Context :
Global AI Conclave:
Innovation authority to navigate emerging challenges, says Priyank Kharge
( Money
Control / 16 Dec 2023 )
Extract :
Karnataka
Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge said on December 16 that an innovation authority would address gaps arising from emerging
technologies.
Speaking
at the CNBC-TV18 & Moneycontrol Global AI Conclave 2023, he said,
"
If a new technology emerges, this authority can conduct
research and formulate policies."
In
2020, the state assembly passed the Karnataka Innovation
Authority (KIA) bill, proposing sandboxes
to exempt innovators from regulations.
However,
startups, especially in the mobility sector,
continue to face challenges.
"The government often lags behind technology. If there's a
technology without a corresponding policy, the innovation authority can house it until a policy is established,"
Kharge said.
Citing
an example of the Motor
Vehicle Act, he said, "Our rules still don't permit ride-sharing
and other innovations in the mobility sector" he said.
He proposed making the government the first customer for AI
startups, facilitating
collaboration through a global
innovation alliance with 33 countries to provide access to networking,
market access, and funding opportunities.
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Dear Shri Khargeji,
( minister.rdpritbtkar@gmail.com / min.itbt@karnataka.gov.in / vcksrdpru2016@gmail.com ) :
Thank you for your
following “ trailblazing “ announcements :
Ø innovation authority would address gaps arising from
emerging technologies
Ø
"
If a new technology emerges, this authority can conduct
research and formulate policies."
Ø If there's a technology without a
corresponding policy, the innovation
authority can house it until a policy is established
Ø innovations
in the mobility sector
Talking of “ Encouraging
Innovations in Mobility Sector “ , I urge you to consider my following
suggestion , which provides for a holistic solution to :
Ø GHG ( CO2 ) Emission
Ø Air Pollution
Ø Global Warming
Ø Traffic Congestion
Ø Faster adoption of Electric Vehicles
Ø Greater use of Public Transport
If you think it a fit candidate for trying out in a SANDBOX
, I request you to refer it to the :
Karnataka Innovation Authority (KIA)
With
regards,
Hemen
Parekh
www.hemenparekh.ai / 17 Dec 2023
Ø Transport : an Integrated Logistic Plan ? …………………………… 20 Nov 2018
Extract :
Please allow me to offer following suggestion which will meet
both these objectives
A : PROBLEM STATEMENT
Transport is
getting to be a big problem world-wide
By 2018 ,
total number of cars / buses / trucks in the world was approx. 1.4 Billion
By 2036 ,
this is expected to go up to 2.8 Billion ( doubling in 20 years )
I have not
bothered to dig up figures for bicycles - 2 / 3 Wheeler – Tractors etc
In short
travelling / transporting is getting to be a huge headache
And emission
pollution is killing millions
All over the
world , experts and authorities are coming up with a number of suggestions to
solve this problem
To me, these
attempts seem disparate / loose / uncoordinated / tangential
I have yet
to come across a holistic / all-encompassing / multi-dimensional solution
Following is
my suggestion for an INTEGRATED
LOGISTICS PLAN [ ILP ]
B : GUIDING PRINCIPLES / GOALS of ILP
Minimize all
kinds of transport
o Minimize: Private transport / People
travel / Polluting transport
o Maximize: Public transport /
Non-polluting transport / Video-Conferencing
o Discourage: Land-based transport /
“Within City “transport / “Privately Owned transport
o Encourage: Air based transport / Water based
transport / “Public owned “Transport / Shared
transport / Night – time transport
o Raise:
“ Ease of Doing Business “ rank
to under 50
o Lower: “ Cost of logistics “ from current 14 % of GDP to 6 % of GDP
C: ROAD-MAP TO ACHIEVE THESE OBJECTIVES
o Levying of TRANS-TAX on all vehicles from
birth to death of a vehicle ( irrespective of change in ownership through
gifting / selling )
o TRANS-TAX will get collected automatically and
for each hour of a vehicle’s life
o In this collection process , there will be NO
HUMAN INTERVENTION whatsoever
o Amount of TRANS-TAX to be collected every hour
, will depend on it’s TRANSCORE
o A vehicle’s TRANSCORE will be based on its
total HQ [ Harm Quotient ] for that hour
o Higher the total HQ [ TRANSCORE ] , higher the
