BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IRF India Chapter - ECPv5.16.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IRF India Chapter X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://indiairf.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IRF India Chapter REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251114T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251114T193000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035842 CREATED:20251125T175753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T192338Z UID:32437-1763143200-1763148600@indiairf.com SUMMARY:12th Lecture on the subject “Research & Developments in Autonomous Vehicle Technologies in India - Their Potential in Road Safety and Implementability” DESCRIPTION:As part of the Road Safety Lecture Series\, IRF-IC hosted its 12th lecture on “Research & Developments in Autonomous Vehicle Technologies in India – Their Potential in Road Safety and Implementability”.  \nMr. K. K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF and Founder President\, IRF-IC was the Moderator at the event. Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava\, President\, IRF-IC\, Dr. P Rajalakshmi\, Professor\, TIHAN (Hyd)\, IIT Hyderabad and Dr. A. Mohan Rao\, Click Here Chief Scientist & Head (ESD)\, Central Road Research Institute\, New Delhi were the Guest Speakers. \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nMr. K. K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF & Founder President\, IRF-IC welcomed the guest speakers and set the tone to the Lecture. \nDr. P Rajalakshmi said India’s target for autonomous vehicles (AVs) involves a phased approach\, aiming for widespread use of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) like lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control by 2030\, followed by the introduction of Level 3 and 4 vehicles in specific urban areas and controlled routes by 2040. She said\, “As India embarks on a mission to lead in autonomous mobility by 2047\, our key goals include boosting market growth and developing AVs suited for India’s complex traffic conditions\,”. According to her\, the country does not have a specific\, explicit law or set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for deployment and operation of autonomous vehicles. “The existing legal framework\, primarily the Motor Vehicles Act\, 1988 and the Indian Penal Code\, 1960\, does not directly address the unique challenges posed by autonomous technology and the issue of liability\,” Rajalakshmi added that comprehensive regulatory framework will address the safety\, liability\, ethics and data privacy concerns specific to autonomous vehicles. Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava said as of 2025\, many vehicles globally were still at level 1 or level 2 autonomy (i.e.\, driver-assistance systems) rather than full self-driving. Autonomous fleets (Level 4) were operational only in select cities globally. The global AV market was projected to grow strongly\, Mr. Srivastava added. Regulatory and liability issues for autonomous driving vary widely and were still evolving and the uptake of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) (Level 1/2) in India was growing\,” he said. Click Here \nFor full lecture recording and presentation of both the speakers\, visit IRF-IC’s website at https://www.indiairf.com \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 \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 \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 12th Lecture on the subject “Research & Developments in Autonomous Vehicle Technologies in India - Their Potential in Road Safety and Implementability”\n by IRF-IC \n \nhttps://indiairf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/12th%20Lecture%20Recording.mp3 URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/12th-lecture-on-the-subject-research-developments-in-autonomous-vehicle-technologies-in-india-their-potential-in-road-safety-and-implementability/ LOCATION:New Delhi\, India CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF-IC lecture series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://indiairf.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Untitled-design-15.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251120T163000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251120T193000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035842 CREATED:20260209T104310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T104820Z UID:32716-1763656200-1763667000@indiairf.com SUMMARY:Launch of National Road Safety Mission for Schools DESCRIPTION:The National Road Safety Mission for Schools was successfully launched on 20th November 2025 at the India International Centre\, Kamaladevi Complex\, New Delhi\, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. \nThe event witnessed enthusiastic participation from policymakers\, education leaders\, road safety experts and other key stakeholders committed to improving road safety for school-going children across India. \nThe Mission is a joint initiative of the International Road Federation – India Chapter and Academia Axis Edtech Private Limited\, a member of IRF-IC\, aimed at promoting responsible and mature road user behavior with a special focus on children\, schools\, and surrounding communities. \nThe programme was formally launched by Ms. Anu Jain\, Director\, Secretary\, Ministry of Education\, who emphasized the urgent need for structured road safety education and the creation of safer school zones to address the growing concerns of road accidents involving children. \nThe event included an engaging panel discussion\, where invited panellists shared valuable insights\, experiences\, and best practices related to: \n\nFacilitating the creation of Safe School Zones across India\nImplementing structured road safety education for students and their families\n\nThe launch event successfully set the foundation for the National Road Safety Mission for Schools and marked an important step towards nurturing responsible road behaviour among young citizens while strengthening India’s commitment to safer roads. