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Global Technology Leader • Road Safety Ambassador
Akhilesh Srivastava
President, ITS India Forum · Chairman, Bitumen India Forum · Former COO, FASTag (IHMCL) & CEO, NHAI InvIT
Driving India’s journey to smarter, safer and fully digital highways – from FASTag and electric mobility to intelligent transport systems and road safety reform.
“The human spirit must prevail over technology.” — Albert Einstein
Addressing the Inaugural Session, ITS India Congress 2026, Bharat Mandapam
Roles & Expertise
Leading India’s Mobility, Infrastructure & Road Safety Transformation
ITS India President
Reshaping Mobility in India
Transforming Transportation Sector
Technology Leader
Road Safety Ambassador – IRF, WEF
IT Advisor, ITDA Uttarakhand
External Advisor, McKinsey & Co.
Chairman Bitumen India Forum
FASTag
Electric Vehicles & New Mobility
Infra Development Expert
Best Selling Author
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Cabinet approval of ₹1,789.52 crore for Delhi’s Intelligent Traffic Management…
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has stood by ITS India Forum, supported our work and…
Akhilesh Srivastava is a globally renowned technology leader
An eloquent speaker and a bestselling author. Member and Advisor of top International and National organizations, passionate about technology and enjoys innovating and implementing large-scale IT-enabled solutions to solve citizens’ critical problems. Currently working on next-generation Mobility and Road safety problems in India.
Positions & Affiliations
Leadership Roles Across Government, Industry & Academia
Road Safety Ambassador
International Road
Federation (IC)
President ITS India
ITS India Forum
President
Bitumen India Forum
IT Advisor to ITDA
Government of
Uttarakhand
Chair Road Safety Committee
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Project Head
Road Safety 2.0 INDIA
External Advisor
McKinsey & Company
Ex-Chief General Manager heading Commercial Operations, HO & IT
National Highway Authority of India
Ex COO FASTag & Board Member
Indian Highways Management Company Ltd. (IHMCL), a company promoted by MORTH and NHAI
Ex CEO & Board Member (NHAI INVIT Company)
National Highway Authority of India
Patron
Proactive Foundation
Chair
ASIAN ROAD SAFETY ACADEMY INDIA
Member of Board of Governors
International Council of Consultants (ICC)
Member of Board of Governors
Engineering Council of India
Ex Director
Government of India
IIT
Advisor to the IITs (Indian Institute of Technology) and Visiting Professor to multiple Global Universities
Latest Events
Upcoming Events
Past Events
ITS India Congress 2026
Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, President of ITS India Forum, joined policymakers, industry leaders and global ITS experts at the ITS India Congress 2026, held alongside the Transport + Traffic Infratech Expo on 7–8 October 2026 at Hall 1, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Under the theme “Driving the Future of Intelligent Transportation: Connected, Integrated & Intelligent Mobility for Viksit Bharat 2047”, he addressed the Inaugural Session, India’s Roadmap to 2047 – Intelligent Transportation as a Catalyst, and Technical Session 1 on citizen-centric ITS, AI, digital enforcement and an ITS roadmap for safe, sustainable and efficient mobility.
The Congress also honoured the most impactful ITS technologies selected at NRSTC 2026 by ITS India and IIT Bombay.
Books & Publications
A Dream of Billions Road Safety 2.0
Author
Akhilesh Srivastava
Akhilesh Srivastava is a globally recognized expert in intelligent transportation systems (ITS), digital infrastructure, and road safety innovation. A veteran technocrat, public policy advisor, and civil engineer, he has been at the forefront of India’s transformation in digital highways, technology-driven governance, and transport safety reforms. With over three decades of distinguished service in infrastructure and technology leadership, he is widely regarded as the architect of India’s Digital Highways Mission.
Artificial Intelligence in Infrastructure Development
Author
Akhilesh Srivastava
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a technological trend — it is rapidly reshaping the infrastructure sector worldwide.
Artificial Intelligence in Infrastructure Development offers a comprehensive and practical introduction to how AI is revolutionizing planning, construction, transportation, energy management, and smart city development.
Building Beyond
Infra
Author
Akhilesh Srivastava
The book is one of the best sellers and is being rated very high by the experts. Introduction of the book is given by the stalwarts Prof. Rajat Moona, Director, IIT Bhilai & former Director General of C-DAC and Dr P R Swaroop, Director General, Construction Industry Development Council
Administration in India
Author
Akhilesh Srivastava
The author's chapter in "Administration in India" examines technology's impact on India's governance post-2014's 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance' initiative. Edited by Ashish and Iva Srivastava, the book highlights technological advancements in health, education, and social development, despite India's billion-plus population. It's a key resource for those studying administration, public management, and South Asian politics.
Digital
Construction
Management
Author
Akhilesh Srivastava
The book is one of the best sellers and is being rated very high by the experts. Introduction of the book is given by the stalwarts Prof. Rajat Moona, Director, IIT Bhilai & former Director General of C-DAC and Dr P R Swaroop, Director General, Construction Industry Development Council.
Construction
Industry 2.0
Author
Akhilesh Srivastava
As we edge closer towards a connected world, something has to change in the way we define leadership and the way we develop our leaders. This is the subject of Construction Industry 2.0.
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Latest Blogs
At the opening of the 32nd ITS World Congress in Gangneung, South Korea, Akhilesh Srivastava on why India needs Road Safety 2.0: intelligent transport systems with AI, V2X and faster emergency response that prevent crashes by design.
At ITS India Congress 2026, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, ITS India Forum set out five roadmaps for Viksit Bharat 2047: citizen-centric mobility, next-generation road user charging, connected mobility, multimodal mobility and logistics, and ITS capacity building.
ITS India Forum welcomes the Union Cabinet's approval of the ₹1,789.52-crore AI-enabled Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for Delhi — 1,092 adaptive signals, 1,029 enforcement points and 42 corridors.
SMART MOBILITY AND ITS DEVELOPMENT IN DELHI Executive Summary Delhi, as the national capital and urban heart of India, leads the country …
Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCC) OverviewIntegrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) are centralized digital hubs that monitor and coordinate urban infrastructure …
Artificial Intelligence in India’s Intelligent Transportation Systems: Driving the Next Mobility Revolution Introduction: The AI Imperative in Urban Mobility India’s urban transformation …