19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition concludes in Bhubaneswar with participation of around 1,500 delegates and experts

The 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition 2026 concluded in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, focusing on integrated urban planning, digital age accessibility, and sustainable transport solutions.

• The two-day event was organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs through the Institute of Urban Transport (India) with support from the Government of Odisha.
• Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal introduced the three guiding principles for urban mobility: Integration, Inclusiveness, and Intelligence (3-I).
• The Government approved nine new Metro projects covering 174 kilometres at a cost of over ₹59,000 crore since December 2025.
• Under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, 1,100 electric buses are operational in 28 cities, carrying 2.5 lakh passengers daily.
• Delhi's Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Policy 2026 was approved in April 2026 to promote planned development across 207 square kilometres.
• Bhubaneswar received the award for the Best Green Transport Initiative, while Chennai won for the Best Non-Motorized Transport System.