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation of Launch of National Road Safety Mission for Schools \n  \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 \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 Recording\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audio Recording\n \n https://indiairf.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NRSMS%20Audio%20Recording.mp3 URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/launch-of-national-road-safety-mission-for-schools/ LOCATION:New Delhi\, India CATEGORIES:IRF India events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiairf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251216T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251216T193000 DTSTAMP:20260412T035842 CREATED:20260120T124859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T130145Z UID:32610-1765908000-1765913400@indiairf.com SUMMARY:Lecture Series : 3.0 :1st Lecture on the subject “Sustainable Materials & Circular Economy in Road Construction” DESCRIPTION:As part of the Road Safety Lecture Series supported by Maruti Suzuki\, IRF-IC hosted its new Series 3.0 on the theme of “Vision Zero India: Integrating Safety\, Sustainability and Technology in Infra” which commenced with a Lecture on the topic of “Sustainable Materials & Circular Economy in Road Construction”. Mr. K. K. Kapila\, President (Emeritus)\, IRF and Founder President\, IRF-IC was the Moderator at the event. Dr. Ambika Behl\, Sr. Principal Scientist\, CSIR-CRRI\, New Delhi\, Dr. Satish Pandey\, Sr. Principal Scientist & Head\, CSIR-CRRI\, New Delhi and Mr. Dhruv Rathi\, Director\, Shri Rathi Steel Group were the Guest Speakers. \nMr. Akhilesh Srivastava\, President\, IRF – IC\, delivered the welcome address and provided a brief overview of the objectives and initiatives of the International Road Federation – India Chapter’s Lecture Series. \nProf. Manoranjan Parida\, Director\, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute was the Guest of Honour at the event. He mentioned that to address waste management challenges involving plastic\, steel slag\, red mud\, construction and demolition debris\, municipal solid waste\, CRRI how developed innovative materials and technologies for road construction\, including steel slag technology that used processed steel industry waste as a substitute for natural aggregates. India’s first National Highway steel slag road section was constructed on NH-66 (Mumbai–Goa National Highway)\, resulting in a stronger\, more eco-friendly pavement that was 30% shallower than conventional roads\,”. \nDr. Satish Pandey stated that innovative products included plastic-modified bitumen and geocells developed from end-of-life plastic in collaboration with entities such as BPCL. He noted that “Bio-bitumen” was produced through the pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass\, offering durable and cost-effective alternative to conventional bitumen suitable for varied climatic conditions. He also highlighted Ecofix\, a ready-to-use pothole repair mix\, as an instant solution for distressed roads during monsoon. This had been used by the Delhi government and being explored by few other States. \nDr. Ambika Behl said that road construction was one of the biggest environmental polluters in the country\, contributing to 37% of emissions. She pointed out that Roads and Highways being built with an expected lifespan of 25–30 years\, including the Delhi–Mumbai Highway\, were getting damaged within two years. She emphasized the need for sustainable road infrastructure. \nMr. K. K. Kapila mentioned that despite major advances in the road infratech sector\, the country still stood at the crossroads of safety\, sustainability and innovation. We must reaffirm our commitment to building safe\, efficient and sustainable roads\, with the Road to Vision Zero aiming for both Carbon Zero and Fatality Zero. \nMr. Dhruv Rathi discussed about GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer)\, highlighted its sustainability and performance advantages. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations by :\nDr. Ambika BehlDr. Satish Pandey (CRRI)Mr. Dhruv Rathi \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 \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 Recording\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audio Recording\n \n https://indiairf.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Webinar3-0-1.mp3 URL:https://indiairf.com/irf_india_events/sustainable-materials-circular-economy-in-road-construction/ LOCATION:New Delhi\, India CATEGORIES:IRF India events,IRF-IC lecture series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://indiairf.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Untitled-design-15.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR