MargShaktiIndustry Conclave2025
Highways, Logistics & Urban Futures in the Pathways to Viksit Bharat 2047!
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Powering India's Infrastructure Future
MargShakti Industry Conclave 2025 is a landmark event bringing together the brightest minds in highway infrastructure, logistics, and technology to shape India's transportation landscape.
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Two Days of Transformative Discussions
Explore cutting-edge solutions, policy frameworks, and strategic insights shaping India's infrastructure future.
21 November 2025
Highways & Freight in the AI Era
- • Welcome Address: Dr. Ankit Gupta, Professor and MoRTH Chair, Department of Civil Engg, IIT (BHU)
- • Conclave Overview: Dr. Agnivesh Pani, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engg, IIT (BHU)
- • Inaugural Address: Prof. Amit Patra, Director, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
- • Ministry (MoRTH) Address: "Highways for Viksit Bharat @2047: MoRTH's Vision for Future-Ready Infrastructure" - Shri Vinay Kumar Rajawat, DG and Special Secretary, MoRTH
- • Special Keynote Address #1: Prof. Manoj Choudhary, Vice Chancellor, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalay (GSV) under Ministry of Railways
- • Special Keynote Address #2: Shri. Rahul Gupta, Secretary General, Indian Road Congress (IRC)
- • Release of All the Technology Products and Implementation manuals and reports developed by IIT (BHU) Team towards Transportation Infrastructure Planning and Pavement Design: All Dignitaries
Focus: Highways for Viksit Bharat @2047: MoRTH's Vision for Future-Ready Infrastructure
- • Special Keynote Address: "Infrastructure Transformation in Uttar Pradesh towards $1 Trillion economy" - Shri. Awanish Kumar Awasthi IAS, Advisor to CM, Uttar Pradesh Govt.
- • Sectoral Addresses: Nominated Expert from Ministry of Social Justice (MoSJ) and (or) Nominated Expert from Department of Urban Development or UP PWD
- • City Officials (Development Authorities, Dept. of Urban Development, VMC, VCTSL, etc)
- • Prof. Ashish Verma, IISc Bangalore
- • Deloitte Team, Sector-wise action plan consultants for UP's 1 trillion-dollar economy target
- • Janaagraha Team, Leading UP's State Urban Transformation Agenda (SUTRA)
- • Smart Freight Centre (SFC) India Team – Pramod Rajendran
Focus: Infrastructure Transformation in Uttar Pradesh towards $1 Trillion economy
- • Keynote Address: Nominated Expert from Tourism Department / UPEIDA/ Invest UP
- • Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, ITS India President
- • UPEIDA Team / UPSIDA Team
- • Deloitte Team, Sector-wise action plan consultants for UP's 1 trillion-dollar economy target by 2027-30
- • Pramod Rajendran – SFC India
- • Tourism Department Experts
- • DPIIT/Invest UP Nominated Expert
Focus: Tourism, expressways, logistics efficiency and industrial development pathways
- • Keynote Address: Shri. Pankaj Agarwal, MoRTH
- • Pramod Rajendran – SFC India
- • Satish Kedar Nath – SFC India
- • Dr. Agnivesh Pani – IIT (BHU)
- • Ms. Swati Khanna, KFW Bank
- • Shri. Amit Bhatt, ICCT
- • Mr. Koteswara Rao Sadhu, Athaang Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Focus: Panel Discussion: "Freight Efficiency and Logistics Planning for Viksit Bharat"
Unveiling Path-Breaking Solutions
IIT (BHU) will launch a suite of transformative tools and knowledge products designed to revolutionize India's highway planning and operations.
These innovations represent a quantum leap in how India plans, builds, and manages its highway network. From AI-powered planning tools to inclusive mobility solutions, each product addresses critical gaps in our infrastructure ecosystem.
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MargShakti Start-up / Venture Creation Challenge 2025
Transforming Innovation into Impact for India's Highways, Freight & Mobility Future
The MargShakti Start-up Challenge invites start-ups, entrepreneurs, innovators, and early-stage ventures to present deployable solutions that can transform the future of highways, logistics, construction, and mobility under the PM GatiShakti – National Master Plan.
To identify, support, and scale data-driven and technology-enabled innovations that enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of India's transportation and logistics systems.
