Wednesday, August 19, 2026

🚢‍♀️🌍 World Pedestrian Day 2026 | Pedestrian Safety Audit 🌍🚢‍♂️

As part of NATPAC’s Golden Jubilee celebrations and in observance of World Pedestrian Day, NATPAC conducted a Pedestrian Safety Audit along the Kesavadasapuram–Pattom corridor located in Trivandrum and Medical college - Kunnamangalam arm of Medical College Junction in Kozhikode on 17 August 2026 , with the objective of assessing pedestrian safety, accessibility and walking conditions along this important urban corridor.

The audit focused on identifying pedestrian safety concerns, gaps in pedestrian infrastructure, accessibility challenges, and other factors affecting the safe and comfortable movement of pedestrians.

🚸The initiative highlights NATPAC’s continued commitment towards promoting safe, inclusive, accessible and sustainable mobility and creating urban streets that prioritise pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.

πŸ“‹ A detailed report of the Pedestrian Safety Audit, including the observations, identified issues, and recommendations for improving pedestrian safety along the corridor, will be submitted to the respected authorities for further actions on pedestrian safety improvement interventions.


Together, let us work towards creating safer streets, better walking environments and more inclusive and safer streets for everyone! 🚢‍♀️🌿




Monday, August 17, 2026

🚨 MODEL EXPO 2026 | DEADLINE EXTENDED!

πŸ’‘ Have an idea that could transform the future of mobility? Turn your idea into a model and showcase it at MODEL EXPO 2026!

πŸ“’ Proposal Submission Deadline Extended: 15 September 2026

πŸ† First Prize: ₹50,000

πŸ’° Seed Grant: ₹2,000 per participating team

πŸ“… Exhibition: 18 December 2026

πŸ† Results: 19 December 2026

πŸ‘₯ Diploma/UG/PG students of Architecture & Engineering

πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘§‍πŸ‘¦ Teams of up to 5 students

✨ Don't just imagine the future of mobility. BUILD IT!

πŸ“² Register / Submit your proposal:

https://tinyurl.com/3czew9mw


πŸ“Ž Detailed brochure attached.

 

Thursday, August 6, 2026

🚨 Call for Papers | International Conference-TRANSFORM 2026 🚨

 


The KSCSTE–National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) is pleased to invite researchers, academicians, industry professionals, policymakers, and practitioners to submit technical papers for the International Conference on Transforming Transport for Safety and Sustainability (TRANSFORM 2026).
πŸ“… Conference Dates: 18-19 December 2026
πŸ“ Venue: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Organized as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of NATPAC, TRANSFORM 2026 provides a multidisciplinary platform to discuss emerging challenges and innovative solutions in transportation, under the following thematic areas:
✅ Transportation Planning
✅ Traffic Engineering and Safety
✅ Highway Infrastructure
✅ Water Transportation
✅ Smart and Digital Transportation Systems
πŸ“’ Call for Papers
Authors are invited to submit full-length technical papers under the conference's five broad themes. Detailed theme descriptions are available in the conference brochure.

🌐 Conference Website For more details, please visit: https://natpac.kerala.gov.in/TRANSFORM2026

Submission Details
πŸ“„ Manuscript Template & METEOR Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/TRANSFORM2026Templates
πŸ“… Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026
Authors are requested to prepare their manuscripts using the prescribed template and follow the submission guidelines carefully.
πŸ“š Publication Opportunities
Accepted quality papers will be published in the Springer Conference Proceedings. Selected high-quality papers may also be considered for publication in SCI/Scopus-indexed high-impact-factor journals, subject to the respective journals' peer-review and acceptance criteria.
We warmly invite you to contribute your research and join us in shaping the future of safe, sustainable, and resilient transportation. We also encourage you to share this call with your colleagues, research scholars, and professional networks.
We look forward to welcoming you to TRANSFORM 2026!




Monday, August 3, 2026

The first 5-Day Hands-on GIS Short-Term Training Programme organised by KSCSTE-NATPAC was successfully conducted from 27-31 July 2026 at the KSCSTE-NATPAC Regional Office, JLN International Stadium, Kaloor, Ernakulam.

The programme saw enthusiastic participation from officials of the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) and students from various institutions. Over five days, participants gained practical experience in GIS through hands-on sessions covering spatial data management, mapping, geoprocessing, and spatial analysis.

We sincerely thank everyone who participated and contributed to the success of the first training program in this series. The encouraging response inspires us to continue this initiative, and we look forward to welcoming many more participants to the upcoming GIS Short-Term Training Programmes.

Stay tuned for announcements on the next training programme in the series!

#KSCSTENATPAC #GIS  #CapacityBuilding #Geospatial #QGIS #UrbanPlanning #TransportationPlanning #Kerala




Tuesday, July 28, 2026


An interactive session was held with Dr. Sooraj P., Professor, Government College of Engineering, Kannur, on 28 July 2026.

During the session, Dr. Sooraj interacted with the scientists of KSCSTE-NATPAC, sharing his insights and engaging in discussions on research, innovation, and collaborative opportunities in the field of transportation engineering. The interaction provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and exploring potential areas of academic and research collaboration.


 




Monday, July 27, 2026

Registration Open – IIRS Outreach Programme (Course ID-188) through NATPAC as Nodal Centre

Current Course Open for Registration:
• Course ID-188: * “ AI/ML for Geodata Analysis “ *
• Dates: August 03-14, 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (tentative)
The training programmes will be conducted online through live and interactive sessions, as per the schedule published by IIRS-ISRO. Daily schedules will be made available on the ECLASS platform, and participants are expected to attend classes as per the published timetable.
Registration and Additional Information:
(Select “NATPAC” as your nodal centre during registration.)
The detailed participant guidelines for those registering through nodal centres are also attached herewith.
For any further details or assistance, please contact:
Dr. Sabitha N. M.
Nodal Centre Coordinator – NATPAC
Ph: 9447890798
Mail ID - sabithanm2023@gmail.com
Key Guide





5-days Hands-on GIS Training Programme as part of its GIS Training Series from 27 to 31 July 2026.


KSCSTE–NATPAC invites you to join its 5-Day Hands-on GIS Training Programme
πŸ“… Dates: 27–31 July 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
πŸ“ Venue: KSCSTE–NATPAC Regional Office, JLN International Stadium, Kaloor, Ernakulam.
πŸŽ“ Certificate will be provided to all participants