-in-last-9-5-years-india-built-around-92000-km-national-highways-details-3409523/ \nhttps://orissadiary.com/india-has-built-around-92000-km-national-highways-in-last-nine-and-half-years/ \nhttps://westerntimesnews.in/news/305318/india-has-built-around-92000-km-national-highways-in-last-nine-and-half-years/ \nhttps://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-india-built-around-92000-km-national-highways-in-last-95-years-morth-secretary-278483 \nhttps://www.navbug.uk/article508811415/morth_achieves_significant_milestone_in_last_9_5_years_india_built_around_92_000_km_national_highways_details.htm \nhttps://indiashippingnews.com/around-92000-km-national-highways-have-been-built-in-last-9-5-years-morth/ \nhttps://thefederal.com/category/business/india-built-92000-km-of-national-highways-in-last-95-years-jain-112046 \nhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/national-highway-construction-set-to-touch-95000-km-in-10-years-of-modi-government/articleshow/108117513.cms \nhttps://en.sangritimes.com/india-has-constructed-a-network-of-92000-km-of-national-highways-in-the-last-95-years-this-new-record-will-be-made-soon \nhttps://www.mypunepulse.com/india-over-95000-kms-of-national-highways-built-in-last-one-decade-major-boost-to-infra-development/ \nhttps://pune.news/nation/india-achieves-milestone-over-95000-kilometers-of-national-highways-built-in-the-last-decade-147128/
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/national-conference-cum-exhibition-on-revolutionizing-road-infra-with-modern-equipment-technologies-sustainable-material-and-policy-guidelines/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240124T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240124T193000
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SUMMARY:IRF-IC Conference on “Vision Zero : Targeting Road Safety by 5Es with Innovative Technologies”
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organized a Conference titled “Vision Zero : Targeting Road Safety by 5Es with Innovative Technologies” on 24th January 2024 from 02:30 pm – 07:30 pm as part of the Observance of Road Safety Month 2024. The Conference was supported by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and Sponsored by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. \nThe Conference was graced by the Hon’ble Minister\, MoRT&H\, Shri. Nitin J. Gadkari Ji\, Shri. Anurag Jain\, IAS\, Secretary (RT&H)\, Shri. Sudhendju J. Sinha\, Advisor\, Niti Aayog and distinguished Speakers from the Government and the Industry. The Conference was divided into:- \n\nInaugural Session\nTechnical Session – 1\nTechnical Session – 2\nSession with the Chief Guest\, Hon’ble Minister\, MoRT&H\n\nKey highlights of the event are as under:- \nAt the Inaugural session\, IRF president emeritus K K Kapila said promoting a safe transportation system required a holistic approach including engineering of roads\, engineering of vehicles\, enforcement\, education and emergency care. \nIn his Keynote Address at the Inaugural Session\, Mr. Anurag Jain\, IAS\, Secretary\, MoRT&H said road safety audit of all national highways (NHs) in the country will be achieved soon and the ministry plans to launch zero complaint for road maintenance\, making all highways fully maintained by the authorities concerned. He further said about 4\,000 black spots have been rectified in the last three years. “At present\, more than 9\,000 black spots have been identified…The ministry has set a challenging target of March 2025 to rectify all black spots in the country\,” he said. The linked authorities will be held responsible for pot holes and poor maintenance of roads soon and make them accountable\, he added. He informed that across the nation very soon\, MoRTH plans to introduce cashless medical treatment for all injured accident victims. \nIn his address\, the Hon’ble Minister (RT&H) informed that the Ministry will soon be adopting qualitative tendering process instead of least cost bidding process to bring in quality and road safety in various projects as qualitative tendering will help incorporating safer road safety features in designs keeping in mind the behavior of the road users. He mentioned that “there have been several cases where officers in the Ministry have down away with safety features in highway projects to bring down costs and in the name of making them financially viable. Road engineering is the biggest culprit for increasing road accidents in the country. Recently road safety audit was done of seven roads in the country about 57 engineering shortcomings were found on Pune-Mumbai expressway alone and 25-28 percent engineering defects on other roads. After rectification of 57 faults on Pune-Mumbai expressway the accident rate has almost come down to zero” said Mr. Gadkari. \nPhoto Gallery \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\nMedia Coverage: \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nhttps://www.financialexpress.com/business/roadways-highways-ministry-to-adopt-qualitative-tendering-process-instead-of-l1-system-says-nitin-gadkari-3375463/ \nhttps://www.businessworld.in/article/Highway-Ministry-Adopts-Quality-cost-Evaluation-For-Road-Projects-Bids/26-01-2024-507680/ \nhttps://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/govt-to-adopt-qualitative-tendering-process-instead-of-l1-system-gadkari-124012500624_1.html \nhttps://www.psuconnect.in/news/morth-to-change-tendering-system-soon-from-l1-bids/40959/ \n  \n 
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/irf-ic-conference-on-vision-zero-targeting-road-safety-by-5es-with-innovative-technologies/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230117T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230117T170000
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SUMMARY:Fast Tracking Road Safety Through 5E's
DESCRIPTION:The IRF India Chapter organized a Conference on the theme of “Fast Tracking Road Safety Through 5Es” at the India International Centre\, New Delhi on 17th January 2023.The Conference was a part of IRF’s relentless mission aimed at reducing the number of road fatalities and injuries caused by accidents in the country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROCEEDINGS\n\n\n\nRECORDING\n\n\n\nPHOTOGRAPHS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWarmly welcoming the participants to the Conference\, Mr. Satish Parakh\, President\, IRF IC elaborated on the long and distinguished record of various activities of IRF IC and particularly its work on the 5Es of Road Safety\, namely\, Engineering of Roads\, Engineering of Vehicles\, Education\, Enforcement and Traffic Management and Emergency Care. He felt that incremental knowledge would emerge from the deliberations of the Conference. \n\n\n\nThe Conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest\, Justice (Retd.) Adarsh Kumar Goel\, Chairperson\, National Green Tribunal.  The Guest of Honour at the event was Justice (Retd.) J.R. Midha. \n\n\n\nMr. K.K. Kapila\, Chairman\, IRF\, delivered the Thematic address elaborating on the five E’s of Road safety\, which is the key to improvement in the road safety scenario in the country. \n\n\n\nProfessionals from Government\, Industry and Not for profit organizations well versed with the 5Es of road sector namely\, Engineering\, Education\, Enforcement\, and Emergency Care and related aspects addressed the sessions and elaborated on the sub-themes related to the conference theme\, making for an in-depth analysis of the various issues involved. \n\n\n\nThe Conference 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\, Police officials\, road sector consultants\, suppliers\, manufacturers\, contractors and concessionaires\, ITS companies\, environment experts\, etc. \n\n\n\nThe Event covered on 5 aspects\, through Panel discussions on: \n\n\n\nEngineering of RoadsVehicular Engineering & Policy CorrectionsRoad Safety Education & Mass AwarenessEnforcement & Traffic ManagementEmergency Care Management\n\n\n\nThe Recommendations arising out of these panel discussions are being collated to be appropriately taken forward for implementation.
