The Infravision Foundation (TIF) hosted a groundbreaking seminar on “Decarbonising Urban Transport Using ITMS Data” at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on 8 April 2025. The event brought together thought leaders, industry experts, academics, and practitioners to strategise on leveraging urban data for the “Vision Zero: Road Safety & Decarbonization” initiative.

The seminar focused on the transformative potential of urban big data in enhancing road safety and accelerating decarbonization efforts across India. EFKON STRABAG’s CEO, Mr. Rajat Mishra, joined an esteemed panel of experts, including Shri V Umashankar, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways; Dr. Geetam Tiwari, Emeritus Professor, TRIP Centre, IIT Delhi; Mr Amardeep Singh Rai IPS, ADGP Traffic & Road Safety, Punjab-Chandigarh; and Dr. Manoranjan Parida, Director, Central Road Research Institute, Delhi. Together, they explored innovative approaches to harness traffic data for sustainable urban transport systems.

In his address, Mr. Rajat Mishra emphasised the critical role of children as changemakers in shaping a safer and greener future. “Children are not just the future; they are active agents of change today,” Mr Mishra stated. “By educating and empowering them to understand road safety and environmental challenges, we plant the seeds for long-term societal transformation.”

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the distinguished panelists and to TIF for organising this impactful event.