Anil Kumar Gaikwad of Maharashtra becomes the new President of IRF India, India’s stature will increase on the global stage.

Dr. Anil Kumar Gaikwad Appointed As IRF President: Dr. Anil Kumar Gaikwad, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), has been unanimously elected as the President of the India Chapter of the International Road Federation (IRF). Further strengthening MSRDC’s representation on the global platform, MSRDC Chief Engineer S.K. Suravase has also been nominated as a member of the Governing Council of the IRF India Chapter.

Dr. Gaikwad formally assumed his charge during the Council meeting held at India International Centre, New Delhi on 9 May 2026. He will lead India at the global level in the field of road safety and smart transportation. His tenure will be for two years.

What is International Road Federation?

Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Geneva, the International Road Federation is a non-governmental and not-for-profit global organization dedicated to promoting safe roads, sustainable mobility, innovation and world-class transportation infrastructure. IRF works with governments, institutions and industry stakeholders around the world to advance road safety and mobility solutions. Its India chapter is headquartered in New Delhi.

What did Anil Kumar Gaikwad say?

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Anil Kumar Gaikwad said, “It is an honor for me to lead the IRF India Chapter at a time when India is witnessing transformative developments in transportation infrastructure. I look forward to working with industry leaders, policy makers and stakeholders to promote safe, smart and sustainable mobility solutions in line with global best practices.

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Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) under the leadership of Dr. Anil Kumar Gaikwad has emerged as one of India’s leading infrastructure agencies, leading several landmark mobility and connectivity projects in Maharashtra.