TRANS-TAX ( directly proportional )
o Logic : To lower their TRANS-TAX liability ,
people will opt for vehicles and driving conditions which generate a low
TRANSCORE
o TRANS-TAX will replace all other
vehicle-related taxes ( eg : Registration tax / Road Tax etc ) , other than the
GST payable by buyer at time of purchase of vehicle
o TRANS-TAX will be uniform throughout India but
credited to the State in which vehicle is, at each hour of its life
o TRANS-TAX will be computed as per following
HQ MATRIX . For exact mechanism , look up para on
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM below
o This is a conceptual frame work and transport
experts may debate and come up with a different set of “ Factors “ / “
Weightages “ / “ Rating Scales “
o Without doubt , all of these will differ from
country to country and from time to time , within the same country
D: LOGIC FOR
DETERMINING “HARM QUOTIENT"
HQ [ Harm Quotient] Matrix
|
Rating Scale |
Worst (5) |
Bad (4) |
Fair (3) |
Good (2) |
Best (1) |
|
|
Factor / |
Weightage |
|||||
|
Energy Source / |
15 |
Diesel |
Petrol |
Hybrid |
Li-ion Battery |
Solar Roof Car |
|
Ownership |
10 |
Private |
Leased |
Short hire / Ride-share |
Municipality |
Government |
|
Purpose |
5 |
Carry people |
Carry Goods |
Industrial Use |
||
|
Age of Vehicle |
5 |
10
+ years |
8 – 10 years |
6 - 8 years |
4 - 6 years |
< 4 years |
|
Type of Vehicle |
5 |
Car |
Scooter |
Quadricycle / Rickshaw |
Bus |
Train / Metro/ Boat |
|
Capacity |
5 |
1 person |
2 persons |
3 - 4 persons |
5 - 50 persons |
50 + |
|
Space Used |
5 |
City Roads |
City Metro |
Highways |
Train tracks |
Inland waterways |
|
Time when used |
5 |
8am -10am 5pm -7pm |
10am -12noon 7pm - 9pm |
12noon - 5pm |
9pm -12midnight |
12midnight -8am |
|
Where used |
20 |
Within City |
Outside City |
|||
|
State of Use |
20 |
In Motion |
Parked |
|||
|
If Parked-where |
10 |
On Public Road |
In public parking lot |
In Private Garage |
E : ILLUSTRATION OF THE
COMPUTATION OF HQ
Factor : Energy Source
Diesel / Petrol / Hybrid / Li-ion
Battery Powered / Powered by Solar Roof Top
Factor
Rating : 5 (Worst) / 4 / 3 (Fair) / 2 (Good)
/ 1 (Best)
Factor
Weightage : 15
Select : Diesel
HQ (Harm
Quotient
) =
Rating x Weightage = 5 x 15 = 75
Factor
: Ownership
Private /
Leased / Short hire - Ride
Share / Municipality / Government
Factor Rating : 5 ( worst )
/ 4 / 3 ( Fair
) / 2 ( Good )
/ 1 ( Best )
Factor
Weightage : 10
Select : Private
HQ = Rating
x Weightage = 5 x 10 = 50
Factor : Purpose
Carry
People / Carry Goods / Industrial
Use
Factor Rating : People
(Worst - 5 ) /
Goods ( Fair ) / Ind Use ( Best - 1 )
Factor Weightage : 5
Select : People
HQ : Rating x weightage = 5 x 5 = 25
Factor
: Age of Vehicle
10 +
years / 8 – 10 years / 6 -
8 years / 4 -
6 years / < 4 years
Factor Rating : 5 ( Worst ) / 4 / 3 /
2 / 1 ( Best )
Factor Weightage
: 5
Select : 10 + years
HQ : Rating
x Weightage = 5 x 5 = 25
Factor : Type of Vehicle
Car / Scooter / Rickshaw / Bus / Train
– Metro - Boat
Factor Rating : 5 ( Worst )
/ 4 / 3 ( Fair
) / 2 ( Good ) /1 ( Best )
Factor Weightage : 5
Select : Car
HQ : Rating
x weightage = 5 x 5 = 25
Factor : Capacity
1 person (
Worst ) / 2 persons / 3-4
persons / 5-50 persons /
50 + persons (Best )
Factor Rating : 5
( Worst ) / 4 / 3 ( Fair ) / 2 / 1
( Best )
Factor
Weightage :
Select : 3 – 4 persons
HQ : Rating x Weightage = 3 x 5 = 15
Factor : Space Used
City
Roads / City Metro /
Highways / Train tracks / Inland
waterways
Factor Rating : 5 ( Worst ) / 4 /
3 /
2 / 1 ( Best )
Factor
Weightage : 5
Select : City Roads
HQ : Rating x Weightage = 5 x 5 = 25
Factor : Time of use
|
Worst
( 5 )
>
8 am – 10 am and 5
pm – 7 pm |
|
|
Factor : Where Used
Within city
limits (
Worst ) / Outside City limits ( Best )
Factor Rating : 5 ( worst
) / 1 ( Best )
Factor Weightage : 20
Select : Within city limits
HQ : Rating
x Weightage = 5 x 20 = 100
Factor : State of use
In
Motion ( Worst ) / Stationary
- Parked ( Best )
Factor Rating : 5 ( Worst ) / 1 ( Best )
Factor Weightage : 20
Select : Moving
HQ : Rating x Weightage = 5 x 20 = 100
Factor : If parked
On Public
Road / In Public parking plot / In
Private garage
Factor
Rating : 5 ( Worst) / 3 ( Fair ) / 1 ( Best )
Factor weightage : 10
Select : None
( since car is in motion )
HQ : Not Applicable
F : TRANSCORE IS TOTAL
OF HQs OF VARIOUS FACTORS
So , what kind of vehicle are we tracking ?
