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SMART MOBILITY CONFERENCE

”Revolutionizing Traffic

Management in India:

The Role of Technology”

The management of traffic in India has long been a
challenging task due to its densely populated cities,
diverse traffic conditions, and road infrastructure.
However, as the world embraces technological

advancements, India is no exception in adopting
innovative solutions to address these challenges. At
the session on “Emerging Technologies for Traffic
Management”, as part of the Smart Mobility Conference

2023, the Panellists Ramakrishna JVS, Global BU Head
– Sustainable Smart World, L&T Technology Services,
Venkata Subbarao Chunduru, Director – India, ARCADIS
(who steered the discussion), Rajiv Arora, National Vertical

Manager, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd., M A Johar,
President - Strategic Business Division, CP PLUS and
Prashant Oberoi, Director Sales - Govt. Business INDIA &
SAARC Region, Norden Communication Private Limited

explored how technology is playing a pivotal role in
transforming traffic management in India.

Technology-Driven surveillance, and monitoring management system in
Solutions: A technology- speeding. This approach Hyderabad is a notable
focused approach is raises questions about the example. It covers 200 key
revolutionizing traffic multi-functionality of these junctions using enforcement
management in India, technologies. cameras, videos and deep
shifting from device-based to Enforcement and vision analytics to identify
Technology-Driven Solutions: A Monitoring: Technology’s various traffic violations, such
as red-light running, speeding,
technology-focused approach role in enhancing road safety triple riding, non-usage of
is transparency into traffic is paramount. Accidents often helmets, and even pothole
operations. These cameras result from poor road conditions detection. Thus, technology
serve various purposes, rather than just speeding. The is not just about enforcement
such as Automatic Number successful implementation but also about monitoring road
Plate Recognition (ANPR), of a comprehensive traffic conditions.

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