Samrat Dasgupta

Background

About Samrat Dasgupta

Worked on overall Project Planning, Techno-economic Monitoring and Evaluation Studies with special emphasis on Economic and Financial Analysis. Economic and Financial Analysis: Expertise in Econometric Analysis and Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of various infrastructure projects. Involved in financial feasibility of various infrastructure projects and their financial modelling. Transport Economics: Proficient in application of Updated Road User Cost Study for Economic Analysis of Road Projects under various scenarios. Extensive use of HDM4 for economic analysis, asset management and maintenance strategies. Knowledge of other Asset Management Software such as RONET, PAVER and RED. Good understanding of Road Maintenance Management System and application of Asset Management and Maintenance Strategies. Worked on proposal for GIS based Road Maintenance Management System and its costing for installation and implementation. Demand Assessment: Good command over demand assessment; trend based analysis; economic growth (indicators and factors) and sector analysis for project hinterland and selection of the probable product mix for various infrastructure projects. Studied various government initiatives and foreign direct investments; forecasted growth in industries, production, investment, employment opportunities and overall economic growth of the region to study the feasibility of various projects and related components. Transport Planning: Worked on various Multi-Modal Transport Studies and planning of Multi-Modal Logistic Hub and Public Transportation System. Worked on Feasibility Study for Bus Rapid Transit System and other Transportation Planning projects. Specialties: Financial and Economic Analysis of Infrastructure Projects Transport Economics Asset Management Overall Project Planning and Project Management Transportation Planning Demand Assessment Strategic Planning Institutional Development