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/fast-tracking-road-safety-through-5es/
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221207T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221207T180000
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SUMMARY:3rd Webinar on the subject “Role of Stakeholders in Creating Awareness for Road Safety”
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organized the 3rd and concluding Webinar in the series\, titled “Road Safety Education & Awareness – A Comprehensive Approach” on 7th December 2022 from 15:30 – 17:30 Hrs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. P.K. Sikdar\, Advisor\, IRF-IC welcomed the participants at the Webinar. He set the context and briefed the participants about the Webinar series. He opined that creating awareness to road safety is one of the key aspects of 5Es of safe road system and knowledge creation was a continuous and iterative process. IRF India’s current webinar series strived in that direction. The present webinar\, he mentioned\, will present notable Janbhagidari efforts by few not-for-government organizations. With this\, he introduced the Webinar Moderator\, Prof. Manoranjan Parida\, Director\, Central Road Research Institute (CRRI). \n\n\n\nProf. Parida introduced the Webinar and the Speakers. \n\n\n\n1. Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava\, Road Safety Ambassador\, IRF (Topic: Role of Social Media for Educating Masses on Road Safety) \n\n\n\n2. Mr. Jehaan Kotwal\, Director\, GoodMind\, (Topic: Sensitization of Truck Drivers to Road Safety – An Initiative by HumSafer) \n\n\n\n3. Ms. Rajni Gandhi\, General Secretary\, TRAX Sports Society (Topic: Right Messaging in Road Safety Awareness & Education – Role of Media) \n\n\n\n4. Prof. P.K. Sikdar\, Advisor\, IRF – IC (Topic: Sensitizing Stakeholders for Safety of VRUs) \n\n\n\n5. Ms. Vandana Lakhanpal\, Co-Founder\, Prabhaav Foundation (Topic: Role of Civil Society / Community for Public Awareness on Road Safety (Janbhagidari)) \n\n\n\nSumming up the insights gained from the Presentations\, Prof. Manoranjan Parida conducted the Question & Answer session. \n\n\n\nRecording of 3rd Webinar on the subject “Role of Stakeholders in Creating Awareness for Road Safety”
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/3rd-webinar-on-the-subject-role-of-stakeholders-in-creating-awareness-for-road-safety/
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221020T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221020T180000
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SUMMARY:2nd Webinar on “Awareness Around Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) : Biggest Lever for Enhancing Road Safety”
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organized the 2nd Webinar in the series\, titled “Road Safety Education & Awareness – A Comprehensive Approach” on 20th October 2022 from 15:30 – 18:00 Hrs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\, Mr. K.K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF welcomed the participants at the Webinar. He set the context of the webinar and also briefed the participants about the Webinar series. He spoke about IRF-IC’s recent activities including 5Es activities that IRF-IC has undertaken in the 7 states of India. He also informed the audience about Road Safety Anthem\, which IRF has produced in 23 regional and 10 international languages. He introduced Prof. P.K. Sikdar\, as a Moderator\, of the Webinar. \n\n\n\nProf. P.K. Sikdar while introducing the Webinar\, shared his presentation and introduced the Speakers of the Webinar. \n\n\n\n1. Dr. Navdeep Asija\, Traffic Advisor\, Government of Punjab (Topic: Focused measures on VRUs) \n\n\n\n2. Mr. Rajeev Kapur\, Managing Director\, Steelbird H-Tech India\, (Topic: Mass scale initiatives like use of helmets\, lane driving\, reflectors\, etc. to maximize the impact) \n\n\n\n3. Dr. H.M. Naqvi\, Chief General Manager\, NHAI (Topic: Role of Local & Central Governments) \n\n\n\n4. Ms. Aishwarya Raman\, Executive Director\, OMI Foundation (Topic: Role of Local & Central Governments – A Case Study) \n\n\n\n5. Dr. Ammu Gopalakrishnan\, Specialist – Traffic Engineering\, 3M India Limited (Topic: Road Safety Measures for Vulnerable Road Users) \n\n\n\n6. Mr. Pankaj Singh\, Head of Safety – Cement Business\, Adani Group (Topic: Facilitate Infrastructure for VRUs) \n\n\n\nSumming up the insights gained from the Presentations\, Prof. P.K. Sikdar conducted the Question & Answer session. \n\n\n\nRecording of 2nd Webinar on the subject “Awareness around Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) : Biggest Lever for Enhancing Road Safety”
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/2nd-webinar-on-awareness-around-vulnerable-road-users-vrus-biggest-lever-for-enhancing-road-safety/
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220920T180000
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SUMMARY:1st Webinar on the subject “Road Safety Education during Formative Years"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organized the 1st Webinar in the series\, titled “Road Safety Education & Awareness – A Comprehensive Approach” on 20th September 2022 from 13:30 – 18:00 Hrs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\, Mr. Satish Parakh\, President\, IRF-IC welcomed the participants at the Webinar. He set the context of the webinar and also briefed the participants about the Webinar series. He invited Mr. K.K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF for his Keynote Address. \n\n\n\nMr. K.K. Kapila\, welcomed the participants and spoke about IRF-IC’s recent activities including 5Es activities that IRF-IC has undertaken in the 7 states of India. He also informed the audience about Road Safety Anthem\, which IRF has produced in 23 regional and 10 international languages. He welcomed Mr. Gaurav Hariom Gupta\, Director\, MoRT&H for Ministry’s work in the road safety domain. He\, as a Moderator\, introduced the Speakers of the Webinar\, who are as under:- \n\n\n\n1. Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava\, Advisor\, World Economic Forum (Topic: School Curriculum on Road Safety & Road Safety Club in Schools) \n\n\n\n2. Prof. Prajapati Trivedi\, Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for SDG Implementation & Distinguished Professor\, Management Development Institute\, (Topic: Culture of Road Safety starting from Schools & Role and Responsibility of Parents\, Teachers\, School Administration) \n\n\n\n3. Mr. N. Balasubramanian\, Skilling Consultant & Master Trainer Road Safety (Topic: Safety in School Transport Fleet & Training of Drivers of School Fleet) \n\n\n\n4. Dr. P.K. Sarkar\, Consultant\, Transport Planning (Topic: Safety for School Buses Using RFID Technology) \n\n\n\nSumming up the insights gained from the Presentations\, Mr. K.K. Kapila conducted the Question & Answer session. \n\n\n\nRecording of 1st Webinar on the subject “Road Safety Education During Formative Years”
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/1st-webinar-on-the-subject-road-safety-education-during-formative-years/
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T023005
CREATED:20220525T065922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T073021Z
UID:28029-1655199000-1655211600@indiairf.com
SUMMARY:Seminar on “Safer Roads & Safer Mobility”
DESCRIPTION:International Road Federation – India Chapter (IRF-IC) in association with its esteemed member\, Avery Dennison\, has organized a half-day Seminar on “Safer Roads & Safer Mobility” on Tuesday\, 14th June 2022 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Seminar Hall No. 1\, 2 & 3\, India International Centre\, 40\, Max Mueller Marg\, New Delhi – 110003.