Innovation Focus Areas
Submit your solutions in any of these transformative domains
AI & Data Analytics
Freight, transport, and mobility optimization solutions
Intelligent Transport Systems
ITS and connected corridor management platforms
Electric & Clean Mobility
EVs, charging infrastructure, fleet electrification, and decarbonization
Road Safety & Digital Twins
Crowd management and digital twin solutions for urban and highway environments
Sustainable Pavement Materials
Construction technologies for greener, durable infrastructure
Smart Infrastructure Monitoring
Predictive maintenance using sensors, digital twins, and data intelligence
Mapping & Predictive Analytics
Infrastructure operations and asset management solutions
Supply Chain Management
Trucking innovations for logistics efficiency
Multimodal Integration
Logistics optimization across highways, railways, and waterways
Other Innovations
Solutions demonstrating indirect significance or potential applications in transportation
Challenge Timeline
Mark these important dates in your calendar
Last Date for Submission
Submit your 500-word brief and 5-slide presentation via the registration portal
Pitch & Jury Evaluation
Shortlisted teams present live demos or pitches during Day 1 Innovation Showcase
Award & Mentorship Announcement
Winners announced at the Valedictory Plenary with immediate mentorship engagement
Grants, Mentorship & Recognition
Win funding, expert guidance, and visibility for your venture
₹1 Lakh Grant Pool
Immediate funding for winning ventures to kickstart implementation and scaling
Expert Mentorship
Guidance from IIT (BHU) faculty and domain experts from MoRTH, ITS Forum, and industry leaders
Up to ₹20L Incubation
Eligible start-ups will be selected and nominated to apply for incubation support at IIT (BHU), disbursed in three tranches (₹5L + ₹7L + ₹8L) based on milestone achievement
Visibility & Collaboration
Promising ventures will be featured in the MargShakti Innovation Compendium 2025 and may be considered for academia–industry collaborative grants with partner ministries
Grant Pool Details
₹1,00,000 Shared among the winning ventures addressing the most relevant problem statements in highways, logistics, and urban mobility
₹20 lakh Eligible start-ups will be selected and nominated to apply for incubation support at IIT (BHU), disbursed in three tranches (₹5L + ₹7L + ₹8L) based on milestone achievement
Evaluation Criteria
How your venture will be assessed by the expert jury
How to Participate
Simple steps to submit your innovative solution
Register Under Start-up Category
Register under Start-up category via the MargShakti 2025 Registration Portal.
500-Word Problem–Solution Brief
PDF format detailing the problem, your solution, and its impact potential
5-Slide Presentation
Covering innovation, deployment plan, scalability, and innovation readiness
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers
Ready to Transform India's Transportation Future?
Join the MargShakti Start-up Challenge and bring your innovation to life with funding, mentorship, and national visibility
Last date for submission: 12 November 2025 • Don't miss this opportunity!
* Final awards and prize distribution will depend on the quality and impact of entries as determined by the jury. The ₹1 lakh grant pool may be awarded to one or more ventures depending on jury evaluation. Winning teams must be incubated at IIT (BHU) for mentorship and subsequent grant disbursement.
Leading Voices in Infrastructure
Join distinguished leaders from government, industry, academia, and defence shaping the future of India's highways.
Awanish Kumar Awasthi
CM's Advisor, UP State
Vinay Kumar Rajawat
DG, MoRTH - Highways
Prof. Manoj Choudhary
Vice Chancellor, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalay
Rahul Gupta
Secretary General, IRC
Ministry of Social Justice
TBD
UP Department of Tourism
TBD
UP Department of Urban Development
TBD
UP PWD
TBD
UPEIDA - CEO or Nominated Expert
TBD
UPSIDA - CEO or Nominated Expert
TBD
Dr. Ramesh Majhi
Scientist, CRRI
Prof. Ashish Verma
IISc - Urban Mobility
Pankaj Agarwal
CE (S&R), MoRTH - Highways
Akhil Ahmed
SE (S&R), MoRTH - Highways
Tulsa Ram
AEE (S&R), MoRTH - Highways
Swati Khanna
KFW - Infrastructure Investment
Pramod Rajendran
SFC - Freight and Logistics
Satish Kedar Nath
SFC - Freight and Logistics
Manish Hissaria
Qualix - Highways, Toll Plazas
Arun Kumar K
Dilip Buildcon
Logistics Industry Expert
TBD
Logistics Industry Expert
TBD
Logistics Industry Expert
TBD
Dr. Varun Varghese
Assistant Professor, IIT Tirupati
Megnna Verma
Head, School of Sustainability, Ramaiah Institute - Mobility of PWDs
S V Koteswara Rao
Director, Athaang Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
Dr. Abhisek Mudgal
Assistant Professor, IIT BHU
Dr. Anshuman Sharma
Assistant Professor, IIT BHU
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