Megaprojects are defined as “temporary endeavours characterized by large investment commitment, vast complexity and long-lasting impact on the economy, the environment, and society”. Well, here are two top-tier Indian construction companies that thrive on addressing challenges head-on with grit, innovation and know-how. Atul Joshi, Vice President – Structures, Dilip Buildcon and R Anantakumar, Director and BU Head – Surface Transport, ...

Granted Navratna status in 2023, shortly before the PSU turned 50, Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), the multidisciplinary engineering and consultancy organization providing a range of services from concept to commissioning, is raring to go. With experience spanning over 55 countries in Africa, Middle East, Asia and Latin America and having a large pool of customers comprising government ...

Trafficinfratech’s association with Ashwini Bhide, currently the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, began when she was the Additional Metropolitan Commissioner at the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority(MMRDA). With close to three decades of experience, predominantly in urban transport infrastructure, she is known more for her contribution to implementing Mumbai Metro lines. In an interaction with Mangala Chandran, ...

“The citizens of Mangaluru are quite disciplined in following traffic rules including maintaining parking sense and wearing helmets”, says K Ravishankar, DCP, Mangaluru Welcome to Mangaluru, a city distinguished for its grand panoramic spectacular which is now on the cusp of being a smart city. Mangaluru’s street carry more than just vehicles, but is a bustling heart for dreams and ...

As per the reports, Bengaluru has launched its first commercial drone delivery service, nearly three years after three hospitals in the city announced plans to use drones for medical deliveries. The service aims to bypass the city’s heavy traffic. Delivery routes are planned based on demand density and available infrastructure. According to Skye Air, a Delhi-based drone delivery network, the ...

Traditional interceptors and methods of tracking speeding vehicles, which flashed numbers on a screen while traffic police scrambled to catch violators, can likely become obsolete with the introduction of AI-based interceptors which will not just issue challans, but will also detect multiple traffic offences in real time. With the advent of the AI-powered 4D Radar Interceptor, Delhi traffic police aim ...

In order to improve travel experience for residents and tourists while reducing pollution, the Himachal Pradesh government is set to introduce around 300 electric buses, including 24 luxury ones, to enhance connectivity and promote sustainable transportation. All of these buses will adhere to the latest BS-6 emission standards. One of the key aspects of the project is the comprehensive maintenance ...

Nitin Gadkari led MoRTH plans to convert 16,000 km of national highways into six lanes and 25,000 km of two-lane highways into four-lane ones. The DPRs (detailed project reports) of the projects were getting ready and will be completed in two years with the road-widening projects expected to bring down the number of accidents significantly. The government has given the ...

By leveraging geospatial data, advanced imaging, and real-time connectivity, we can now take a proactive approach to road safety. Instead of waiting for accidents to happen, we can predict, prevent, mitigate and manage risks more effectively than ever before as per the World Economic Forum Report. Real-time traffic monitoring and hazard detection: High-resolution satellite imagery, combined with AI-powered analytics, can ...

With an objective to promote the development of commercially viable hydrogen-based technologies in the transport sector, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has initiated five pilot projects to deploy hydrogen-powered buses and trucks as a part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The pilot projects will include 37 vehicles—15 hydrogen fuel cell-based and 22 hydrogen internal combustion engine-based—and nine ...