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/seminar-on-safer-roads-safer-mobility/
LOCATION:Seminar Hall No. 1\, 2 & 3\, India International Centre\, 40\, Max Mueller Marg\, New Delhi – 110003
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211215T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T023005
CREATED:20211130T051658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T072448Z
UID:27487-1639585800-1639594800@indiairf.com
SUMMARY:12th Webinar on the subject "Sustainable Development with Road Safety"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organized the 12th and the concluding Webinar in the series\, titled “Sustainable Development with Road Safety” on 15th December 2021 from 16:30 – 18:45 Hrs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\, Mr. K.K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF\, and Founder President\, IRF-IC welcomed the participants and gave a brief review of the Webinar series. He informed that the Hon’ble Minister could not make it due to his preoccupation in the parliament\, however\, he has sent a message. \n\n\n\nHe welcomed the distinguished Speakers\, Panelists\, and attendees. The following Speakers and Panelists joined the Webinar and shared their thoughts and observations which are available on IRF-IC’s website www.indiairf.com \n\n\n\nThe Guest Speaker at the Webinar was Mr. K.C. Gupta\, Addl. Secretary\,Incharge Road Safety\, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. Mr. Gupta shared his thoughts during the webinar. \n\n\n\nMs.Estibaliz Barañano\, Director General\, ASIMOB (Topic: Technology as Enabler for Sustainability in Mobility & Road Sector)Mr. K.K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF Geneva\, (Topic: What Works and What Does not for Road Safety in Developing World)Mrs. QuyLinh Nguyen\, Program Director\, AIPF-Vietnam (Topic: Sustainable Transport and Road Safety)Mr.Amit Bhatt\, Executive Director\, WRI India (Topic: Sustainable Development & Road Safety in Reference to India)\n\n\n\nRecording of 12th Webinar on the subject “Sustainable Development with Road Safety”
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/12th-webinar-on-the-subject-sustainable-development-with-road-safety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211117T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211117T184500
DTSTAMP:20260510T023005
CREATED:20211028T093809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T061934Z
UID:27420-1637166600-1637174700@indiairf.com
SUMMARY:11th Webinar on the subject "Strengthening Emergency Care System along the National Highways / Expressways – A National Priority"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organized the 11th Webinar in the series\, titled “Strengthening Emergency Care System along the National Highways / Expressways – A National Priority” on17thNovember 2021 from 16:30 – 19:00 Hrs. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\, Mr. K.K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\,IRF and Founder President\, IRF-IC welcomed the participants and briefly explained about the objective of the Webinar.  He mentioned that the 5th E of Road Safety\, the Emergency Trauma Care was an important aspect which needed to be fast tracked by allocating due financial resources. There were concerns pertaining to handling of Trauma on our Highways and Expressways in the existing medical facilities.  There was a need to study these medical facilities for their upgradation and enhancing capacities and capabilities to handle emergencies and provide appropriate trauma care towards saving lives and injuries.  He also highlighted the Government of India’s recent efforts to promote the spirit of Good Samaritans through suitable incentive schemes and awards. \n\n\n\nHe welcomed the distinguished Speakers\, Panelists and attendees.  The following Speakers and Panelists joined the Webinar and shared their thoughts and observations which are available on IRF-IC’s website www.indiairf.com \n\n\n\n1. Prof. (Dr.) Amit Gupta\, Apex Trauma Center\, AIIMS (Topic: Strengthening Post Crash Care by Capacity Assessment of Health Care Facilities along the Existing and Proposed Expressways) \n\n\n\n2. Dr. Kanwar Sen\, Principal Consultant CGHS\, Ministry of Health\, GoI \n\n\n\n3. Prof. (Dr.) Subodh Kumar\, JPN Apex Trauma Center\, AIIMS (Topic: Infrastructure v/s Manpower Mismatch in Existing Trauma Care Systems: Challenges and the Way Forward) \n\n\n\n4. Prof. (Dr.) Sunil Kumar\, DG (Health Services)\, MH&FW\, GoI (Topic: Capacity Building of First Responders along National Highways & Expressways: Bystander and Paramedic Training) \n\n\n\nSumming up the insights gained from the Presentations\, the Panelists – Dr. Arun Mohan (presentation)\, Dr. Subroto Das\, Dr. Maneesh Singhal shared their thoughts and suggestions. An announcement was also made about the forthcoming 12th Webinar on the theme “Sustainable Development with Road Safety”\, scheduled to be held on 15th December 2021. \n\n\n\nRecording of 11th Webinar on the subject “Strengthening Emergency Care System along the National Highways / Expressways – A National Priority”
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/11th-webinar-on-the-subject-strengthening-emergency-care-system-along-the-national-highways-expressways-a-national-priority/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211020T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211020T184500
DTSTAMP:20260510T023005
CREATED:20211020T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T091245Z
UID:27344-1634747400-1634755500@indiairf.com
SUMMARY:10th Webinar on the subject "Enforcement Innovations for Road Safety"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organized the 10th Webinar in the series\, titled “Enforcement Innovations for Road Safety” on20th October 2021 from 16:30 – 18:45 Hrs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\, Mr. Satish Parakh\, President\,IRF-IC welcomed the participants at the Webinar. He informed that IRF-IC is working relentlessly on all the 5E’s of Road safety in association with both the Government agencies and the Corporate sector. To bring down accidents and fatalities to 50% by 2030\, IRF set out Action Plan for Road Safety through 12 Webinar series and 7 State Demonstration Corridor Programme. \n\n\n\nHe set the context of the webinar and briefed the participants about the forthcoming Webinars. \n\n\n\nProf. P.K. Sikdar informed that Mr. K.K. Kapila\, President Emeritus\, IRF\, is indisposed and on his behalf\, he welcomed and introduced the Moderator of the Webinar\, Dr. Rohit Baluja\, President\, IRTE. He also welcomed all the distinguished speakers and attendees. \n\n\n\nVideo messages of Mr. Jean Todt\, United Nations Secretary General‘s Special Envoy for Road Safety and President\, FIA\, and Mr. Bill Halkias\, President\, IRF Geneva were shown and IRF-IC Road Safety Anthem was also played to convey the spirit of Road safety. \n\n\n\nDr. Rohit Baluja\, President\, IRTE\, and Director\, College of Traffic Management shared his insights on road safety. He welcomed and introduced the four distinguished Speakers to the Webinar. \n\n\n\n1. Mr. Arun Bothra\, IPS\, Commissioner Transport\, Government of Odisha (Topic: Adoption of Smart Technologies for Successful Enforcement) \n\n\n\n2. Mr. Krishna Prasad T.\, IPS (R)\, DGP & Chairman Road Safety Authority\, Telangana (Topic: Enforcement Laws & Policies aiming for Road Safety) \n\n\n\n3. Mr. Amit Thatte\, Founder & CEO\, Kataline Infraproducts Pvt. Ltd.(Topic: Traffic Enforcement through Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) \n\n\n\n4. Mr. Dhaval Desai\, Managing Director\, Trafitek Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Topic: Traffic Enforcement through Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) \n\n\n\nSumming up the insights gained from the Presentations\, Dr. Rohit Baluja conducted the Question & Answer session. An announcement was also made about the forthcoming 11th Webinar on the theme “Strengthening Emergency Care System along the National Highways / Expressways – A National Priority”\, scheduled to be held on 17th November 2021. \n\n\n\nRecording of 10th Webinar on the subject “Enforcement Innovations for Road Safety”
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/10th-webinar-on-the-subject-enforcement-innovations-for-road-safety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210922T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210922T184500
DTSTAMP:20260510T023005
CREATED:20210915T054616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T105345Z
UID:27288-1632328200-1632336300@indiairf.com
