Dr. Ravi Gupta, Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief, Elets Technomedia (Moderator)
Dr. Veera Ganesh Yalla, CEO, IHub-Data, IIIT Hyderabad
We are a Section 8 company based at IIIT Hyderabad, our host institute. We operate under a national mission led by the Department of Science and Technology, focused on Cyber-Physical Systems. As part of this mission, IHub-Data represents the data-centric initiative among the 25 hubs established across the country. We have also developed an open data platform, india-data.org, which is accessible to everyone
Dr. Deepak Tripathi, Director Technical, RITES Ltd
In cities like Shanghai, obtaining a license for a personal vehicle can cost around ₹8–10 lakhs, often more than the cost of the vehicle itself. In contrast, the license fee for electric vehicles is significantly lower, at around ₹4 lakhs. As a result, over 50% of vehicles in Shanghai are electric. This clearly shows how effective policy decisions can drive large-scale change in mobility.
Durairaj, Deputy Director General, Civil Aviation, Hyderabad, DGCA
In many countries, a unified Ministry of Transport ensures cohesive planning, but in our case, despite significant progress on the ground, efforts often remain fragmented. While there are initiatives to integrate infrastructure across road, rail, water, and air, a lack of coordination between ministries leads to disconnected outcomes. To truly achieve integrated and safe mobility, we must move toward seamless interconnectivity backed by strong collaboration and a robust road safety culture.
Nanduri Srinivas, Advisor (Traffic & Safety), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
We are facing a rather peculiar situation where individuals with prior metro experience are not being considered for system specialist roles. This approach may limit the ability to leverage valuable expertise and could impact the efficiency and development of the system.