IRF India Chapter

Lecture Series : 2.0 :5th Lecture on the subject “Adoption of Technologies for Better Traffic Management and Road Safety – How and What?”
2024-08-30 18:00 - 19:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | New Delhi, India
The International Road Federation – India Chapter (IRF-IC) recently hosted its 5th lecture as part of the ongoing Lecture Series 2.0. The focus was on “Adoption of Technologies for Better Traffic Management and Road Safety – How and What?”. The Chief Guest at the evening was Mr. Ajay Chaudhry, IPS, Special Commissioner (Traffic), Delhi Police – Traffic and the guest speakers were Dr. S. Velmurugan, Chief Scientist, CRRI, and Mr. Ravikumar D., D&E Head Smart City, Bharat Electronics Ltd.
Special CP, Traffic, highlighted that Lok Adalats are becoming major hindrance for disciplining traffic violators as huge fines get reduced or totally waived off and the violators get away with small fines, which not only results in loss of revenue but also becomes major cause for further traffic violations.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kapila emphasized that promoting a safe transportation system requires a holistic approach including Engineering of roads, Engineering of vehicles, Enforcement, Education and Emergency care. These 5Es have been realized world over as pillars of success to promote road safety. The successful implementation of the 5E’s in road safety results in increased awareness, safer road infrastructure, better compliance with traffic laws, encouragement of responsible behavior, and continuous refinement of safety measures.
Dr. S. Velmurugan, Chief Scientist, CRRI gave a presentation on Integration of Technology and Road Engineering and dwelt on Artificial Intelligence powered ADAS to tackle aspects like road safety, Vehicle Safety Vector and Driver Safety Performance, Mobility Safety Vector, Infrastructure Safety Vector, Education, Awareness Campaign and Emergency Care, Project iRASTE. A detailed presentation is available as part of the Lecture material in this section.
Mr. Ravikumar D, D&E Head, Smart City, Bharat Electronics Ltd., gave his presentation on Sundargarh Smart City and shared the issues on highways, proposed solution for Sundargarh, technologies like Incident response and situation awareness, ANPR and Speed Detection Sensors, Road Ways Sensors, Traffic congestion detection, Over Speed Detection System, Inductive Loop Detection, etc. A detailed presentation is available as part of the lecture material in this section.

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Webinar Series : 2.0 :6th Webinar on the subject "New Age and Perpetual Pavement for Performance and Economy - Technology and design methods for eliminating any requirement of major maintenance of road pavements”
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 | New Delhi, India
IRF India Chapter organized its 6th Webinar of the webinar series, titled “New Age and Perpetual Pavement for Performance and Economy – Technology and Design Methods for eliminating any requirement of major maintenance of Road Pavements” on 19th September 2024 from 17:00 – 18:30 Hrs. The Webinar was well attended by Road Safety Professionals, Research Scholars, Corporates, Highway Engineers, Road Planners, Academician, etc.
Prof. P.K. Sikdar, Advisor, IRF-IC introduced and invited the moderator of the webinar Prof. A. Veeraragavan, Former Professor, IIT Madras.
Prof. A. Veeraragavan welcomed the distinguished Speakers and attendees. The following Speakers make presentation at the Webinar which are available on IRF-IC’s website www.indiairf.com
1. Ms. Atasi Das, Assistant Vice President, G R Infraprojects Limited – Click here for presentation
2. Prof. Nikhil Saboo, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee – Click here for presentation

Lecture Series : 2.0 :6th Lecture on the subject “Evaluation of Safety Performance of Road Infrastructure by Surrogate Measures”
2024-09-27 18:00 - 19:30 | New Delhi, India
The International Road Federation – India Chapter (IRF-IC) recently hosted its 6th lecture as part of the ongoing Lecture Series 2.0. The focus was on “Evaluation of Safety Performance of Road Infrastructure by Surrogate Measures”. The Guest Speakers at the evening were Dr. P. Vedagiri, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay, Dr. S.S. Puwar, Director-Technical, Gawar Construction Limited (GCL) and Prof. Indrajit Ghosh, Professor, Civil Engineering Department, IIT Roorkee.
Dr. P. Vedagiri, described the main objectives of Road Infrastructure, Haddon Matrix for Road Crash. He further highlighted the Risk factors for road traffic injury and road user diversity behavior. He explained the concept of Post Encroachment time representing the difference in time between the passages of the “offended” and “conflicted” road users over a common conflict zone (i.e. area of potential collision).
Dr. S.S. Puwar, explained surrogate safety measures and pyramids of traffic events. He also highlighted his study identifying the surrogate safety measures and their use to evaluate how they affect the crash and intensity of the crash. Microsimulation is applied to extract surrogate safety measures and also develop surrogate safety assessment models (SSAM).
Prof. Indrajit Ghosh, emphasized the analysis of Pedestrian Conflict with Right-Turning Vehicles at Signalized Intersections. He further described the Post Encroachment time, Time to vehicles, time to accidents, Deceleration to safety time, etc. He also pointed out the yielding Behavior of Pedestrians and Vehicles and explained the Modal Dominance Index.

