Shaping the Future of Mobility in India: Insights from the ITS India Forum Round Table Conference
- By Admin
- 12-07-2024
On July 10, the ITS India Forum orchestrated a pivotal Round
Table Conference aimed at pioneering the Comprehensive National ITS Policy.
Distinguished industry experts and policymakers from Niti Aayog and various
Ministries congregated to kick off this momentous initiative.
With over 150 global experts in attendance, the conference
delved into discussions on harnessing cutting-edge technologies such as AI, ML,
IoT, Sensors, ADAS, 5G, CV2X, and Cloud Computing to address transportation
challenges and rapidly optimize solutions in India.
The ITS India Forum, a non-profit Think Tank comprising
luminaries from diverse industries, academia, and policy circles, is committed
to fostering collaborations with global ITS forums. This collaboration aims to
propel research, innovation, emerging standards, and best practices tailored
specifically to the Indian context.
In a country as vast and diverse as India, relying solely on
manual systems to govern road traffic is proving to be untenable. Despite
stringent regulations, the alarming rise in road accidents persists, largely
attributed to human errors, over speeding, and reckless driving. Embracing these
technological advancements presents an opportunity to cultivate a safer and
more intelligent mobility ecosystem in India.
The overarching objective transcends mere innovation and
awareness-raising efforts. The ITS India Forum is dedicated to democratizing
access to these technologies and making them more affordable to foster
widespread adoption.
The key focus areas
poised to shape the future of mobility in India include:
👉 Promoting regional
connectivity in the digitalized transport landscape
👉 Encourage the
development of inclusive transport facilities
👉 Prioritizing the
integration of diverse transport modes
👉 Cultivating
partnerships and commitments for scalability
👉 Exploring innovative
financing mechanisms involving multiple stakeholders
👉 Improve the regulatory
framework to support public-private partnerships
👉 Implementing inventive
monitoring and evaluation processes
👉 Enabling capacity
building of human resources through knowledge sharing, experience exchange, and
best practices dissemination
The conference featured esteemed speakers such as Mr.
Sudhendu J Sinha, Advisor Transport Niti Aayog; Mr. B N Puri, Former Principal
Advisor Transport Niti Aayog; Deputy Director Generals from the Ministry of
Telecom; Profs from IITs; and industry stalwarts from Qualcomm, Nokia, Dell, Hitachi,
and other top players.
A notable highlight was the rendezvous with the Honorable
Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari. The discussion
revolved around the deployment of technology solutions championed by the ITS
India Forum to revolutionize the mobility landscape in India. Minister
Gadkari's unwavering support and visionary outlook towards embracing technology
for a safer and advanced transportation system stand as a beacon of
inspiration.
In unity, we can forge a future of mobility that is not only
safer and more efficient but also cost-effective. Together, let's shape the
future of mobility in India!
