TWO-DAY GLOBAL ROAD INFRATECH SUMMIT & EXPO CONCLUDES WITH STRESS ON CONSTRUCTING SUSTAINABLE INFRATECH AND SAFER ROADS
New Delhi: Eminent infrastructure and road safety experts from across the world taking part in a Two-day Global Road Infratech Summit & Expo (GRIS) have stressed on the need of finding and developing on innovative solutions, best practices, and policies transform India’s roads for the future.
“Despite major advances in the road Infratech sector, the country still stands at the crossroads of safety, sustainability, and innovation, we must reaffirm our commitment to building safe, efficient, and sustainable roads.
The Road to Vision Zero – both aims for Carbon Zero and Fatality Zero” said Mr K K Kapila, President Emeritus , International Road Federation (IRF) a global road safety body working for better and safer roads worldwide .
“Every year, over 1.7 lakh lives are lost on Indian roads, a crisis that demands urgent intervention. While global road fatalities have declined by 5%, India has seen a 10% rise, underscoring the need for technology-driven, policy-backed, and infrastructure-led interventions.” Said Mr Kapila.
As India progresses towards becoming a $5 trillion economy, infrastructure plays a pivotal role in enabling economic growth, connectivity, and road safety. Despite major advancements, road congestion, safety concerns, climate resilience, and technological integration remain key challenges.
For smart & sustainable infrastructure development green highways & resilient road designs are needed with help of climate-adaptive materials and low-carbon technologies. Circular economy principles including Promoting Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse in road construction for sustainability.
For Technology-Driven Road Infrastructure, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS): Enhancing efficiency with AI-based traffic management, IoT-enabled road monitoring, and digital twins. Integration of EV-ready corridors and charging infrastructure to support sustainable mobility.
For Ensuring Safety infrastructure: Implementation of automated enforcement systems, smart road markings, and connected vehicles. Safe Driving Scores (SDS) & behavioral monitoring: Leveraging data-driven insights to improve driver safety.
India needs stronger collaborations between policymakers, industry, and academia to develop a sustainable and safe road ecosystem. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and policy incentives must be leveraged for large-scale infrastructure modernization. Global best practices, emerging technologies, and data-driven insights must guide future infrastructure planning.
The Two day summit was organised by the India chapter of the International Road Federation (IRF) and was inaugurated by Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Mr Nitin Gadkari. About 300 eminent road infrastructure participated in the summit.