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IRF World Congress 2024
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-18 | Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
About the IRF World Congress 2024
Istanbul – the city on two continents – will be hosting the IRF World Congress on 15-18 October 2024. Held every four years, the IRF World Congress has represented – for almost seven decades – an opportunity to celebrate the road and mobility sectors as enablers of growth and development.
Embracing the theme “Connecting to Empower Mobility: Roads as Enablers of a Sustainable Future for All”, the congress will serve as a platform for global leaders, industry experts, academia, and diverse public and private stakeholders to engage in insightful discussions and collaborative efforts, addressing pivotal issues and exploring innovations within the road and mobility sectors.
“The chosen theme reflects our dedication to envisioning a future where roads serve as pathways to empower mobility in all its forms – whether on foot, on a bicycle, on public transport or a motor vehicle, in urban or rural areas – thus connecting communities and fostering sustainable development on a global scale”, emphasises IRF President, Mr Anouar Benazzouz. “The IRF World Congress 2024 will be an inspiring journey on how to pave the way for a future where roads are part of a transportation system that unites, empowers, and provides access to opportunities to all”, he added.
The mysticism of the East and the modernity of the West, the constant time travel between the past and the future, the balance of the traditional and the modern.

Lecture Series : 2.0 :7th Lecture on the subject “Something must change for better Road Safety Management in India – It is going from Bad to Worse !”
2024-10-25 18:00 - 19:30 | New Delhi, India
The International Road Federation – India Chapter (IRF-IC) recently hosted its 7th lecture as part of the ongoing Lecture Series 2.0. The focus was on “Something must change for better Road Safety Management in India – It is going from Bad to Worse“. The Guest Speakers at the evening were Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, Advisor, WEF & Road Safety Ambassador, IRF-IC, Mr. Naresh Raghvan, TopDriver Education LLP, Hyderabad, TS and Prof. P K Sikdar, Former Director CSIR-CRRI & Advisor IRF-IC
Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, described the Risk factors for diverse road user behavior and 5Es concept of Road Safety. He also moderated the lecture and invited the guest speakers to deliver the talk.
Mr. Naresh Raghvan, explained how to Improve Road Safety via Compulsory Driver Education (CDE). He has created and published india’s first driving manuals on driver education, approved by RTA. He has also created audio-visual driver education courses in english and hindi which are available to general public on udemy.com. He highlighted 50 basic Road Rules which need enforcement & education.
Prof. P K Sikdar, emphasized on Safe System Approach for Road Safety. He further described the concept of 5 Es of Road Safety including – Engineering of roads, Engineering of vehicles, Education & Campaign, Enforcement (24×7 enforcement) & Emergency care. He pointed out the reasons as to why Road Safety was not improving in India.

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Webinar Series : 2.0 :7th Webinar on the subject " Stabilisation in Road Construction – Performance & Economy_Oldest method of pavement quality enhancement still not used routinely; how can this be changed for all future works”
2024-11-06 17:00 - 18:30 | New Delhi, India
IRF India Chapter organized its 7th Webinar of the webinar series, titled “ Stabilisation in Road Construction – Performance & Economy_Oldest method of pavement quality enhancement still not used routinely; how can this be changed for all future works” on 06th November 2024 from 17:00 – 18:30 Hrs. The Webinar was well attended by Road Safety Professionals, Research Scholars, Corporates, Highway Engineers, Road Planners, Academician, etc.
Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, Executive Vice President, IRF-IC introduced and invited the moderator of the webinar Prof. A. Veeraragavan, Former Professor, IIT Madras.
Prof. A. Veeraragavan welcomed the distinguished Speakers and attendees. The following Speakers made presentation at the Webinar –

Dr. Shubham Kalore, Technical Manager – Roads, Zydex Industries Private Limited – Click here for presentation
Dr. Dharamveer Singh, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay – Click here for presentation

Lecture Series : 2.0 :8th Lecture on the subject “Assessment and Management of Road Safety in the School Zone – Who Is Responsible?”
2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:30 | New Delhi, India
As part of the Road Safety Month, IRF-IC hosted its 8 th lecture on “Assessment and Management of Road Safety in the School Zone – Who Is Responsible?”. The Guest of Honour at the evening was Shri D. Sarangi, DG (RD) & SS, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. Shri. K.K. Kapila, President (Emeritus), IRF, Founder President, IRF-IC, Shri. Akhilesh Srivastava, Executive Vice President, IRF-IC & Shri Swatantra Kumar, General Manager,Regulatory Affairs, 3M India Ltd were the Guest Speakers.Prof. Manoranjan Parida, Director, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, was the special guest at the event.
Shri D. Sarangi, highlighted that in the year 2023 around 1.72 lakh road fatalities, with 60% of the victims being vulnerable road users and 35% under the age of 35 were reported in India. He mentioned about “e-Dar” which stands for electronic version of Detailed Accident Report, which collects quicker data and analysis to enhance road safety efforts. This e-DAR is completely working across the country. The 2024 e-DAR report reveals that 4.6% of road accidents in india occurred in school zones, including colleges. He stated that MoRTH plans to introduce road safety education into the school curriculum in upcoming academic session. He also mentioned that Ministry is also working to address major black spots on National Highways.
Shri. K.K. Kapila, addressed the concept of 5Es of road safety namely, Engineering of Roads, Engineering of Vehicles & Policy Intervention, Education & Mass Awareness, Enforcement and Emergency Care. He also highlighted 3 targets to be introduced during the coming months for Road Safety, which includes Helmets, Airbags for two wheelers and Motorcycle Ambulance.
Shri. Akhilesh Srivastava, emphasized about the IRF – IC School Zone Safety Programme. He briefly explained, the school zone safety monitoring portal & capacity building online course details of which are available at our website www.indiairf.com.
Shri Swatantra Kumar, GM, 3M, explained 3M’s Traffic Safety Social Initiatives. He described 3M’s initiatives of creating safer school zone & the work 3M is undertaking in association with IRF-IC.

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Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava
Mr. Swatantra Kumar

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Webinar Series : 2.0 :IRF-IC’s 8th Webinar on the subject “Future of Infrastructure Development and Management Using Innovative Technologies_Hi-tech methods of managing design-construction-operation using AI, BIM, DT for optimizing on every front for best quality and economy”
2025-05-09 17:00 - 18:30 | New Delhi, India
IRF India Chapter organized its 8th Webinar of the webinar series, titled “Future of Infrastructure Development and Management Using Innovative Technologies_Hi-tech methods of managing design-construction-operation using AI, BIM, DT for optimizing on every front for best quality and economy” on 9th May 2025 from 17:00 – 18:30 Hrs. The Webinar was attended by Road Safety Professionals, Research Scholars, Corporates, Highway Engineers, Road Planners, Academician, etc.
Prof. P.K. Sikdar, Advisor, IRF-IC, introduced and invited the moderator of the webinar Prof. Manoranjan Parida, Director, CSIR-CRRI
Prof. Manoranjan Parida, welcomed the distinguished Speakers and attendees. The following Speakers made presentations at the Webinar which are available on IRF-IC’s website www.indiairf.com
– Mr. Venkata Subba Rao Chunduru, Director, Arcadis IBI Group highlighted the anatomy and importance of Digital Twin. He emphasized about how digital twin works and its uses in different Road safety cases like hazard detection & proactive interventions, work zone & construction risk management, incident managements and emergency response, intelligent traffic operations. – Click here for presentation
– Mr. Bharani Kumar Depuru, CEO – AiSPRY & 360DigiTMG, explained any AI Project should started with 9 steps, which include- business understanding, data collection, data understanding, research on data and similar problems solved, Data Pre – processing, Model Building, Evaluation, Deployment and Model Monitoring & Maintenance. He also talked about few key accomplished projects which aligned with AI.
Prof. Manoranjan Parida, concluded the session by adding, that CRRI was deeply engaged in the development of new materials where AI based application is also being used. Combination of AI based application and new materials gives very strong and effective solution to industry, looking for practical interventions.

Lecture Series : 2.0 :9th Lecture on the subject “Traffic Enforcement in India – Why is it not successful in achieving Correction in Behaviour of Road Users ?’’
2025-05-23 18:00 - 19:30 | New Delhi, India
As part of the Road Safety Month, IRF-IC hosted its 9th lecture on “Traffic Enforcement in India – Why is it not successful in achieving Correction in Behaviour of Road Users ?”.
Ms. Monika Bhardwaj, IPS, Additional Commissioner of Police, Traffic (Zone-I), Delhi and Mr. Gurpreet Singh Basra, Business Unit Head – Traffic & Transit, Amnex Infotechnologies Pvt. Ltd. were the Guest Speakers.
Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, President, IRF – IC, delivered the welcome address and opening remarks. He also provided a brief overview of the objectives and initiatives of the International Road Federation – India Chapter’s Lecture Series.
Prof. P. K. Sikdar, Advisor, IRF – IC, provided a brief overview of the lecture topic and introduced guest speakers of the event.
Ms. Monika Bhardwaj, highlighted the behavior of road users, citing data on traffic challans. She mentioned that over the past five years, approximately 75 to 80 Lakhs challans have been issued annually. She mentioned that around 1,800 new vehicles are being registered daily in Delhi and it has already very high vehicle density. The lifespan of diesel vehicles is up to 10 years and for petrol vehicles, it is up to 15 years. However, the lifespan of approximately 55 to 60 Lakhs vehicles have already expired, yet many of them are possibly still operating on the roads in Delhi. Vehicles that have exceeded their permitted lifespan should no longer be on the roads, as they significantly contribute to the pollution problem in Delhi. To correct road user behavior, it is essential to address infrastructural gaps. Problems such as lack of proper road signage and markings need to be identified and resolved. There is a noticeable lack of awareness among road users regarding traffic norms and safety measures. Many people are unaware of road signages and markings, despite holding a valid driving license. She suggested 5 E’s to be implemented actively, which translates to Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Engagement, and Evaluation to correct Road user behavior. Click Here
Mr. Gurpreet Singh Basra, emphasized about the different problems in which he highlighted the Cultural Normalization attitude in Road Users. He also mentioned that Enforcement in India must evolve from being a manual, reactive mechanism to a strategically designed behavioural ecosystem. He also highlighted that Technology offers the means, but the success lies in aligning systems with human psychology – certainty of detection, fairness of action, and clarity of consequence. Click Here
For full lecture recording and presentation of Mr. Gurpreet Singh Basra, visit IRF-IC’s website at https://www.indiairf.com

