17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo-2024 Inaugurated in Gandhinagar
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo-2024 |
| Inauguration | Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel |
| Venue | Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Dates | October 25 to 27, 2024 |
| Participants | Over 2,000 professionals and academics |
| Theme | "Standardisation and Optimisation of Urban Transport Solutions" |
| Key Attendees | Shri Harsh Sanghavi (MoS Home and Transport), Shri Srinivas R. Katikithala (Secretary, MoHUA) |
| Economic Context | India as the fifth-largest economy, advancements in social, economic, and urban sectors |
| Principles Emphasized | Triple S: Sustainable, Sensitive, Smart |
| Focus Areas | Integration of transport modes, funding opportunities under Make in India, big data in transport planning, E-Bus ecosystem, Metro cost benchmarking |
| Recognition | Awards for "Best Practices Project in Urban Transport" across nine categories |
| Closing Ceremony | October 27, 2024 |