The webinar on Disaster Resilient Green Highways, hosted by Chandra Mukherjee, has garnered significant acclaim and success, drawing participants from diverse backgrounds eager to engage in discussions on sustainable infrastructure development. The event, organized jointly by Relearn Foundation, Forum of Scientist Engineers & Technologists (FOSET), and the Association of Engineers, witnessed esteemed speakers sharing valuable insights and addressing pressing queries, paving the way for collaborative efforts toward building resilient transportation networks.
The webinar commenced with a warm welcome address by Prof. Prabal Kumar Sen, Founder Chairperson of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre and Former Professor of Economics at XLRI, Jamshedpur. Prof. Sen’s inspiring words set the tone for an enlightening session focused on innovative approaches to highway engineering.
Dr. Mita Tarafder, Chief and Founder Trustee of Relearn Foundation, provided an insightful overview of the webinar’s objectives, emphasizing the critical need for disaster-resilient green highways in today’s multi-hazard ecosystem. Her vision for sustainable infrastructure development resonated with participants, igniting discussions on practical solutions and best practices.
Throughout the webinar, distinguished speakers shared their expertise on various topics related to green highway initiatives:
· Dr. M. Parida, Director of CRRI, New Delhi, enlightened participants on the challenges and opportunities in building resilient highways.
· Dr. Debashis Bhattacharya, Vice President of Tata Steel, discussed the integration of technology for monitoring highway resilience.
· Dr. Indranil Chattoraj, Former Director of CSIR-NML, shared insights into innovations in green highway materials.
· Tarun Dey, representing the Ministry of Road Transport, highlighted the importance of material selection in ensuring highway resilience.
· Avinash Kr Yadav, Chief Engineer at CSIR- CMERI Durgapur, provided practical perspectives on sustainable materials and machinery for disaster-resilient highways.
Participants actively engaged with the speakers, posing insightful queries related to their respective topics. The interactive Q&A sessions fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas, enriching the learning experience for all involved.
In her closing remarks, Dr. Mita Tarafder outlined the way forward, underscoring the importance of continued collaboration and knowledge sharing in driving sustainable infrastructure development. She expressed gratitude to the speakers, participants, organizers, and sponsors for their valuable contributions to the success of the webinar.
The webinar on Disaster Resilient Green Highways has undoubtedly left a lasting impact, inspiring stakeholders to embrace innovative solutions and work towards a more sustainable future for transportation infrastructure.
The webinar was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, ITD Cementation Pvt Ltd and LEA Associates, whose contributions ensured the success of this initiative.