9th Lecture on the subject “Traffic Enforcement in India – Why is it not successful in achieving Correction in Behaviour of Road Users ?’’
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Webinar Series : 2.0 :IRF-IC’s 9th Webinar on the subject “Capacity Augmentation & Service Life Enhancement of Bridges” - Managing assets for maximizing service life and serviceability demands innovative and modern technologies
2025-06-13 16:00 - 17:30 | New Delhi, India
IRF India Chapter organized its 9th Webinar of the webinar series, titled “Capacity Augmentation & Service Life Enhancement of Bridges” – Managing assets for maximizing service life and serviceability demands innovative and modern technologies” on 13th June 2025 from 16:00 – 17:30 Hrs. The Webinar was attended by Road Safety Professionals, Research Scholars, Corporates, Highway Engineers, Road Planners, Academician, etc.
Prof. P.K. Sikdar, Advisor, IRF-IC, introduced and invited the moderator of the webinar Mr. S. K. Puri, Executive Director, ICT Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. S. K. Puri, welcomed the distinguished Speakers and attendees. The following Speakers made presentations at the Webinar which are available on IRF-IC’s website www.indiairf.com Click Here
– Dr. N. Anandavalli, Director, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai, stressed that India must shift to smarter solutions for infrastructure monitoring. She highlighted how modern technologies such as advanced instrumentation, AI, and data analysis can help identify internal damages that are often missed during manual inspections. She said that Bridges are the lifelines of our transport networks. Maintaining them in good condition is crucial for both safety and accessibility. She added that environmental factors, water exposure, air pollution, and increasing traffic loads lead to faster deterioration of infrastructure, making timely detection and repair imperative and most important. Using AI-based systems and embedded sensors — an approach known as Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) — can allow engineers to detect issues early, understand better the damage patterns, and plan maintenance more effectively. However, Dr. Anandavalli also pointed out a major challenge where, India was importing critical sensors at a very high cost. She opined that it is time we invested in developing our own sensor technology to reduce dependence on imports and make large-scale infrastructure monitoring more affordable. Click Here
– Dr. Gopal Rai, CEO, Dhirendra Group of Company (DGC), explained the importance of Bridge Rehabilitation. He highlighted that while SHM systems offer many benefits over traditional inspections, their high cost remains a key hurdle. These technologies are essential for ensuring the safety and extending the lifespan of our bridges and tunnels, but they must become more accessible and affordable for widespread use. He also talked about band stressing method and groove laminate with their applications. Click Here

Lecture Series : 2.0 :10th Lecture on the subject “Safety of Motorised Two-Wheelers in India – How to Tackle it through Road & Vehicle Design Options?”
2025-07-04 18:00 - 19:30 | New Delhi, India
As part of the Road Safety Month, IRF-IC hosted its 10th lecture on “Safety of Motorised Two-Wheelers in India – How to Tackle it through Road & Vehicle Design Options?”.
Dr. Rohit Baluja, President, Institute of Road Traffic Education was the Moderator at the event. Mr. Prashant K. Banerjee, Executive Director, Society of Indian Automobiles Manufacturers and Dr. Ravi Sekhar, Chief Scientist, CSIR – Central Road Research Institute were the Guest Speakers.
Mr. K. K. Kapila, President (Emeritus), IRF & Founder President, IRF-IC delivered the welcoming and opening remarks in the lecture. He mentioned that safe technological systems including ABS brakes for all two-wheelers cannot be ignored. He also stressed on the need for mandating airbags for two-wheelers and the helmets which do not allow a vehicle to start till worn.
Dr. Rohit Baluja, emphasized the necessity for designated driving lanes to boost the safety of two-wheeler drivers, who are among the most vulnerable road users alongside pedestrians. He also mentioned that India needs to create its own vehicular safety systems instead of copying others. Click Here
Mr. Prashant K. Banerjee, highlighted – India accounts for the highest road fatalities in the world. He also mentioned despite passenger vehicles adhering to best safety norms and having ultra-modern safety features installed, there is a lack of holistic enforcement procedures, a level-playing field and awareness amongst consumers regarding safer mobility. Click Here
Dr. Ravi Sekhar, explained importance of Anti-lock Braking System (ABC) and Combined Braking System (CBS). He also addressed Road & Vehicle Design Solutions through IRC:SP:150-2025 Recommended Practices for the Planning and Designing of Motorized Two-Wheeler Lanes. Click Here
For full lecture recording and presentation of Dr. Ravi Sekhar, visit IRF-IC’s website at https://www.indiairf.com