Diesel / Privately
owned / Carrying
People / > 10 years old / Car / 3
– 4 persons / On City
Roads / 8 am – 10 am / Within
city / Moving
What is the total HQ [ Harm
Quotient ] of this vehicle ?
75 + 50 + 25
+ 25 + 25 + 15 + 25 + 25 + 100 + 100 = 465
This is usage having almost the “HIGHEST TRANSCORE” (Transcore = Σ
of HQs)
G : SOME MORE
EXAMPLES OF TRANSCORE
Now following usage is one yielding a “ Very Low TRANSCORE “ :
Li-ion Battery driven
Electric / Government Owned / Industrial
Use / < 4 years old /
Boat / carrying 50 +
persons / Inland Waterways / operating between
12 midnight to 8 am / Outside City limits /
Moving
TRANSCORE = 30 + 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 +
5 + 20 + 100 = 190
And here is one likely usage , yielding a “ Moderate TRANSCORE “ :
Petrol / short
hire / for people / 6 –
8 years old vehicle / Rickshaw / capacity 3 –
4 persons / On City
roads / operating between 12 noon and 5
pm / within city limits / moving
TRANSCORE = 60 + 30 + 25 + 15 + 15 + 15 +
25 + 15 + 100 + 100 = 400
H : TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
This will
consist of the following :
Ø NaviC : the Navigator
Satellite
based “ Vehicle Tracking / Monitoring “ system, covering entire
India. This will track all 220 + Million vehicles , on 24x7 , taking
one reading every 10 minute to compute the HQ of each vehicle. Final HQ for a
given hour will be the average of the 6 readings / hour
Based on ( variable ? ) TRANS-TAX formula , NaviC will , every hour , deduct appropriate amount
from FASTag RFID
embedded in each vehicle and transfer to designated account of concerned State
Government
For details of how this will work , read :
http://meity.gov.in/development-navic-chip-commercialcivilian-purposes
All
you need to know about our desi navigation system — NaviC
Indian company launches 'desi GPS' module that will run on
NAVIC signals
Ø All vehicles
All Vehicle
manufacturers will be mandated to embedded the vehicles with FASTag RFID sensors and
other sensors , listed at :
Ø Internet of Vehicles [ 04
March 2017 ]
From these
sensors , NaviC will be able to pick up DATA re : Energy Source – Type of vehicle – Capacity –
Manufacturing date – Purpose – Emission levels etc , from all
vehicles – ships – planes – drones etc
Trucks
transporting GOODS , ( and embedded with RFID FASTags into
all carried packages ) will enable NaviC to integrate with e-way bill system ,
as described in :
Ø A New Way to E-Way ? [ 15 July 2017 ]
From following
news ( 19 Nov 2018 ) , it
seems this suggestion is already under implementation :
Govt plans linking e-way bill with FASTag, logistics data
bank to check GST evasion
Obviously each vehicle being driven ( in motion ) is driven by a
driver with a DRIVING LICENSE.
Just like E – PASSPORTS , driving licenses too can be embedded
with RFID sensors ( carrying full data of the
driver ) . This data will be picked up by NaviC.
It is safe to assume that most – if not all – of the passengers
in a vehicle , are carrying smart
phones with GPS feature . NaviC will be able to
pick up this data and figure out various kinds of
statistics ( Ave no of passengers / Total no of passengers).
