Page 12 - Technology Roadmap Transportation

To cope up with the challenges, integration of different modes is extremely urgent. Therefore,
Intelligent Transport System (ITS) could be an appropriate way forward. This would enable
vehicle to vehicle, vehicle to infrastructure and vehicle to passenger communication which
will make transport system more efficient and convenient. This along with various innovative
transport models will lead to realization of the vision of the transport sector “Sustainable, clean,
safe, inclusive, smart and integrated mobility system”.

Keeping in mind of India’s diverse demographical needs and geographical spread as well as the
demands for low cost, energy efficient, smart as well as rugged transportation system; solutions
straightaway picked up from elsewhere may not directly fit in with our needs. There is a need to
recalibrate such technological solutions keeping in mind our specific situation.

Transportation was identified as one of the key technology sectors in the Technology Vision
2035 exercise underway at TIFAC. Safe and speedy mobility is one of the twelve prerogatives
identified for Indians in 2035. The sectoral group on transport has deliberated on the future
trends in transportation systems and related technologies. Relevant ideas have been brought
out in this roadmap document. Expectedly, they would be useful to stakeholders- Academia,
R&D Institutions, Industry and Government in prioritizing their research and development as
well in preparing their future action plan taking transportation systems in the country to next
level consistent with the needs of Indians in 2035.
My heartiest congratulations to the team lead by Shri Shrikant Marathe, Former Director ARAI,
for putting in their best efforts in bringing out this document.

Dr. Anil Kakodkar
Chairman,
TIFAC

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