10th Lecture on the subject “Safety of Motorised Two-Wheelers in India – How to Tackle it through Road & Vehicle Design Options?”
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Webinar Series : 2.0 :IRF-IC’s 10 th Webinar on the subject “Asset Management for Roads and Bridges” - Every asset needs to be managed for maintenance management using modern tools and techniques
2025-07-11 16:00 - 17:30 | New Delhi, India
IRF India Chapter organized its 10th Webinar of the webinar series, titled “Asset Management for Roads and Bridges” – Every asset needs to be managed for maintenance management using modern tools and techniques on 11 th July 2025 from 16:00 – 17:30 Hrs. The Webinar was attended by Road Safety Professionals, Research Scholars, Corporates, Highway Engineers, Road Planners, Academicians, etc.
Prof. P.K. Sikdar, Advisor, IRF-IC, introduced and invited the Moderator of the webinar
Prof. A. Veeraragavan (Retd.), IIT Chennai. Click Here
Prof. A. Veeraragavan (Retd.), welcomed the distinguished Speakers and attendees.
Mr. Satyakam Sahu, Regional Director, Lea Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd., Click Here highlighted different objectives of Implementing RAMS. System design, System Development & Integration, System Implementation, Data Collection, Preparation of Asset Management plans and training & capacity building are different components of Road Asset Management System. He also added that IRC codes and guidelines are used in the RAMS. He also explained IT applications that are used in Road Asset Management. – Click here for complete presentation

Dr. Narayan Chandra Pal, Technical Expert Advisor – PWD & OBCC, Govt. of Odisha, Click Here talked about a misconception that a bridge once constructed does not require any substantial maintenance for the first couple of decades. Bridge management is not merely a routine, but an art, which ensures that bridges remain fit for their intended purpose over a long period at minimum life cycle cost. He gave various examples of bridge collapses in India along with the causes behind them and the follow up action plans that were implemented. – Click here for complete presentation

Prof. P.K. Sikdar, concluded the session by adding that without continuous and regularly collected data, effective asset management was not possible. Without a dedicated inspection fund, how can the asset management be effectively carried out. Bridges should be analyzed within the framework of bridge asset management.

Lecture Series : 2.0 :11 th Lecture on the subject “What is a Totally Ideal (Correct and standard) Emergency Response System with All its Components ?”
2025-07-18 18:00 - 19:30 | New Delhi, India
As part of the Road Safety Month, IRF-IC hosted its 11th lecture on “What is a Totally Ideal (Correct and standard) Emergency Response System with All its Components ?”.
Mr. K. K. Kapila, President (Emeritus), IRF and Founder President, IRF-IC was the Moderator at the event. Prof. (Dr.) Amit Gupta, Professor of Surgery, JPN Apex Trauma Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi and Dr. Dnyaneshwar Shelke, Chief Operating Officer – Emergency Medical Services, BVG India Ltd. were the Guest Speakers. Vote of thanks was given by Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, President, IRF-IC.
Mr. K. K. Kapila, President (Emeritus), IRF & Founder President, IRF-IC delivered the welcoming address which set the tone to the Lecture and introduced speakers in the event. He mentioned about a trauma care curriculum prepared jointly by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, JPN-AIIMS Trauma Centre, World Health Organisation and IRF-IC. This was formally released by the Hon’ble Health Minister in 2019.
Dr. Amit Gupta, emphasized the ideal emergency response system with its structure and entire components. A system of care which ensures on site availability of life support, measures dispensed by informed / trained manpower, supported by centrally controlled patient retrieval and ambulance system, with backup from general and speciality hospital for definitive care, is basically the emergency response system. He explained care systems with all the challenges during trauma, including emergency care system framework proposed by WHO. Click Here

Dr. Dnyaneshwar Shelke, highlighted EMS process interventions for trauma care in BVG India Ltd. He mentioned about a good samaritan app – an initiative to encourage bystanders to provide immediate help to accident victims which increases the speed of initial response and reduces the time to stabilization. It’s key feature is to send emergency notifications to users in the vicinity of accidents, offer medical assistance instructions until help arrives and ensure that Good Samaritans are protected under the law. Click Here

For full lecture recording and presentation of both the speakers, visit IRF-IC’s website at https://www.indiairf.com

