LinkedIn Post

ONGC has discovered natural gas in the deep waters of the Mahanadi Basin, around 43 km off the coast of Odisha.

The discovery was made at a depth of around 1,441–1,452 metres, with gas flowing for several days and showing sustained pressure.

That’s encouraging.
But this is still an early-stage discovery. More testing and drilling will tell us how large the reserves are and whether they can be developed commercially.

A viral aerial view of China’s G4 Expressway toll plaza perfectly illustrates a fundamental rule of traffic engineering.

A network’s capacity is limited by its bottleneck.

The plaza opens up to 36 lanes to process toll payments. But beyond the gates, all those vehicles are forced to merge into a 4-lane highway.

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has stood by ITS India Forum, supported our work and encouraged us over the years. 🙏

As President, I’m encouraged to see our championed intelligent transport solutions move from policy/conference halls to implementation.

Cabinet approval of ₹1,789.52 crore for Delhi’s Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) is a landmark step for safer, smarter, efficient mobility.

Heartfelt gratitude to the Honourable Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, Ministry of Roads Transport & Highways and Department of Telecommunications.

Yesterday, India took a major step toward a future where vehicles & roads don’t just carry traffic, they help prevent crashes.

The Gazette notification for V2X communication in the 5.9 GHz band (5875–5905 MHz) has officially been published, delicensing 30 MHz of spectrum for cellular vehicle connectivity and laying the foundation for connected vehicles, smarter infrastructure, and safer roads across the country.

One small improvement in mobility can save thousands of lives, and discussions like these remind us why the work matters.

The “Ador Summit 2025: Innovative Mobility, Smarter Traffic & Safer Roads” in Pune was truly insightful.

From advanced ATMS solutions to enforcement technologies and modern road-safety infrastructure, every showcase highlighted how quickly India’s mobility ecosystem is evolving.

Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru: India’s well-developed cities, where the daily commute is a challenge for citizens.

The Delhi Metro can carry around 3,000 passengers at a time.
The Mumbai local is built for 6,000… but ends up carrying over 10,000.

We’ve built massive infrastructure, metros, highways, flyovers, expressways, etc., and the pressure on our transport systems keeps rising.

3 friends in the same car, in different seating positions, and only 1 survived.
While others are still battling with major injuries.

A body scan was conducted on three individuals involved in a car accident, each occupying a different seating position.

A 23-year-old boy got angry, pressed the accelerator, and hit the whole family.

Last month, a mother, father, and their little child were riding home on their scooter.

They were laughing, talking, just enjoying a normal evening together.
And then, in a single moment, everything changed.

the First ITS India Congress held on 6-7 Nov 2025.

The inaugural ITS India Congress 2025, India’s first AI Innovation Summit in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), concluded with resounding success!

With the blessings and encouragement of Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari ji, and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri A. Revanth Reddy ji, this landmark event marked a defining moment in India’s journey towards intelligent, safe, and sustainable mobility.

Why are Japan’s streets better than India’s?
Why don’t Korea come into the spotlight as a polluted country?

We often compare India with Japan/Korea in terms of infrastructure and cleanliness.

However, we rarely discuss why these countries rank at the top.

In Japan, clean streets and proper infrastructure aren’t just a government achievement; they’re a reflection of collective responsibility.