SUMMARY:9th Webinar on the subject "Education & Campaign for Promoting Road Safety"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organized the 9th Webinar in the series\, titled “Education and Campaign for Promoting Road Safety” on 22nd September 2021 from 16:30 – 18:45 Hrs. \n\n\n\nAt the outset\, Dr. S. Gangopadhyay\, Past President\, IRF-IC welcomed the participants at the Webinar. He set the context of the webinar and also briefed the participants about the forthcoming Webinars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. S. Gangopadhyay welcomed and invited Prof. P.K. Sikdar\, Advisor\, IRF India to introduce the Webinar. Prof. Sikdar informed that due to some pressing emergency\, the President Emeritus\, Mr. K.K. Kapila had not joined the session. He went on to welcome and introduce the Moderator of the Webinar\, Dr. Arun Mohan\, Senior Advocate\, Supreme Court of India\, and Invited him to moderate the Session. \n\n\n\nVideos Messages of Mr. Jean Todt\, United Nation Secretary General‘s Special Envoy for Road Safety and President\, FIA\, and Mr. Bill Halkias\, President\, IRF Geneva were relayed. IRF’s Road Safety Anthem was also played. \n\n\n\nDr. Arun Mohan shared his insights on road safety with the participants and welcomed and introduced the Speakers. \n\n\n\nBesides Prof. Prajapati Trivedi\, Distinguished Professor\, Management Development Institute\, who was the Guest Speaker at the Webinar\, the Webinar had four distinguished Speakers. Prof. Trivedi shared his thoughts on the theme of the Webinar. \n\n\n\n1. Ms. Meenakshi Sahni\, Principal\, Modern School (Topic: Road Safety Education for Children as Part of School Curriculum) \n\n\n\n2. Ms. Parul Kumar\, Founder & Vice President\, Prabhaav Foundation (Topic: Road Safety Awareness Campaign for Young Adults & Communities) \n\n\n\n3. Mr. Arun Lakshman\, Consultant\, SwarnLataMotherson Trust (Topic: Road Safety Education as Part of Driver Licensing & for Policy Planners – Administrators of Road Safety) \n\n\n\n4. Prof. P.K. Sikdar\, Advisor\, IRF India (Topic: Education & Campaign as Built-in Requirements of Road Development Projects – Greenfield & Upgradation) \n\n\n\nSumming up the insights gained from the Presentations\, Dr. ArunMohan conducted the Question & Answer session. An announcement was also made about the forthcoming 10th Webinar on the topic of “Enforcement Innovations for Road Safety’’\, scheduled to be held on 20th October 2021. \n\n\n\nRecording of 9th Webinar on the subject “Education & Campaign for Promoting Road Safety”
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/9th-webinar-on-the-subject-education-campaign-for-promoting-road-safety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210827T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210827T184500
DTSTAMP:20260510T023005
CREATED:20210811T064147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T051207Z
UID:27140-1630081800-1630089900@indiairf.com
SUMMARY:8th Webinar on the subject "Vehicle Technologies for Road Safety"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organised the 8th Webinar in the series\, titled “Vehicle Technologies for Road Safety” on 27th August 2021 from 16:30 – 18:45 Hrs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFLYER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\, Dr. S. Gangopadhyay\, President\, IRF-IC welcomed the participants at the Webinar. He set the context of the webinar and also briefed the participants about the forthcoming Webinars. \n\n\n\nDr. S. Gangopadhyay thereafter welcomed and introduced the Moderator of the Webinar\, Mr. Anil Kumar Chigulapalli\, Sr. General Manager\, TATA Motors and Co-Chair of SIAM\, and Invited him to moderate the Webinar. He further informed that due to some pressing emergency\, the Guest Speaker of the Webinar\, Mr. Amit Mehta\, Joint Secretary\, Department of Heavy Industries\, Ministry of Heavy Industries would not be able to participate. Apart from the Guest Speaker\, the Webinar had three distinguished Speakers. \n\n\n\nVideos conveying the messages of Mr. Jean Todt\, United Nations Secretary General‘s Special Envoy for Road Safety and President\, FIA\, and Mr. Bill Halkias\, President\, IRF Geneva were played. The newly developed Road Safety Anthem was also played. \n\n\n\nMr. Anil Kumar Chigulapalli shared his insights on road safety with the participants and welcomed and introduced the Speakers. \n\n\n\n1. Dr.Reji Mathai\, Director\, ARAI (Topic: Advancements in Vehicle Technologies and Safety Regulations in India) \n\n\n\n2. Mr. Gaurav Gandhi\, General Manager CSR\, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (Topic: Comprehensive view on Vehicular Safety) \n\n\n\n3.Mr. Graham Williams\, Managing Director\, GB MOT Training Ltd. (Topic: Inspection and Certification to ensure Road Worthiness of In-use Vehicles) \n\n\n\nSumming up the insights gained from the three Presentations\, Mr. Anil Kumar Chigulapalli conducted the Question & Answer session. An announcement was also made about the forthcoming 9th Webinar\, which is proposed to be held on 22nd September 2021. \n\n\n\nRecording of 8th Webinar on the subject “Vehicle Technologies for Road Safety”
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/8th-webinar-on-the-subject-vehicle-technologies-for-road-safety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210728T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210728T184500
DTSTAMP:20260510T023005
CREATED:20210701T050320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T050035Z
UID:27005-1627489800-1627497900@indiairf.com
SUMMARY:7th Webinar on the subject "Intelligent Transport System (ITS) for Road Safety"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organised the 7th Webinar in the series\, titled “Intelligent Transport System (ITS) for Road Safety” on 28th July 2021 from 16:30 – 18:45 Hrs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFLYER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\, Dr. S. Gangopadhyay\, President\, IRF-IC welcomed the participants at the Webinar. He set the context of the webinar and also briefed the participants about the forthcoming Webinars. \n\n\n\nSince\, Mr. K.K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF Geneva was unwell and unable to attend the webinar\, Mr. Somenath Ghosh\, Consultant\, ICT read out Mr. Kapila’s Keynote Address. \n\n\n\nVideos conveying the messages of Mr. Jean Todt\, United Nations Secretary General‘s Special Envoy for Road Safety and President\, FIA\, and Mr. Bill Halkias\, President\, IRF Geneva were played. The newly developed Road Safety Anthem was also played. \n\n\n\nDr.S. Gangopadhyay thereafter welcomed and introduced the Moderator of the Webinar\, Mr. Balraj Bhanot\, Former Director ARAI & Chairman CMVR-TSC\, and Invited him to moderate the Webinar. \n\n\n\nMr. Balraj Bhanot shared his insights on road safety with the participants and welcomed and introduced the Speakers. \n\n\n\nIn addition to Mr.Sudhendu Jyoti Sinha\, Advisor\, NITI Aayog\, who was the Guest Speaker at the Webinar\, the Webinar had five distinguished Speakers. \n\n\n\n1. Mr.Alok Sethi\, General Manager\, DIMTS (Topic: Smart& Enabling ITS Technologies for Road Safety) \n\n\n\n2. Dr.Madhusudan Joshi\, Head – Electronics Division\, ICAT (Topic: Smart& Enabling ITS Technologies for Road Safety) \n\n\n\n3.Mr.Chaitanya Y. Bhatt\, CEO\, Surat Smart City Ltd. (Topic: ITS Applications in Smart Cities) \n\n\n\n4. Dr.P.K. Sarkar\, Former Professor\, SPA (Topic: Application of ITS Technologies for Safety of Vulnerable Road Users) \n\n\n\n5. Mr.Prakash Rosayyan\, Joint Director\, CDAC (Topic: Indigenously Developed ITMS Components and the Use Cases) \n\n\n\nSumming up the insights gained from the five Presentations\, Mr. Balraj Bhanot conducted the Question & Answer session. An announcement was also made about the forthcoming 8th Webinar\, which is proposed to be held on 27th August 2021. \n\n\n\nRecording of Seventh Webinar held on subject “Intelligent Transport System (ITS) for Road Safety”
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/7th-webinar-on-the-subject-intelligent-transport-system-its-for-road-safety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210630T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210630T184500
DTSTAMP:20260510T023005
CREATED:20210603T084248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T050525Z
UID:26880-1625070600-1625078700@indiairf.com