Lecture Series : 2.0 :11 th Lecture on the subject “What is a Totally Ideal (Correct and standard) Emergency Response System with All its Components ?”
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IRF-IC’s 11 th Webinar on the subject “Revolution in Infrastructure Development by 3D Concrete Printing - Penetration of this revolution is insignificant so far; how to overcome the limitations and make it for routine adoption”
2025-08-28 16:00 - 17:30 | New Delhi, India
IRF India Chapter organized its 11 th Webinar of the webinar series, titled “Revolution in Infrastructure Development by 3D Concrete Printing – Penetration of this revolution is insignificant so far; how to overcome the limitations and make it for routine adoption” on 28 th August 2025 from 16:00 – 17:30 Hrs. The Webinar wasattended by Road Safety Professionals, Research Scholars, Corporates, Highway Engineers, Road Planners, Academicians, etc.
Prof. P.K. Sikdar, Advisor, IRF-IC, introduced and invited the Moderator of the webinar
Prof. N. Raghavan, Former Professor of Practice, IIT Madras.Prof. N. Raghavan, welcomed the distinguished Speakers and attendees. Click Here
Dr. Shashank Shekhar, Co-founder and CEO, MiCoB Pvt. Ltd., Click Here highlighted concrete is the most prevalent construction material due to its low cost and durability. MiCoB works extensively with Indian Defence, built 3D printed bunker to provide better protection to front-line soldiers guarding the country’s border with China in the Ladakh sector. 3D- printed permanent defences have been constructed and were trial tested against T90 tank as well. He also added some limitation of 3D-concrete printing which includes: Higher cost, Limited pilot projects, long term durability & structural performance data and lack of standards and testing protocols. He also explained the way forward for these limitations – Click here for complete presentation.

Dr. Biranchi Panda, Assistant Professor, IIT Guwahat, showed different concrete printing machines with their applications. He emphasized that Yield stress, viscosity and time dependent property were important for concrete printing. Printing can be improvedwith nanoclay and due to its electrical attraction force, produced a denser microstructure, which corresponded to a higher static yield stress at rest. During flow, the viscosity decreased as the particles progressively separated and aligned in the direction of the flow due to electrical repulsion leading to improved printing. He explained that 3D-printing materials with higher binder content are prone to shrinkage,lowers the sustainability and increases the cost. Click Here

IRF-IC’s Webinar on the subject “Reducing Road Accidents through Intelligent Data Evaluation”
2025-09-26 16:00 - 17:30 | New Delhi, India
IRF India Chapter organized its Webinar, titled “Reducing Road Accidents through Intelligent Data Evaluation” on 26 th September 2025 from 16:00 – 17:30 Hrs. The Webinar was attended by Road Safety Professionals, Research Scholars, Corporates, Highway Engineers, Road Planners, Academicians, etc.
Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, President, IRF-IC as a Moderator welcomed the distinguished Speakers and attendees. Click Here
Mr. Girikumar Kumaresh, Principal Advisor Road Safety, Director for Future Moblity at Bosch India, highlighted that India accounts for 11% of the global deaths from road accidents. Fatalities in India are unacceptably high at 172,000 fatalities. India needs holistic approach involving joining hands with all stakeholders. He also felt that besides global solutions, India needs country specific adaptations emerging out of global technology adapted to local use case and identification of local use cases. New Technologies like ADAS, Connectivity are huge enablers to reduce fatalities in India. There exists huge potential to develop solutions using Data from vehicles and infrastructure. Click Here
Mr. Venkata Subba Rao Chunduru, Director, Arcadis IBI Group, highlighted that most of the time our focus is on analyzing past incidents and designing solutions based on that analysis. While the past reveals important trends, it is not enough when it comes to prevention. What we truly need are predictable, repeatable, and preventable approaches—powered by the right kind of data that enables us to anticipate and stop road accidents before they happen. He also added – Owning a car is not the issue, it is the driver behavior that truly matters when it comes to improving road safety. He also explained his two case studies during the webinar. Click Here
Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, concluded the session by adding – Analyzing accident patterns through data helps to identify high-risk zones and implement targeted safety measures. It also involves collecting, processing and analyzing various data sources to predict accident and enable timely interventions.

