New Delhi [India], November 21: In a groundbreaking and historic development for India’s mobility sector, the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the ITS India Forum have signed a pioneering Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to redefine India’s Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) ecosystem through unprecedented joint research, innovation, and capacity-building initiatives. This strategic partnership brings together India’s premier national institute for road and transport research and the country’s leading ITS think tank to spearhead the next wave of smart mobility solutions.
A Transformative Collaboration for India’s Mobility Revolution
Designed to accelerate India’s paradigm shift toward safer, smarter, and more efficient mobility, this path-breaking collaboration will strengthen scientific research, industry engagement, and policy integration at an unprecedented scale. The MoU establishes a comprehensive and pioneering framework for research, testing, consultancy, and knowledge exchange, enabling both organisations to merge their technical capabilities and nationwide networks to achieve transformative large-scale impact.
Pioneering Innovation Across Critical Technology Frontiers
Under this next-gen MoU, CSIR-CRRI and ITS India Forum will jointly undertake advanced research in advanced areas such as AI-enabled mobility, traffic simulation, electronic enforcement systems, connected vehicle ecosystems, and digital mobility infrastructure. By developing breakthrough pilot projects, prototypes, and real-world testbeds, the partnership aims to fast-track the translation of innovations into deployable ITS solutions that will decisively strengthen India’s leadership position in emerging mobility technologies.
Bridging Science and Industry Like Never Before
This unprecedented collaboration creates a robust platform linking scientific excellence with industry needs in ways never before seen in India’s transport sector. Through ITS India Forum’s strong industry network, startups and mobility companies will gain privileged access to CSIR-CRRI’s world-class specialised facilities, including advanced transportation laboratories and testing centres. This will support industries in validating and scaling their innovations through tailored research collaborations and project-based engagements, marking a new era of public-private synergy.
Transforming Road Safety and Traffic Management
A pivotal focus area of this partnership is the development of data-driven road safety and traffic management solutions. Transformative and forward thinking joint initiatives will support electronic enforcement systems, intelligent traffic signaling, and real-time mobility analytics. Both organisations will work closely with public agencies to strengthen evidence-based policy formulation and contribute to India’s ambitious national goal of dramatically reducing road fatalities and improving traffic efficiency.
Building India’s Future-Ready Mobility Workforce
The MoU will facilitate comprehensive joint training programs, workshops, and conferences aimed at upskilling engineers, planners, transport professionals, and government departments. These nation-building initiatives will play a critical role in preparing India’s workforce for the rapidly evolving ITS landscape, creating a skilled talent pool that will drive innovation for decades to come.
Toward Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047
This milestone agreement sets a strong foundation for long-term national mobility projects, indigenous technology development, and the government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047. The partnership represents a defining moment in India’s journey toward becoming a global leader in intelligent transportation.
By combining CSIR-CRRI’s world-renowned scientific expertise with the distuingshed industry leadership of ITS India Forum, this historic strategic collaboration marks a watershed moment in transforming India’s mobility future and positioning the nation at the forefront of the global smart mobility landscape.
About ITS India Forum
The ITS India Forum is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) across India. Its mission is to promote a connected, safe, and sustainable mobility ecosystem by promoting collaboration among government, industry, and academia.
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