New Delhi, April 8, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
Mr Akhilesh Srivastava , an eminent road safety expert has taken over as President of the India chapter of International Road Federation (IRF)
“Akhilesh Srivastava , a globally respected technocrat and road safety advocate, brings in decades of rich experience and dynamic leadership to this prestigious position. He is also currently serving as the President of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) India Forum, where he is leading transformational efforts to reshape mobility in India using cutting-edge technologies.
These esteemed positions reflect his unwavering commitment to advancing road infrastructure and safety in India.” Said Mr K K Kapila, President Emeritus , International Road Federation (IRF), a Geneva based global road safety body working for better and safer roads worldwide .
The International Road Federation (IRF) is a prominent global non-governmental, not-for-profit organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, with a presence in over 149 countries.
Established with the mission to promote safer, more sustainable, and efficient road networks worldwide, IRF collaborates closely with international organizations such as the United Nations (UN), World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and other multilateral institutions.
The IRF plays a crucial role in shaping global transport policies and building capacity in member countries. Its India Chapter has been a vital force in advancing infrastructure development, road safety, and innovation tailored to India’s unique challenges.
Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava’s appointment is being seen as a visionary step toward aligning India’s road and transport ecosystem with global benchmarks of safety, sustainability, and smart mobility. A former Head of IT and Highway Operations at the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), he was also COO of IHMCL and founding CEO of NHAI InvIT.
Akhilesh Srivastava is renowned for his groundbreaking works in launching the FASTag-based Electronic Toll Collection, establishing the NHAI InvIT organization for highways asset monetization, implementing AI-powered Road Asset Management Systems and NHAI Data Lake, and conceptualizing advanced Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling systems in India based on Satellite & ANPR Cameras.
He has also served as Road Safety Ambassador for IRF/WEF and led global discussions on ITS, Smart Roads, and Sustainable Transportation at prestigious forums, including the World Economic Forum, World Road Congress, and ITS World Congress.
As IRC-IC president Srivastava plans to solve India’s Road Safety Crisis, work towards reducing fatal road accidents , Promoting Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon Emissions in Road Infrastructure and Integration of Advanced Technologies Across the Road Lifecycle.
