The 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2024 concluded with a valedictory session led by Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This three-day event brought together key stakeholders and experts to discuss advancements in sustainable urban mobility solutions.
The UMI awards recognize excellence and best practices in urban transport across various categories,
Bhubaneswar Recognized for Excellence in Public Transport
Minister’s Statement
Sr. No | Award Category | Winner/City | Organization |
1 | City with the Most Sustainable Transport System | Kochi | Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. |
2 | City with the Best Public Transport System | Bhubaneswar | Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) |
3 | City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System | Srinagar | Srinagar Smart City Ltd. |
4 | City with the Best Safety and Security System & Record | Gandhinagar | Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation |
5 | City with the Best Intelligent Transport System (ITS) | Surat | Surat Municipal Corporation |
6 | City with the Most Innovative Financing Mechanism | Jammu | Jammu Smart City Ltd. |
7 | City with Best Record of Public Involvement in Transport | Bengaluru | Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation |
8 | Metro Rail with the Best Multimodal Integration | Bengaluru | Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. |
9 | Metro Rail with the Best Passenger Services and Satisfaction | Mumbai | Mumbai Metro One Pvt. Ltd. |
Organizer
Event Details
Significance
Conference Theme and Focus Areas
Theme : Focused on “Standardisation and Optimisation of Urban Transport Solutions”.
Key Discussions
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | The 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2024 and Awards |
Venue | Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
Organizer | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Institute of Urban Transport (India), supported by Government of Gujarat & Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. |
Theme | “Standardisation and Optimisation of Urban Transport Solutions” |
Key Discussions | – Standardization of urban mobility. – Integration of various transport modes. – Multilateral & bilateral funding opportunities. – Development of E-Bus ecosystem in India. |
Award Categories & Winners | – City with the Most Sustainable Transport System: Kochi – City with the Best Public Transport System: Bhubaneswar – City with Best Non-Motorized Transport: Srinagar – City with the Best Safety System: Gandhinagar – City with the Best Intelligent Transport System: Surat – City with Most Innovative Financing Mechanism: Jammu – City with Best Public Involvement: Bengaluru – Metro Rail with Best Multimodal Integration: Bengaluru – Metro Rail with Best Passenger Services: Mumbai |
Exhibition Focus | Showcased best practices in urban transport and latest technologies. |
Significance | A platform for Indian and foreign manufacturers to network, discuss innovations, and address challenges in urban mobility. |
Every year on December 22, India celebrates National Mathematics Day. This date marks the birth…
In competitive exams like SSC, Defence, State Exams, and Railways, current affairs are crucial. This…
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, several explosive-laden drones, believed to be part of Ukraine's ongoing…
Uttar Pradesh, one of India's most populous states, is known for its rich cultural and…
The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, convened ministers from 28…
India participated in the 24th BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting (SOM), hosted virtually by Thailand on…