Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, inaugurated the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Expo-2024 at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar, on October 25, 2024. This three-day event brings together over 2,000 professionals and academicians to discuss solutions for improving urban transport in India. The conference will continue until October 27, 2024.
17th Urban Mobility India Conference 2024 Key Highlights
- Event Focus: The conference is centered on the theme “Standardisation and Optimisation of Urban Transport Solutions.” The discussions aim to enhance urban mobility by integrating different modes of transport and adopting innovative strategies.
- Government Presence: The event was attended by prominent leaders, including Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Minister of State for Home and Transport, Gujarat, and Shri Srinivas R. Katikithala, Secretary of MoHUA, among others.
- Economic Growth: In his address, CM Patel highlighted India’s status as the fifth-largest economy and its progress in urban development, which opens new opportunities for sustainable transport solutions.
- Triple S Principle: Shri Harsh Sanghavi emphasized the “Triple S” approach—Sustainable, Sensitive, and Smart—for urban transport.
17th Urban Mobility India Conference 2024 Objectives
1. Integration of Urban Transport
Discussions will focus on creating frameworks to integrate different transport modes, such as buses, metros, and e-bikes, for a seamless urban travel experience.
2. Innovative Urban Transport Solutions
The event will explore topics like the role of big data in transport planning, the development of an electric bus (E-Bus) ecosystem, and cost benchmarking for metro systems.
3. Recognition of Best Practices
The conference will conclude on October 27, 2024, with awards being presented to state and city authorities for outstanding projects in urban transport across nine categories.
| Event Details | Description |
| Event Name | 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Expo 2024 |
| Location | Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Dates | October 25-27, 2024 |
| Theme | Standardisation and Optimisation of Urban Transport Solutions |
| Participants | 2,000+ professionals and academicians |
Related Event: National Urban Transport Policy 2006
The UMI Conference aligns with India’s National Urban Transport Policy 2006, promoting sustainable urban transport through the sharing of best practices and discussing challenges faced in urban mobility.
Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel inaugurates "17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo-2024" at Gandhinagar
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News Summary
- CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 17th UMI Conference in Gandhinagar.
- Event focuses on standardizing and optimizing urban transport.
- Over 2,000 professionals are attending to discuss innovative transport solutions.
- Shri Harsh Sanghavi emphasized the Triple S principle: Sustainable, Sensitive, Smart.
- The event will conclude with awards for the best urban transport projects.
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The theme is “Standardisation and Optimisation of Urban Transport Solutions,” focusing on integrated, efficient, and smart urban transport systems.
The conference was inaugurated by Gujarat’s Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel.
The Triple S principle stands for Sustainable, Sensitive, and Smart, emphasizing eco-friendly and efficient transport solutions.
Over 2,000 professionals and academicians are participating in the event.
The event is held at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar, from October 25 to 27, 2024.
The conference will focus on integrating different transport modes, using big data, and enhancing the E-Bus ecosystem.
Key attendees include Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Minister of State for Home and Transport, and Shri Srinivas R. Katikithala, Secretary of MoHUA, among other officials.
