Exclusive insights from industry experts:

  • Shri. S. K. Puri
    Additional Director General
    Ministry of Road Transport and Highways India
  • Sukarm Kumar Marwah
    Chief Engineer
    Ministry of Road Transport and Highways India
  • S.S. Gaharwar
    General Manager [Technical]
    National Highway Authority of India
  • A.K.Mathur
    Chief General Manager [Technical], RO, Bangalore
    National Highway Authority of India
  • R.K.Gupta
    Project Director, Project Implementation Unit, Bangalore
    National Highway Authority of India
  • S K Agrawal
    General Manager [Planning and Information System]
    National Highway Authority of India

“The government is pushing to build 20 km (12 miles) of roads each day as part of its plans to improve infrastructure in Asia's third-largest economy.” Press release.

Roads and highway construction is the biggest booming sector in the Indian economy.

The government has envisaged:

  • an investment of over Rs 3,000 billion in the road sector in the 11th Plan period (2007-2012).
  • private investment has been estimated at nearly Rs 1,070 billion, or over a third of the total
  • roads and highway projects investment is worth Rs 2 lakh crore to be awarded in the next two years
  • the Indian government is looking to attract investors to 135 Indian road projects costing an estimated $20.68 billion
  • the total size of the roads programme up to 2015 is worth approximately Rs 3.3 lakh crore.

To cater for these projects, the Indian roads industry is actively searching for investors, specialized road design methods, project management know-how and state-of-the-art equipment and materials.

Road Planning, Design and Construction India has been created to profile major road projects, and define the key issues, benefits and challenges associated with the latest technologies, systems and materials available. This vital event will address the challenges associated with meeting the huge demand for infrastructure and technology.

Key topics of discussion include:

  • Delivering world class roads through innovative designs and technologies
  • Attaining swift mobility with safety and security
  • Building low maintenance and low energy consumption roads
  • Discussing the appropriate selection of technology and materials for road construction
  • Addressing the key challenges and solutions associated with project delays

Unique case studies on:
Hyderabad elevated corridor – the longest elevated highway in the country Golden Quadrilateral – the largest highway project in the region Elevated expressway Bangalore – iconic elevated national highway in the country

Road Planning, Design and Construction India is set to be the major platform for road sector experts to engage in a variety of discussions on overcoming construction challenges and effective project management including planning, designing, integrating and constructing road projects in the region.

Who is attending and who will I meet?

This conference will provide a unique opportunity to meet and hear from senior regional and international figures spanning government policy-makers as well as infrastructure and transport authorities, including:

  • Ministries
  • National and State Roads Authorities
  • Municipalities
  • Local and National Government
  • Regulatory Agencies
  • Main Contractors
  • Consultants
  • Designers
  • Suppliers
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