19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 Inaugurated in Bhubaneswar

The 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 was inaugurated on 23 October 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu. The two-day event is being organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) through the Institute of Urban Transport (India), with support from the Government of Odisha.

Key Focus Areas
- Urban accessibility and inclusion.
- Sustainable and low-carbon transport.
- Multimodal transport integration.
- First- and last-mile connectivity.
- Use of digital technologies in urban mobility.
- Reducing congestion and emissions.

Major Highlights
- India's metro network has expanded from 248 km (2014) to 1,185+ km across 26 cities.
- 998 km of metro lines are currently under construction.
- Initiatives highlighted:
- National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)
- QR-based ticketing
- PM e-Bus Sewa

Odisha's Mobility Initiatives
- Ama Bus and Ama E-Ride showcased as successful models.
- Around 800 buses operating across 8 cities.
- Focus on smart, inclusive and sustainable transport.

Participation
- Around 1,500 delegates from India and abroad.
- Policymakers, metro rail companies, transport experts, industry representatives and academicians participated.

Exhibition
28 exhibitors showcased:
- Urban transport technologies
- Best practices
- Sustainable mobility solutions

Key Discussions
Data & Technology
- AI, GPS, sensors and intelligent transport systems.
- Data governance, privacy and interoperability.

Inclusive Mobility
- Gender-responsive urban planning.
- Accessibility for elderly and persons with disabilities.

Sustainable Transport
- PM e-Bus Sewa and bus modernization.
- Low Emission Zones (LEZs) for cleaner air.
- Regional mobility planning and integrated transport.

Research Symposium
- 46 research papers selected.
- 20 presentations and 26 poster displays.
- Top 3 papers to receive ₹25,000 each.

Conclusion
- Awards for Excellence/Best Practice Projects in Urban Transport will be presented.
- The event supports the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 through accessible, inclusive and sustainable urban mobility.