IRF-IC’s Webinar on the subject “Smart Roads, Smarter Insights: AI- Powered Video Analytics Transforming Transportation”
2025-10-16 16:00 - 17:00 | New Delhi, India
IRF India Chapter organized a Webinar, titled “Smart Roads, Smarter Insights: AI-Powered Video Analytics Transforming Transportation” on 16th October 2025 from 16:00 – 17:00 Hrs. The Webinar was attended by Road Safety Professionals, Research Scholars, Corporates, Highway Engineers, Road Planners, Academicians, etc.
Prof. P.K. Sikdar, Advisor, IRF-IC, welcomed and introduced the Speaker and attendees.
Mr. Bharani Kumar Depuru, CEO – AiSPRY & 360DigiTMG, highlighted that video analytics can reduce road maintenance lifecycle costs by up to 30% and improve traffic flow efficiency by 50% through real – time detection of infrastructure damage and predictive traffic management – transforming reactive road management into proactive, data –driven decision making. He shared that AI focus on identifying different types of road cracks by recording when a crack was first observed and when it was last monitored, by tracking how many such cracks exists along specific stretches of road. The primary challenge lies in accurate and consistent data collection. Click Here
India has a significant issue with potholes and it was not only important to identify their locations but also to measure the depth and classify them as small or large. In addition, it was critical to assess the types of raw materials that can be reused to fill potholes, repair alligator cracks and address curb damage—ensuring that the methods and materials used are compliant with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) standards. The AI system allows for estimation of the cost and time required to repair potholes, as well as the level of disruption that might occur when roads are blocked for maintenance. All of this can be analyzed and planned in advance. This helps government bodies to make informed decisions when issuing tenders. When vendors submit their bids, authorities will have a clear understanding of what the bids offers
Furthermore, the data collected through AI can be used to build an efficient traffic management system.
For full webinar recording and presentation of the speaker, visit IRF-IC’s website at https://www.indiairf.com

12th Lecture on the subject “Research & Developments in Autonomous Vehicle Technologies in India - Their Potential in Road Safety and Implementability”
2025-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | New Delhi, India
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”.
Mr. 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.

Mr. K. K. Kapila, President (Emeritus), IRF & Founder President, IRF-IC welcomed the guest speakers and set the tone to the Lecture.
Dr. 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

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
For full lecture recording and presentation of both the speakers, visit IRF-IC’s website at https://www.indiairf.com

12th Lecture on the subject “Research & Developments in Autonomous Vehicle Technologies in India - Their Potential in Road Safety and Implementability”
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Launch of National Road Safety Mission for Schools
2025-11-20 16:30 - 19:30 | New Delhi, India
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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The event included an engaging panel discussion, where invited panellists shared valuable insights, experiences, and best practices related to:

Facilitating the creation of Safe School Zones across India
Implementing structured road safety education for students and their families

The 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.

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Lecture Series : 3.0 :1st Lecture on the subject “Sustainable Materials & Circular Economy in Road Construction”
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:30 | New Delhi, India
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.
Mr. 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.
Prof. 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,”.
Dr. 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.
Dr. 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.
Mr. 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.
Mr. Dhruv Rathi discussed about GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer), highlighted its sustainability and performance advantages.

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Dr. Ambika BehlDr. Satish Pandey (CRRI)Mr. Dhruv Rathi

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International Road Federation (India Chapter)-Foundation Day
2026-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | New Delhi, India
International Road Federation – India Chapter (IRF-IC) celebrated 15 years of its establishment, reflecting on a journey driven by purpose, partnerships and an unwavering commitment to road safety and safer mobility. The Foundation Day programme was graced by senior dignitaries on the dais – including Mr. K. K. Kapila, Founder President, IRF-IC, Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, President, IRF-IC, Prof. Manoranjan Parida, Former Director, CRRI-New Delhi, Mr. Pawan Kant, CEO, Interise Investment Managers Ltd. and Prof. P.K.Sikdar, Advisor, IRF-IC, whose presence and insights reinforced the importance of collective responsibility in saving lives on our roads.
Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, President, IRF – IC, delivered the welcome address at the event.
Mr. K. K. Kapila, Founder President, IRF – IC, took through an inspiring video presentation capturing the IRF-IC journey from 2011 to 2025, highlighting the formative years that laid the foundation for a strong, credible and action-oriented institution.
Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, shared a compelling vision on the road ahead, outlining IRF-IC’s future direction, priorities and commitment to strengthening the School Zone Safety and 5E approach to road safety in the years to come.
The Events Highlights were:

Bytes from IRF-IC’s founder members and past members, reflecting on shared milestones, challenges and collective achievements over the last 15 years.
A presentation from esteemed member 3M on their range of products and their contribution to making roads safer. A small exhibit of the products were showcased.
A Road Safety pledge to observe the ongoing Road Safety Month.
Award to recognise contribution’s by Industry members and the IRF-IC staff.

As we steps into its 16th year, we remain committed to working with governments, industry, academia and communities to transform intent into impact—because safer roads save lives.