CCTV cameras mounted on poles along city
roads will be capturing the data ( images ) of the HIGH SECURITY vehicle number plates . I believe
those CCTVs could be embedded with RFID sensors , which can relay such data to
NaviC
· Pre-loaded
“ Payment Wallets “ [ FASTag ] , linked with
owners’ Bank Accounts for automatic deductions every hour
· Must
have a dashboard which displays HQ MATRIX tabulation , with current STATUS of
that vehicle highlighted , for ready reference by the driver / owner
· Since
it may not be possible to have HQ MATRIX tabulation displayed on the dashboard
of a Scooter , there will be a Mobile App for the same
Ø 24x7 monitoring through
· Central
Control Room ( Central Transport Ministry )
· State
Control Rooms (State RTOs)
RTOs will be
able to see on their monitors , HQ MATRIX of any vehicle ( registered in the
State ) by simply clicking on the VEHICLE NUMBER appearing on the screen
To some
extent , RTOs will function in much the same way as the Air Traffic Control Rooms at
various airports , monitoring the movement of every vehicle ( including
chain-snatchers riding a bike or running away after shooting )
I : HOW WILL THIS SYSTEM WORK
?
Based on the continuous feedback ( of position of each vehicle )
by NaviC satellite, algorithm will do the following :
· Calculate
the “ TRAN-SCORE “ for each and every vehicle , every hour and publish it on a
web site
·
Based on this “ TRAN-SCORE “ compute “ TRANS-TAX “ payable by each vehicle
for each hour and
automatically deduct it from “ Onboard Payment Wallet “ [ FASTag ]
·
If there is NIL balance in the Payment Wallet , immobilize the concerned vehicle , till payment gets made
· Provide
data to Insurance Companies for “ Dynamic “ insurance premiums payable
J : LINKAGE OF TRANSCORE WITH
AMOUNT OF “ TRANS – TAX “ PAYABLE
Since TRANS – TAX is a replacement for the Road-Taxes ( except
that it is payable and automatically
deduced every hour ) , establishing a linkage would require , tabulating the road –
taxes ( and other vehicle-ownership related taxes , if any ) for each type of
vehicle in each State
I have not done this compilation but here is a suggestion :
Have 5 slabs of TRANSCORE as follows :
0-100 / 101–200 / 201-300 /
301-400 / 401–500
The lowest slab ( 0 – 100 ) will attract approximately the same
amount of total ANNUAL ROAD-TAX that a given type of vehicle is currently pays
. Call this BASE SLAB
Of course , other than a vehicle which is locked up in a garage
for the entire year , no other vehicle which is being used regularly , can be
in the BASE SLAB , throughout the year !
In fact , in the most likely scenario , a vehicle might have its
TRANSCORE fluctuate all the way from ( say ) 50 to as high as 450 , during different times of the day !
Linkage for the higher slabs can be :
· 101
– 200 > 150 %
of the BASE SLAB tax
· 201
– 300 > 200 %
· 301 - 400 > 250 %
· 401 - 500 > 300 %
Idea behind such an upward SLIDING SCALE is to discourage usages which attract high HQ
K : HOW ELSE CAN A NAVIC BASED “ VEHICLE
TRACKING – TAXING SYSTEM “ BENEFIT CITIZENS ?
Following is
a partial list :
o Vehicle Arrival / Departure display Boards at
Bus Stops – Train Stations – Airports – Sea Ports
Read : PUBLIC TRANSPORT
AS A SOLUTION ? [ 15 Feb 2016 ]
o Alerting Disaster Relief Teams – Hospitals –
Ambulances – Relatives, during accidents
o Powering Mobile Apps like Google Map for
traffic density – time – alternate routes
Read : Making Yourself
Obsolete ? [ 14 Feb 2016 ]
o “Vehicles Population Database “ by Type – Age
– Energy Source – Ownership etc
o Generation of dynamic TRAFFIC MAPS in real
time
o Help plan new traffic systems ( Hyperloop /
Pod Taxi / MagLev / Cable Ways etc )
o And who knows someday NaviC may even be able to TRACK ,
each Rs 2000 currency
note with RFID
sensor embedded into it?
