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1. Road Planning
Design and Construction
India
Delivering a world class roads infrastructure in India
Delivering a world class roads - 14 December in India
International conference: 13 infrastructure 2010
Le Meridien, New Delhi, India
Exclusive industry insights from: Topics of discussion include:
S. K. Puri, Additional Director General, Ministry of Road • Increasing the road construction capacity of India to
Transport and Highways India meet demand
Sukarm Kumar Marwah, Chief Engineer, Ministry of
Road Transport and Highways India • Delivering world class roads through innovative
A. K. Mathur, Chief General Manager [Technical], designs and technologies
Bangalore, National Highway Authority of India
S. K. Agrawal, General Manager [Planning and Information • Attaining swift mobility with safety and security
System], National Highway Authority of India
• Building roads with low maintenance and low
P. K. H. Singh, Director Planning, Border Roads
Organisation energy consumption
Dr. Sunil Bose, Head of Flexible Pavement, Central Road • Discussing the appropriate selection of technology and
Research Institute
materials for road construction
Dr. L. R. Kadiyali, Chief Executive Officer, L.R. Kadiyali
and Associates • Addressing the key challenges and solutions
Prof. P. K. Sikdar, President, Intercontinental associated with project delays
Consultants and Technocrats
For more information or to register –
Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae
www.roadsandhighwaysindia.com.
Associate sponsor: Exhibitor: Knowledge partner: Endorsed by: Associate partner:
Official Publication Official Media Media partners: Researched and
partner: partner: developed by:
Infrastructure

2. Road Planning
Design and Construction Conference day one: Monday 13 December 2010
India
08:30 Registration, coffee and networking 12:45 Discussing the planning and management of
environmentally sustainable roads and highways
09:00 Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks
K. K. Kapila, Chairman, International Road • Optimizing road alignment to reduce gas emission
Federation and energy consumption
• Integrating effective planning methodologies to
Indian road sector - attaining swift mobility
minimize disruption to infrastructure
09:30 Keynote opening session: Policy reforms to • Analyzing the impact on environment to optimize
increase the construction capacity in India
road planning
• Discussing the liberalization of government Dr. Anuradha Shukla, Head of Transport Planning
polices to increase Foreign Direct Investment
and Environment, Central Road Research Institute
• Increasing PPP through new policy reforms that
allow faster tender approvals 13:30 Networking lunch
• Reviewing policies related for concession and
land acquisition agreements 14:30 Constructing low maintenance roads to increase
Shri. S. K. Puri, Additional Director General, Return on Investment [ROI]
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways India • Reducing overall project cost by constructing low
10:15 An overview of road infrastructure in India maintenance roads
including development programs and strategies • Sourcing and selecting durable materials
• Overcoming barriers of land scarcity, funds and • Utilizing appropriate construction techniques to
environmental impact to meet the demand for suit the Indian terrain
road infrastructure Presentation by Senior Official, Highways
• Discussing developmental programs and
Department, RITES
strategies adopted by the Planning Commission
and Government of India 15:15 Case study: Hyderabad Elevated Corridor - India's
• Analyzing challenges presented by urban areas longest elevated corridor
with heavy traffic and strategic plans for
upgrading urban road infrastructure • Discussing the overhead launching method used
Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, Centre for in the design process
Infrastructure and Sustainable Transportation and • Examining construction methods using pre-
Urban Planning [CiSTUP], Indian Institute of stressed precast segmental technology
Science [IISc] • Providing a structural arrangement with the deck
11:00 Panel discussion: Implementing effective continuity technique
contracts to attract private sector investment A.T. Samuel, Director, STUP Consultants
• Reviewing the benefits of Public Private 16:00 Networking break
Partnerships operating on a Build, Operate and
Transfer [BOT] basis in India 16:30 Building an efficient and sustainable urban
• Exploring the regulatory and policy framework of transportation network
the Model Concession Agreement [MCA]
• Addressing the issue of congestion in urban areas
• Discussing framework changes to enhance the
attractiveness of the Indian road sector to private • Implementing expressways to improve traffic flow
investors • Coordinating effectively between stakeholders to
Shri. S. K. Puri, Additional Director General, alleviate issues with utility shifting
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways India Dr. Partha Chakroborty, Professor, Department of
Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, Centre for Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology
Infrastructure and Sustainable Transportation &
Urban Planning [CiSTUP], Indian Institute of [IIT] Kanpur
Science [IISc]
17:15 Case study: Golden Quadrilateral – reviewing the
11:30 Networking break largest highway project in India
12:00 Incorporating road safety in planning, design and • A detailed update on National Highways
construction Development Project [NHDP]
• Evaluating the current road safety situation in • Establishing better, faster and smoother transport
India between metros
• Implementation of the manual for safety in road • Benchmarking the salient features of the project
design S. S. Gaharwar, General Manager [Technical],
• Mandatory implementation of a road safety audit National Highway Authority of India
Sukarm Kumar Marwah, Chief Engineer, Ministry of
Road Transport and Highways India 18:00 Chairman’s final remarks and close of day one
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3. Road Planning
Design and Construction Conference day two: Tuesday 14 December 2010
India
08:45 Registration, coffee and networking 13:30 Networking lunch
09:00 Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks 14:30 Discussing Intelligent Transport Systems [ITS] and
Road Asset Management Systems in India
K. K. Kapila, Chairman, International Road
Federation • Improving safety and reducing vehicle wear
through implementation of Intelligent Transport
Incorporating project management strategies Systems
to deliver on time and to budget
• Developing a systematic approach for
09:30 Emphasizing the importance of feasibility studies management of road assets
during a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to ensure
• Emphasizing the need for upgrading ITS and road
project success