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IRF-IC’s Webinar on the subject “Technologies in Infrastructure: Role of AI and IoT in Traffic Safety Monitoring”
2026-07-02 16:00 - 17:30 | New Delhi, India
IRF India Chapter organized its Webinar of the webinar series 3.0, titled “Technologies in Infrastructure: Role of AI and IoT in Traffic Safety Monitoring” on 2nd July 2026 from 16:00 – 17:30 Hrs. The Webinar was well attended by Road Safety Professionals, Research Scholars, Corporates, Highway Engineers, Road Planners, Academician, etc.
Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, Advisor, IRF-IC and moderator of the webinar introduced and invited the distinguished Speakers.
The following Speakers made presentation at the Webinar –

Mr. Rahul Mehra, Co-Founder, Roadcast Tech Solutions – Click here for presentation

Mr. Hardik Dave, Founder & CEO, Roadvision AI –Click here for presentation

Prof. Amit Agarwal, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Roorkee –Click here for presentation

Mr. Amarjeet Dangi, Founder & CEO, Clavrit –Click here for presentation

Click here to view the summary of Webinar

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Lecture Series: 3.0 :2nd Lecture on the subject “Low Cost, High Impact Road Safety Improvements for Cities”
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | New Delhi, India
Welcome Address
Speaker: Mr. K.K. KapilaPresident Emeritus, International Road Federation | Founder-President, IRF India Chapter
Mr. K.K. Kapila welcomed the participants and emphasized that road safety is no longer dependent only on expensive infrastructure projects. He highlighted that low-cost, evidence-based engineering interventions such as traffic calming, safer intersections, improved lighting, and raised pedestrian crossings can significantly reduce road crashes and fatalities. He stressed that India’s road safety challenge requires stronger institutional coordination, better enforcement, reliable crash data, and political commitment to implement Vision Zero principles effectively.
Moderator’s Opening Remarks
Speaker: Mr. Akhilesh SrivastavaPresident, ITS India Forum
Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava set the context by presenting alarming road safety statistics, including the high number of fatalities among young adults and school children. He emphasized that road safety is equally critical in cities and on highways and highlighted the importance of integrating technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), and data-driven interventions with engineering solutions to reduce fatalities.
Speaker: Prof. Geetam TiwariEmeritus Professor & Former Chair Professor, TRIPP
Prof. Geetam Tiwari explained the Safe System Approach (Vision Zero), emphasizing that road systems should accommodate human error rather than expect perfect behavior. She stressed that 30 km/h urban speed limits, self-enforcing road designs, lane narrowing, roundabouts, raised crossings, traffic calming, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure provide the highest safety benefits at relatively low cost. She also highlighted that infrastructure design has a greater impact on road safety than awareness campaigns alone.
Speaker: Mr. Jitendra KaushikCEO, Onnyx Electronisys Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Jitendra Kaushik showcased an AI-powered Green Corridor Solution that gives priority to ambulances by automatically coordinating traffic signals using GPS and AI without requiring new hardware. The system tracks emergency vehicles, dynamically changes traffic signals, alerts police during delays, and reduces ambulance response time. He also emphasized that smarter traffic signal management and intelligent enforcement can improve compliance while saving lives at minimal cost.
Speaker: Ms. Aswathy DilipManaging Director, ITDP India
Ms. Aswathy Dilip highlighted that many Indian streets remain unsafe because they prioritize vehicle movement over pedestrians and cyclists. She advocated for Healthy Streets featuring continuous footpaths, protected cycling lanes, safe crossings, refuge islands, narrower carriageways, better lighting, and traffic calming. She also showcased successful examples from Indian cities such as Pune, Chennai, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Srinagar, and Nagpur, demonstrating that safer streets can be achieved through practical, low-cost urban design interventions.
School Zone Safety: Low-Cost Interventions for Child Safety
Speaker: Mr. Jasvinder DuhanProgram Manager, International Road Federation (IRF) India Chapter
Mr. Jasvinder Duhan presented the IRF India Chapter’s School Zone Safety Programme, highlighting how simple, low-cost engineering measures can significantly improve child safety around schools. He explained that the Programme combines traffic calming measures, speed reduction, rumble strips, high-visibility road markings, school zone signage, pedestrian crossings, and stakeholder participation to create safer school environments. Drawing on IRF’s implementation experience, he emphasized that road safety education alone is insufficient unless children experience safe infrastructure in their daily journey. The Programme promotes collaboration among road authorities, traffic police, schools, parents, and local communities to build a long-term culture of road safety, with pilot projects demonstrating an expected 40–50% reduction in school zone crashes and fatalities.
Overall Discussion Summary
The panel unanimously agreed that achieving Vision Zero requires shifting from expensive infrastructure projects to cost-effective, evidence-based engineering, AI-enabled technologies, and people-centric street design. The discussion emphasized reducing vehicle speeds, protecting vulnerable road users, improving emergency response systems, strengthening enforcement, and promoting collaboration among government agencies to create safer and more sustainable cities.

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Global Road Infratech Summit & Expo 2027
2027-01-14 - 2027-01-15 | Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi, India
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The Global Road Infratech Summit (GRIS) 2027 is the flagship Conference and Exhibition of the International Road Federation- India Chapter, bringing together policy makers, road agencies, infrastructure developers, consultants, technology providers, academia and industry leaders from India and various countries of the world.
As India continues its transformation through unprecedented investments in highways, expressways, urban mobility systems and logistics corridors, GRIS 2027 will serve as a premier platform to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, discuss policy reforms and foster partnerships that advance safer, smarter and more sustainable transport infrastructure.
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