Hyderabad To Host 85th Indian Roads Congress From Nov. 19
The event will feature a technical exhibition and 19 technical sessions covering digital technologies: Reports
HYDERABAD: The 85th annual session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) would be held at Hitex here from November 19 to 22, focusing on sustainable road infrastructure, climate resilience, artificial intelligence and innovations in highway engineering.
The four-day conference will bring together engineers, researchers, academics, students, contractors, consultants, manufacturers and government officials to discuss the future of roads and highways in India, a statement said.
The event will feature a technical exhibition and 19 technical sessions covering digital technologies, multimodal transportation, electric mobility and emerging technologies in road construction.
The programme would include meetings of the IRC Council and Highway Research Board, besides discussions involving principal secretaries, public works department secretaries, engineers-in-chief and chief engineers. Elections to the IRC Council will also be held.
Roads and buildings minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said hosting the conference was a matter of pride for Telangana.
The minister said robust road infrastructure and connectivity would play a crucial role in achieving the Telangana Rising vision. The conference would provide a platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas and exploring innovative approaches to developing a stronger and more connected road network, he added.