SUMMARY:6th Webinar on the subject "Accident / Crash Data Collection & Management"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organised the 6th Webinar in the series titled “Accident / Crash Data Collection & Management” on 30thJune 2021 from 16:30 – 18:45 Hrs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFLYER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\,Mr. K.K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF Geneva welcomed the participants at the Webinar. He set the context of the webinar and also briefed the participants about the forthcoming Webinars. \n\n\n\nDelivering his Keynote Address\, Mr. Kapila introduced the Webinar. He also briefed the participants about the road safety initiatives of IRF-IC\, details of which have been uploaded on the IRF-IC website. He invited participants and Corporates to generously contribute towards this road safety initiative. \n\n\n\nVideos conveying the messages of Mr. Jean Todt\, United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety and President\, FIA and Mr. Bill Halkias\, President\, IRF Geneva were played. The newly developed Road Safety Anthem was also played. \n\n\n\nMr. Kapila thereafter welcomed and introduced the Moderator of the Webinar\, Mr. PiyushTewari\, Founder & CEO\, SaveLIFE Foundation\, and Invited him to moderate the Webinar. \n\n\n\nMr. PiyushTewari shared his insights on road safety with the participants and welcomed and introduced the Speakers. \n\n\n\nIn addition to Dr.Arun Mohan\, Senior Advocate\, Supreme Court of India (view presentation here)\, who was the Guest Speaker at the Webinar\, the Webinar had three distinguished Speakers. \n\n\n\n1. Dr.Rohit Baluja\, President\, Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE) (Topic: Crash Investigation and Reconstruction) \n\n\n\n2. Prof. P.K. Sikdar\, President\, ICT Pvt. Ltd. (Topic : Modern Method of Accident Data Collection & Management) \n\n\n\n3.Mr.Ravishankar Rajaraman\, Technical Director\, JP Research India Pvt. Ltd. (Topic: Accident/Crash Data and Casual Approach) \n\n\n\nSumming up the insights gained from the three Presentations\, Mr. PiyushTewari conducted the Question & Answer session.  \n\n\n\nRecording of Sixth Webinar held on subject “Accident / Crash Data Collection & Management”
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/6th-webinar-on-the-subject-accident-crash-data-collection-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210601T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210601T184500
DTSTAMP:20260510T023005
CREATED:20210520T065624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T051219Z
UID:26734-1622565000-1622573100@indiairf.com
SUMMARY:5th Webinar on the subject "Engineering Measures & Funding for Road Safety"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organised the 5th Webinar in the series. The Webinar titled “Engineering Measures & Funding for Road Safety” was held on 1st June 2021 from 16:30 – 18:45 Hrs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFLYER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\,Dr. S. Gangopadhyay\, Chairman\, IRF-IC welcomed the participants at the Webinar. He set the context of the webinar and also briefed the participants about the forthcoming Webinars. \n\n\n\nMr. K.K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF Geneva gave the Keynote Address and introduced the Webinar. He also briefed the participants about the road safety initiatives of IRF-IC\, details of which have been uploaded on IRF-IC website. He invited participants and Corporates to generously contribute towards this road safety initiative. \n\n\n\nThe Webinar was moderated by Mr. Bill Halkias\, President\, IRF Geneva and had four eminent Speakers. \n\n\n\nVideo conveying the message of Mr. Jean Todt\, United Nations Secretary General‘s Special Envoy for Road Safety and President\, FIA. Dr. S. Gangopadhyay spoke a few words about Mr. Jean Todt. He thereafter welcomed and introduced the Moderator of the Webinar\, Mr. Bill Halkias\, President\, IRF Geneva. \n\n\n\nMr. Bill Halkias shared his insights on road safety to the participants and welcomed and introduced the Speakers. \n\n\n\n1. Mr.Rob Mclnerney\, CEO\, iRAP (Topic : Adopting iRAP Star Rating for Global Targets) \n\n\n\n2. Mr.Konstatinos Papandreou\, CEO & M.D.\, Olympia Odos Operations SA (Topic : Management of Safety in Construction & Maintenance Works) \n\n\n\n3.Mr.Shailesh Pathak\, Head-Special Initiative Development Projects\, L&T Ltd. (Topic : Financing Options for Consistent and Continued Interventions) \n\n\n\n4. Dr. H.K. Reddy\, CEO\, Cube Highways and Transportation Assets Advisors (P) Ltd. (Topic :Mechanisms for Ensuring Safety in Toll Roads) \n\n\n\nRecording of Fifth Webinar held on subject “Engineering Measures & Funding for Road Safety” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n\n\nSpeaker : Mr. Kostas Papandreou \n\n\n\nTopic : Management of Safety in Construction & Maintenance Works \n\n\n\n\nQuestion:in Indian condition\, the contractors use NJB intermittently\, which is more dangerous. Best is to use water-filled barriers with a maximum gap of 2Answer:It is true that using the NJB not in a continuous way\, but in pieces\, intermittently as you say\, it is indeed not proper and most of all dangerous.However\, I wouldn’t agree that the use of isolated water-filled barriers is a good alternative solution as they do not offer any kind of restraint and they can also be carried away by the adjacent traffic.The appropriate is to use the NJB as they supposed so\, meaning always in a row and connected to its other in order to perform adequately. \n\n\n\nQuestion: the cost per km for improvement of road wrt safetyAnswer: It is not wise to express specific figures in this answer\, because the cost per km for improvement of road safety is related to a variety of parameters strongly connected with the related infrastructure\, such as:the type and quantity of safety means that are used for the traffic arrangements (i.e. marking\, signs\, barriers\, cones\, bollards etc.)the heavy maintenance type safety works performed in an old road (i.e. pavement\, signing\, barriers\, drainage\, green maintenance etc.) before its full upgrade with new constructionsthe preparation of necessary Designs and Audits by authorized and specialized Consultantsand last but not least the development of an operating mechanism (i.e. for services like incident management\, routine maintenance etc.)Regarding safety audit of roads and bridges in India\, unfortunately I am not familiar with the relevant plans and activities in India \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker : Dr. H.K. Reddy \n\n\n\nTopic :Mechanisms for Ensuring Safety in Toll Roads \n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestion: The last presentation by Cube Highways was very much relevant to Indian Roads. In National Highways most of the accidents are attributed to sudden entry and exit of three wheelers\, two wheelers and cycles in which the drivers are suddenly caught unaware leading to accidents. This happens when the highway passes through the towns and villages en route. Is it possible to install GPS system in two and three wheelers when sold so that their movements can be tracked and give some clue to the cause of accident. In this system\, even the police and the other agencies can reach the site very quickly.Answer:Thank you very much for your appreciation of the material that Cube presented on Road Safety.GPS definitely is a very useful tool that can be used to track vehicles – including their speeds (particularly entry speeds into conflict areas\, like junctions). With GPS\, vehicles can be tracked from end to end of each trip; and therefore can be very effective in ensuring traffic safety. With powerful processors that are available now\, GPS data can be analysed for real-time safety solutions.Current circular of MoRTH (and NHAI) on ATMS requires PTZ cameras throughout National Highway System and VIDS at all locations with traffic safety issues. These will provide video evidence for an in depth analysis of accidents; from which future traffic safety solutions will emerge. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker : Mr.Rob Mclnerney \n\n\n\nTopic: Adopting iRAP Star Rating for Global Targets \n\n\n\n\nQuestion: Is Star rating concept vary country to country? as the base line development of infrastructure is different for each countryAnswer:The Star Rating model and the coding of road infrastructure is a global standard and is undertaken in exactly the same way worldwide.Local calibrations occur to reflect actual crash data and also countermeasure costs so that investment plans are optimised reflecting the local conditions. Each country is also free to set their own policy targets to reflect their level of development and ability to invest. For example UK and Australia has targets for high-volume roads to be 4 and 5-star and Netherlands had the first target for 100% of national roads to be 3-star or better by 2030. Vietnam has a target for 75% of travel to be 3-star or better by 2030.Some additional details are available at https://irap.org/3-star-or-better/ and also https://www.vaccinesforroads.org/case-studies-of-success/. \n\n\n\nQuestion: is this cost savings are direct only related to accidents victims ?what about indirect savings and family factor?Answer:The cost savings used in iRAP analyses to optimise investment plans and economic benefits can be calibrated to local values and include both the direct costs for crash victims and a provision for the social and economic costs to a family. Most countries use a “willingness to pay” approach to value these saving and there is also the social cost model.In terms of the iRAP investment plan analyses where countries do not have their own crash cost data we recommended the approach documented in the True Cost of Road Crashes report by Dahdah and McMahon.The separate work looking at detailed claim costs has a public facing summary of data here https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/statistics/online-crash-database/irap-road-injury-dashboard. This is based purely on the total financial claim costs – and has been translated to global and country level snapshots at https://www.vaccinesforroads.org/global-impact-of-injuries/. It is assuming a very high level of care for individuals impacted by road trauma.Using Australia as a guide the financial costs in https://www.vaccinesforroads.org/irap-big-data-tool/ represent approximately half of the “total” costs of road trauma including the indirect savings and family factor. Each country would be a bit different in terms of what level of care road victims receive and we are working on ways to do those calibrations and would love to have ideas and insights to undertake that calibration for India if any IRF members are keen. \n\n\n\nQuestion:Hello Mr. Rob! it was insightful talk especially the table having the injury and cost column. Will it possible to share how are you correlating the cost with injury?Answer:The raw analysis behind the Star Rating and cost table is available here https://irap.org/2013/05/2013-irap-paper-relationship-between-star-ratings-and-crash-cost-bruce-highway-australia/. The analysis does need care to ensure crash location data is correct and aligns with the star rating data. For that reason we generally look at longer lengths of road with crashes aggregated based on smoothed star ratings.For a local study there in India there was some good work published by World Bank that is available here https://blogs.worldbank.org/transport/human-lives-need-not-be-lost-road-crashes-much-less-current-levels-0 \n\n\n\nQuestion:The presentation and some of the improvement pictures are wonderful.Answer:Thank you. As a road industry we need to share and communicate success and the IRF work to connect experts and industry provides an important inspiration for the next improvements. Likewise our work to encourage the “ribbon-cutting” of 3-star and better roads worldwide is a priority and one we’d like to see happen on all road projects using the Star Rating for Designs and similar approaches before the road is built and opened to traffic. \n\n\n\nQuestion: What are basic data required Star rating of a particular Road?What are basic data required Star rating of a particular Road?Answer:For the full Star Rating specifications see https://irap.org/specifications/ – in particular the iRAP Coding Manual. Road features that impact the likelihood and severity of a crash are recorded – e.g. median type\, roadside hazards\, intersection type\, footpaths\, pedestrian crossings. There is also some on-line training that may help https://irap.org/training/ as well as https://demonstrator.vida.irap.org/calculate-star – it is free to sign up to access and is a great tool to see how the model works in an interactive way. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Mr.Shailesh Pathak \n\n\n\nTopic: Financing Options for Consistent and Continued Interventions \n\n\n\n\nQuestion:Are we sure that this level of data is really getting captured by the police for creating such a detailed tables? just a point:  80% of roads are of course straightAnswer: Evidence-based policy requires we look at the evidence\, even if it is contrary to our views or opinions. Currently\, if there is no better evidence\, we should go by the detailed report published by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways\, which has been around for many years. Under s. 174 and 176 of the Indian Criminal Procedure Code\, each road accident is to be investigated by local law enforcement authorities. While police data capture practices may vary\, in the last few years we have the advantage of CCTV camera footage of accidents at dangerous intersections. So better evidence would be available\, instead of anecdotal stories.Also\, while 80% of roads are straight\, few drivers overspeed on curves\, which may be the reason why there are fewer accidents on curves. We have seen behavioural aspects in driving\, such as drivers suddenly increasing speed after a spell of slow speed in a section under repair. Then there is currently available evidence from city roads such as in Delhi where CCTV-based speed camera challans being delivered to homes – making a big difference in checking over-speeding.  \n\n\n\nQuestion: again we need to start questioning the statistics ..till that time the interpretations are questionableAnswer: The answer to an argument is a better argument. Similarly\, the answer to the statistics being questioned is better statistics. Till we get better quality statistics\, let us appreciate the data we have. There seems to be an unwillingness to consider that high speeds lead to accidents – it would be good to understand the basis of this unwillingness. \n\n\n\nQuestion :The data published by govt of India on over speeding as you mentioned. Do we know the police or any govt road authority has record of speed of the vehicle involved in a crash? We know they do not\, then how can we rely on that?Answer: The photo I showed of a crushed vehicle impacted by an accident clearly didn’t happen at slow speed. Looking at the accident’s impact on vehicle bodies and the consequent damage\, one can assess whether it was at slow speeds or not. There has been considerable progress in setting up video surveillance and CCTV cameras to cover urban roads and highways\, and speed data would be increasingly more available. Further\, the most vulnerable groups\, i.e. pedestrians and bicycle users can would have more reaction time to avoid being run over\, if the vehicle is moving at slower speeds. Finally\, if anyone has a hypothesis that over-speeding may not actually be the cause that 150000 Indians die every year\, and at least another 300000 have severe trauma\, then surely they would have a hypothesis on the other root causes of these accidents? I would be happy to learn about such other root causes. You may have heard about the Pareto Principle\, or the 80-20 rule\, under which controlling 20% of the factors would lead to 80% of the outcomes being impacted. \n\n\n\nQuestion :I have been listening some of the presentations recently and most of the presenters mentioned over speeding as one of the most dominant causes. Its very difficult to establish speed / over speeding as the prime cause. Speed generally is not the cause itself but it influences the severity of accidents dramatically. We generally mention ‘speed too fast for the condition’ if it is considered as a cause. What processes are in place to establish the speed as the cause in the Indian Roads?Answer:See answer to point 3 above. Again\, would be happy to learn more on the basis of the statement ‘Speed generally is not the cause itself’ – then what in the questioner’s view is the cause? Would be good learning for me.   \n\n\n\nQuestion: Hi. I am curious to know more about the financial plan that can be linked with the Driver’s behaviour as suggested by Mr. Sailesh. Thank you.Answer: We all respond to financial incentives and disincentives. The proposal is simple. Almost all the driving licences issued till 2016\, say\, have been issued in a fashion that did not require the driver to undergo sensitization on road safety. Even today\, we could do much more in terms of such awareness and sensitization going forward. Recent reports suggest that from end-2021\, MoRTH is proposing a Computer-Based Tutorial (CBT) on road safety before any new licence is issued. Clearly\, this CBT shouldn’t be limited to new driving licence applicants. The same CBT should be mandatory for all existing driving licence holders\, to be taken within the next 24 months. Under the latest regulations\, driving licences have to linked with unique biometric IDs. Hence it is very easy to link one’s Aadhaar number to one’s driving licence\, BUT ONLY AFTER the CBT for road safety has been completed by the person. At the end of 24 months\, say December 2023\, any driving licence which has not taken the CBT and not linked with Aadhaar would be invalid. India has developed the Vahan and Sarathi online platforms under MoRTH. Time to leverage them for road safety The proposal is simple. There should be a financial benefit for undergoing this CBT\, by linking it to a discount on premium for their future insurance\, whether health\, vehicle or third party insurance. Insurance companies would happily share part of the discount\, since with fewer accidents\, their payouts would reduce. A list of 34 such companies is athttps://www.irdai.gov.in/ADMINCMS/cms/NormalData_Layout.aspx?page=PageNo264&mid=3.2.10 To come to a common understanding\, IRF could work with MoRTH\, IRDAI and the Insurance companies.   \n\n\n\nQuestion : Crash barriers should be provided where embankment ht. is 1.5 m or more.Answer:Fully agree \n\n\n\nQuestion : I am really interested to know\, what percentage of the vehicles or even NMT travel with any assigned instructions thru signs\, due to lack of enforcement  ??Answer: Would not have the data on this\, perhaps IRF could help check the MoRTH publication. If it is not reflected\, we may suggest to MoRTH that they capture this aspect in future reports. I agree with the point\, lack of enforcement is a significant factor in driver laxity.   \n\n\n\nQuestion: training of road user is missing\, how to tackle this area?Answer: Fully agree\, see proposal in point 5 above. \n\n\n\nQuestion: Noted the importance of enhancing driver skill\, enforcement and other measures in addition to the safer road engineering /infrastructure.Answer:Thank you\, so my point was appreciated by some in the audience. \n\n\n\nQuestion : Hello Sir! in your time space slide about the crash identity\, is it also due to traffic signal stop or road works etc. how you are making sure it is a crash event?Answer: The photo of the crushed Maruti Van I showed was because the driver drove into a parked truck (in the rescue lane\, not on the pavement) during broad daylight\, as per media reports. Apparently the driver had dozed off.  \n\n\n\nQuestion: If a vehicle is tracked in Bengal with a Punjab Number plate\, overspeeding\,  when / how the penalty will be collected\, and deposited in a central fund for improving Road Safety ? When I drive through Canada\, (Toronto) / Vancouver\, and violate\, within 24 hours\, and while I am still in Canada\, I receive an SMS about the violation and the fine to be paid.Answer:Excellent point. Canada’s IT systems enable this with an integrated database\, and this is the norm in most G20 countries. Two important developments in India have already taken place. First\, the Vahan and Sarathi databases of MoRTH. Second\, FASTag RFID stickers have been installed on almost all vehicles traveling between cities\, which gives a Vehicle Unique ID\, that is linked to the vehicle Registration Certificate and a person’s ID proof. In the next few years\, FASTag payments would be used not only in highway toll plazas\, but also in city parking lots and other such spots\, hence there would be very few vehicles left without a FASTag sticker. By 2025\, it would be eminently feasible to track all vehicles across India over the Vahan and Sarathi databases. Then we would be in a position to emulate Canada’s example above.  
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/5th-webinar-on-the-subject-engineering-measures-funding-for-road-safety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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SUMMARY:4th Webinar on the subject "Road Safety Management and Action Plan"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organised the 4th Webinar titled “Road Safety Management and Action Plan” on 18th May 2021 from 16:30 – 19:00 Hrs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFLYER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\, Mr. K.K. Kapila\,  President (Emeritus)\, IRF Geneva introduced the Webinar.  \n\n\n\nThe Webinar was moderated by Dr. Shomik Raj Mehndiratta\, Practice Manager\, Transport – South Asia\, The World Bank and had four eminent Speakers as follows:- \n\n\n\nThe Guest Speaker at the Webinar was Mr. R.K. Pandey\, Member (Projects)\, National Highways Authority of India. \n\n\n\nWelcoming and introducing the guest speaker at the Webinar\, Dr. S. Gangopadhyay\, Chairman\, IRF India Chapter made his Introductory remarks. \n\n\n\n1. Mr.Kailash C. Tiwari\, Consultant\, Australia (Topic : Safe System Approach and Global Performance Targets) \n\n\n\n2. Mr. Krishnan Srinivasan\, Sr. Road Safety Consultant\, The World Bank (Topic: Development of Capacity for Road Safety Management) \n\n\n\n3. Dr. S.M. Sarin\, Former Scientist-G\, CRRI (Topic : Traffic Calming Measures for Enhancing Safety) \n\n\n\n4. Mr. Tony Mathew\, Principal Transport Specialist\, TRL and Dr. John Fletcher\, Principal Consultant\, TRL\, UK (Topic: Systematic Approach for Maximising Road Safety Benefits) \n\n\n\nRecording of Fourth Webinar held on subject “Road Safety Management and Action Plan”
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/4th-webinar-on-the-subject-road-safety-management-and-action-plan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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SUMMARY:3rd Webinar on "Safer Roads for Safety of All Road Users"
DESCRIPTION:The IRF-IC 3rd Webinar on “Safer Roads for Safety of All Road Users” was held on 6th April 2021 from 16:30 Hrs. – 18:30 Hrs. (IST). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFLYER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\, Mr. K.K. Kapila\,  President (Emeritus)\, IRF Geneva introduced the Webinar and the Chief Guest\, Mr. N.N. Sinha\, Secretary\, Rural Department\, Ministry of Rural Development\, Government of India. \n\n\n\nMr. N.N. Sinha addressed the gathering  \n\n\n\nThe Webinar was moderated by Ms. Susanna Zammataro\, DG\, IRF Geneva and had four eminent Speakers as follows:- \n\n\n\n1. Ms. Vassiliki Danelli-Mylona\, Director\, RSI “Panos Mylonas” (Topic : Measures for Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) including School Zone Safety) \n\n\n\n2. Prof. Geetam Tiwari  \, Professor\, IIT Delhi (Topic : Accident Blackspot** : Identification & Mitigation – Method & Countermeasures) \n\n\n\n3. Mr. Greg Smith\,  Global Programme Director\, iRAP (Topic  : Development of Standards for Safe & Forgiving Roads\, including Hill Roads) \n\n\n\n4. Dr. I.K. Pateriya\,  Director\, NRIDA (Topic  : Special Requirements for Road Safety in Rural (Village) Roads) \n\n\n\nRecording of third Webinar held on “Safer Roads for Safety of All Road Users”  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/0Qijr0YXcZw
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/3rd-webinar-on-safer-roads-for-safety-of-all-road-users-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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SUMMARY:2nd Webinar on "Road Safety Engineering for Improved Safety"
DESCRIPTION:IRF India Chapter organized the 2nd Webinar titled “Road Safety Engineering for Improved Safety” on 12th March 2021 from 16:30 – 19:00 Hrs. \nThe Chief Guest at the Webinar was Mr. I.K. Pandey\, Director General (Road Development) and Special Secretary\, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nFLYER\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nWelcoming and introducing the Chief Guest at the Webinar\, Mr. K.K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF Geneva made his Introductory remarks. \nProf. P.K. Sikdar was the Moderator of the webinar\, which featured three eminent Speakers as follows:- \n1. Prof. Satish Chandra\, Director\, CSIR-CRRI (Topic : Understanding Traffic Flow for Managing Road Safety) \n2. Prof. G.J. Joshi\, Professor\, Transportation Engineering & Planning\, Civil Engineering Department\, SVNIT Surat (Topic : Intersection Design & Operation for Road Safety) \n3. Dr. Ammu Gopalakrishnan\, Transportation Safety Division\, 3M India Ltd. (Topic : Design & Provision of Signs and Markings for Road Safety)
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/2nd-webinar-on-road-safety-engineering-for-improved-safety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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SUMMARY:1st Webinar on "Road Safety Engineering & Challenges"