Read
: Will China save the World ? [ 21 Oct 2018 ]
L : TIME FRAME FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROPOSAL
|
Event |
Date |
Concerned |
|
Publish White Paper |
01 Jan 2019 |
NITI Aayog |
|
Publish Online Survey |
01 Feb 2019 |
NITI Aayog |
|
Publish Survey Results |
01 March 2019 |
NITI Aayog |
|
Seminars ( Traffic Insti / Vehicle Mfrs
) |
01 April 2019 |
Shri Prabhu-Shri Gadkari |
|
Present findings to State Trans
Ministers |
01 May 2019 |
Shri Prabhu-Shri
Gadkari |
|
Place order on ISRO ( System Design
) |
01 June 2019 |
Transport Ministry |
|
Receive System Design-
Drawings from ISRO |
01 July 2019 |
Transport Ministry |
|
Float tender for Software Design- Apps
/ HW |
01 Aug 2019 |
Transport Ministry |
|
Place orders on
Suppliers |
01 Sept 2019 |
Transport Ministry |
|
Mandate to Vehicle Mfrrs for
pre-installing of required RFID sensors / other sensors |
01 Sept 2019 |
Transport Ministry |
|
All new vehicles to be duly pre-
installed |
01 Jan 2020 |
Vehicle Manufacturers |
|
Pilot Testing ( without actually
debiting RFID Fastag in vehicles ) |
Jan 20 – Mar 20 |
|
|
System Modifications ( SW + HW ) based
on data from soft launch |
April 20- June 20 |
|
|
Final launch |
Aug 20 |
Following are ChatGPT’s observations re my proposal :
Wow, that's quite an extensive and detailed proposal you've laid out!
It's ambitious and seems to
cover a wide array of factors in managing transportation and vehicle usage.
The concept of
a TRANSCORE linked
to a TRANS-TAX,
determined by various factors such as energy source, ownership, purpose, age of
vehicle, and more, is
intriguing.
Creating an Integrated Logistics Plan (ILP) that aims to minimize polluting transport,
encourage public transport, and reduce overall transportation while aligning
with environmental goals is
forward-thinking.
Implementing such a comprehensive system would undoubtedly
require significant infrastructure and technological advancements.
It could potentially revolutionize how we approach transportation and vehicle usage,
particularly in addressing pollution and congestion issues.
The timeline you've proposed for implementation appears quite detailed
and well thought out.
However, the complexity of such a system may also introduce
challenges in execution, especially concerning technological integration,
compliance from vehicle manufacturers, and public acceptance.
If Minister Kharge's sandbox initiative aims to explore
innovative ideas and their feasibility, your proposal could indeed be
a strong candidate.
It offers a holistic approach to address multiple facets of
transportation challenges.
Have you considered how this proposal aligns with existing
policies or frameworks in Karnataka or other parts of India? The integration of
such a system would likely necessitate collaboration between different
departments and stakeholders.
It might be beneficial to condense the proposal into key points
highlighting its potential benefits, feasibility, and alignment with the
broader goals of innovation and sustainable development. This could make it
more accessible and easier to evaluate within the sandbox framework.
Do you plan to reach out
to Minister Kharge directly or through any specific channels to propose this idea for
consideration in the sandbox environment?
And BARD had following comments :
Your
proposal exhibits several desirable qualities
that make it a compelling option for addressing
climate-related transportation issues:
Comprehensiveness:
Tackling
multiple problems simultaneously, like pollution, congestion, and inefficient
resource use, increases the overall impact and avoids siloed solutions.
Incentivization:
Motivating
users through TRANSCORE and ILP encourages behavioral change and ownership of
solutions, fostering a more sustainable transportation culture.
Pigouvian Tax Potential:
Your
proposal aligns with the principles of Pigouvian taxes, which aim to
internalize the negative externalities of pollution and congestion into user
costs. This aligns with economic
principles of efficient resource allocation and incentivizes socially responsible behavior.
Global Applicability:
While
specific details might require adjustments, the core concepts of
TRANSCORE and ILP hold
potential for adaptation to most countries facing similar transportation
challenges. The focus on
data-driven planning, dynamic scoring systems, and collaborative implementation
can be tailored to different contexts and policy landscapes.
However,
it's important to consider some potential challenges:
Complexity:
Implementing
such a comprehensive system requires significant planning, infrastructure
upgrades, and technological advancements. Addressing concerns about data
privacy and potential inequities in user impacts is also crucial.
Political
and Public Will:
Gaining
political buy-in and public acceptance for a system with potentially
significant changes to user behavior can be challenging. Effective
communication and stakeholder engagement are essential.
Adaptability
and Continuous Improvement:
The
transportation landscape is constantly evolving, and the system needs to be
adaptable to new technologies and changing user patterns. Continuous monitoring
and evaluation are crucial to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.
Overall,
your proposal demonstrates a well-rounded approach to addressing
climate-related transportation challenges.
Its
potential for positive impact and global applicability is significant, but careful planning, effective
communication, and a focus on adaptability will be key to its successful
implementation.
I
encourage you to continue refining your proposal, address potential challenges,
and explore specific implementation strategies.
With
dedication and collaboration, your vision of a cleaner and more sustainable
transportation future can become a reality.