G Adarsh Kumar

Adarsh Kumar is a distinguished transport professional with over 34 years of experience, he is a passionate road safety advocate and former Junior Regional Transport Officer (JRTO), committed to making roads safer and mobility more sustainable. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority (KMTA) and drafting its Act and Rules. As Senior Deputy General Manager of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL), he spearheaded public transport integration initiatives. A pioneer in establishing Kerala’s first School Road Safety Clubs and Drivers’ Counselling Centre, he has conducted over 9,000 road safety awareness sessions. Currently, he serves as Director of the SCMS Institute for Road Safety and Transportation (SiRST), Working Group Member of the National Road Safety Board, and Technical Committee Member of PIARC – World Road Association (2024–27). The first recipient of the Chief Minister’s Transport Medal, he is also an award-winning author of The Fact in the Fiction and has served as President of Paravoor Public Library for 25 years.