DESCRIPTION:The first Webinar of the Webinar Series\, which was flagged off on 9th February 2021 was organised to commence during the Annual Road Safety Month 2021 and most appropriately was graced by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and MSME\, Mr. Nitin Gadkari as the Chief Guest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFLYER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the outset\, Dr. S. Gangopadhyay\, Chairman\, IRF-IC introduced the Webinar Series and Welcomed the Chief Guest. \n\n\n\nThe Hon’ble Minister inaugurated the Webinar series as also the first Webinar on “Road Safety Engineering & Challenges” on 9th February 2021. \n\n\n\nMr. K.K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF Geneva gave the Keynote Address. \n\n\n\nThe Technical Sessions on the following subjects were moderated by Dr. S. Gangopadhyay\, Chairman\, IRF-IC. \n\n\n\nProf. P.K. Sikdar\, President\, ICT Pvt. Ltd. (Topic : Road Safety Scenario & Challenges in India) \n\n\n\nDr. K. Ravinder\, Sr. Principal Scientist & Head of Transportation Planning & Environment Division\, CSIR-CRRI (Topic : Road Safety Audit & Inspection – A Pro-Active Measure) \n\n\n\nDr. Sewa Ram\, Professor & Head – Transport Planning\, SPA (Topic : Planning & Design of Safe and Forgiving Roads) \n\n\n\nRecording of First Webinar held on “Road Safety Engineering & Challenges”  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/Jyu-VysaHww
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/1st-webinar-on-road-safety-engineering-challenges/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF India webinars
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SUMMARY:Road Safety Week 2019 – First Responder eFD Training on NH-24 Delhi-Meerut Stretch
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nProject Completion Report\n\n\n\nPhotographs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/road-safety-week-2019-first-responder-efd-training-on-nh-24-delhi-meerut-stretch/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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SUMMARY:IRF-PHDCCI Session On Fast Tracking Road Safety
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRECOMMENDATIONS \n\n\n\nPHOTOGRAPHS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs 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. \n\n\n\n“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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe Curtain Raiser focused on the facets that would enable an improved road safety scenario to take it closer to the UN Decadal goals. \n\n\n\nIRF 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. \n\n\n\nThe Featured Event on Road Safety covered on 3 aspects\, through Panel discussions on: \n\n\n\nSafe Roads\, Safe Vehicles\, Safe RidingEducation\, Advocacy\, Behaviour and EnforcementTrauma Care during the Golden Hour\n\n\n\nPanel discussion 1 focused on road infrastructure and safety features of vehicles\, external modifications of vehicles\, annual inspections\, etc. \n\n\n\nPanel 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. \n\n\n\nPanel discussion 3 discussed ways and means to create capacities of trained first responders\, thereby saving precious lives. \n\n\n\nThe Recommendations arising out of these panel discussions were collated in the Concluding Session\, and are being appropriately taken forward for implementation.
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/irf-phdcci-session-on-fast-tracking-road-safety/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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SUMMARY:Seminar on "Environmental Protection and Safety during Construction"
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRECOMMENDATIONS \n\n\n\nPHOTOGRAPHS\n\n\n\nPROCEEDINGS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWarmly 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nMr. 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. \n\n\n\nProfessionals 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nIRF 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. \n\n\n\nThe Featured Event on Road Safety covered on 3 aspects\, through Panel discussions on: \n\n\n\nSafe Roads\, Safe Vehicles\, Safe RidingEducation\, Advocacy\, Behaviour and EnforcementTrauma Care during the Golden Hour\n\n\n\nPanel discussion 1 focused on road infrastructure and safety features of vehicles\, external modifications of vehicles\, annual inspections\, etc. \n\n\n\nPanel 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. \n\n\n\nPanel discussion 3 discussed ways and means to create capacities of trained first responders\, thereby saving precious lives. \n\n\n\nThe Recommendations arising out of these panel discussions were collated in the Concluding Session\, and are being appropriately taken forward for implementation.
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/seminar-on-environmental-protection-and-safety-during-construction/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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SUMMARY:IRF World Road Meeting 2017
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe theme of the WRM 2017 is ‘Safer Roads–Smart Mobility — the engines of growth’. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways\, (MoRTH) Government of India has extended its support to WRM 2017. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT WEBSITE\n\n\n\n\n\nPHOTOGRAPHS
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/world_road_meeting_2017/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20160714T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20160715T235959
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UID:25341-1468454400-1468627199@indiairf.com
SUMMARY:Seminar on “Road Safety – Time for Action’’
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRECOMMENDATIONS \n\n\n\nPROGRAMME\n\n\n\nPHOTOGRAPHS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIRF 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’’ \n\n\n\nThe Seminar would focus on the following subjects : \n\n\n\nSafer Roads – Removal of Black SpotsMotor Vehicle Act and EnforcementRole of ITS in Road SafetyVehicular SafetyLicensing RegimeRoad Safety EducationTrauma Care
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/seminar-on-road-safety-time-for-action/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20151005T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20151006T235959
DTSTAMP:20260510T023005
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T100854Z
UID:25441-1444003200-1444175999@indiairf.com
SUMMARY:9th IRF Regional Conference – “Road Safety Initiatives : Status and the Way Forward”
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRECOMMENDATIONS \n\n\n\nBROCHURE\n\n\n\nPHOTOGRAPHS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHalf 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nBenefits 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.
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/9th-irf-regional-conference-road-safety-initiatives-status-and-the-way-forward/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150117
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SUMMARY:Conference on ‘Status of Road Safety and Safe Mobility Initiatives in India’
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRECOMMENDATIONS \n\n\n\nBROCHURE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nIt 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:- \n\n\n\n• 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/conference-on-status-of-road-safety-and-safe-mobility-initiatives-in-india/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20140913T235959
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SUMMARY:Recommendations of Seminar on 'Road Safety During Dark Hours'
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRECOMMENDATIONS
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/recommendations-of-seminar-on-road-safety-during-dark-hours/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20140902T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20140904T235900
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CREATED:20210409T075338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210418T002919Z
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SUMMARY:SARF/IRF 2014 - "Better Roads Moving Africa"
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT WEBSITE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nWhilst 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. \n\n\n\nCONFERENCE THEME: \n\n\n\nBETTER ROADS – Moving Africa – A multi-disciplinary approach to improve capacity and safety for road transport in Africa \n\n\n\nSuggested papers may address issues relating to but not limited to: \n\n\n\n-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 \n\n\n\nTARGET AUDIENCES \n\n\n\n-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
URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/sarf-irf-2014-better-roads-moving-africa/
CATEGORIES:IRF India events
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