asset management systems in India
• Incorporating environmental and engineering
studies which focus on ecological and economic S. K. Agrawal, General Manager [Planning and
feasibility Information Systems], National Highway Authority
• Understanding the importance of traffic of India
assessments and alignment studies
• Analyzing soil constitution and rock strata for 15:15 Case study: Elevated expressway between Silk
effective selection of construction techniques Board Junction and Electronic City, Bangalore
Prof. P. K. Sikdar, President, Intercontinental • Constructing an iconic elevated national
Consultants and Technocrats highway in the country
10:15 Capital budgeting and waste management
• Answering the menacing traffic problems in South
techniques
Bangalore
• Recognizing the monetary value of time and
concept of risk and revenue return • Examining the benefits of providing a signal-free
• Discussing the financial evaluation criteria of expressway
funds for infrastructure projects A. K. Mathur, Chief General Manager [Technical], RO,
• Explaining the concept of MUDA by waste Bangalore, National Highway Authority of India
management as the key to cost reduction
Dr. Sarbesh Mishra, Professor, National Institute of R. K. Gupta, Project Director, Project Implementation
Construction Management and Research [NICMAR] Unit, Bangalore, National Highway Authority of India
11:00 Panel discussion: Constructing green roads to
16:00 Networking break
maximize energy and cost-efficiency
• Minimizing energy and material wastage to 16:30 Increasing the performance of road surface by the
increase economic returns appropriate selection of technology and materials
• Utilizing recycled industrial wastes and
eco-friendly materials for construction • Utilizing the latest technologies in road surface
• Cold emulsified bituminous mix as an eco-friendly engineering and materials
and less hazardous technique
Prof. P. K. Sikdar, President, Intercontinental • Importance of soil stabilization to increase the life
Consultants and Technocrats of a road
Dr. Sarbesh Mishra, Professor, National Institute of • Analyzing low grade materials and low volume
Construction Management and Research [NICMAR] roads
Dr. L. R. Kadiyali, Chief Executive Officer,
L.R. Kadiyali and Associates Dr. Sunil Bose, Head of Flexible Pavement, Central
Road Research Institute
11:30 Networking break
17:15 Panel discussion – unfolding the future of road
Exploring the trends and future developments infrastructure in India
of road infrastructure in India Join regional experts in this interactive session
12:00 Evaluating sustainable and cost-effective options dedicated to addressing the most pressing challenges
for road pavements facing the industry. Understand how government,
• Elucidating the future prospects for road consultants, contractors and materials, equipment and
improvements – challenges and opportunities solution providers envision the future of road
• Considering the economics of pavement types, infrastructure.
including life-cycle cost analysis Dr. Sunil Bose, Head of Flexible Pavement, Central
• Scaling the factors of achieving sustainability: fuel, Road Research Institute
bitumen, stone aggregates
Dr. L. R. Kadiyali, Chief Executive Officer, A. K. Mathur, Chief General Manager [Technical], RO,
L.R. Kadiyali and Associates Bangalore, National Highway Authority of India
12:45 Reviewing the design of bituminous roads - current R. K. Gupta, Project Director, Project Implementation
practice and future trends Unit, Bangalore, National Highway Authority of India
• Mechanistic-empirical design principles for
S. K. Agrawal, General Manager [Planning and
bituminous roads
• Considering aspects of cost and reliability in Information Systems], National Highway Authority of
surfacing materials India
• Optimizing design to increase ROI
Dr. Animesh Das, Professor, Indian Institute of 17:45 End of conference
Technology [IIT] Kanpur
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4. Road Planning Associate sponsor:
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specialized road design methods, project management know-how • Slope Stabilization pavements
and state-of-the-art construction methods, equipment and materials.
• Earth Retention & Erosion Control • River Training & Flood Control
IQPC’s Road Planning, Design and Construction India is a timely
• Rock fall Engineering • Landfill & Lining Solutions
and vital event including detailed presentations, interactive panel
discussions and unique case studies on the Hyderabad elevated • Tunnel lining • Coastal Protection System
corridor, Elevated expressway Bangalore and the Golden
Quadritalateral – the nation’s largest highway project. It will address Exhibitor:
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of India unique requirements of its clients. Unibeton is also a member of the Emirates
A.K. Mathur, Chief General Manager [Technical], RO, Bangalore, National Green Building Council and remains committed to leading technological
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National Highway Authority of India within the international arena in 2010.
S.K. Agrawal, General Manager [Planning and Information Systems],
National Highway Authority of India Knowledge partner: Endorsed by:
Dr. Anuradha Shukla, Head of Transport Planning and Environment, Central
Road Research Institute
Prof. P. K. Sikdar, President, Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats
Dr. Partha Chakroborty, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Dr. Animesh Das, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology [IIT] Kanpur
Media partners:
Dr. L. R. Kadiyali, Chief Executive Officer, L.R. Kadiyali and Associates
P. K. H. Singh, Director Planning, Border Roads Organisation Infrastructure
A.T. Samuel, Director, STUP Consultants
Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, Centre for Infrastructure and
Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning [CiSTUP], Indian
Institute of Science [IISc]
Dr. Sarbesh Mishra, Professor, National Institute of Construction
Management and Research [NICMAR]
Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities
Only at Road Planning, Design and Construction India will the highest-level
Who you will network with at Road Planning, Design and
decision makers attend in one place at one time. They will evaluate
Construction India
products and services and will look to short-list potential suppliers.
This conference will provide a unique opportunity to meet and hear
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Head of Roads/Highways Chief General Manager 25%
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Head of Road Design Deputy General Manager
Government Main consultants
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Director General Project Director Private developers Contractors
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