16th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2023

The 16th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2023, which focuses on advancing sustainable urban mobility solutions, came to a successful conclusion with its valedictory session. The event was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, and Shri Vikas Kumar, Managing Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. It was a platform for discussions and initiatives aimed at improving urban mobility and transportation in India.

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During the valedictory session, Secretary of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manoj Joshi, touched upon several crucial topics related to urban mobility. He emphasized the importance of Transit Orientation Development (TOD) and discussed the associated challenges.
Shri Joshi also highlighted the significance of smart cards as a convenient payment method for commuters and mentioned the government’s efforts to adopt the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) to enhance the interoperability of various urban transport modes.
Effective fare collection systems were underscored as vital for the sustainability of transport systems, and the potential of leveraging real estate around roads for project financial viability was mentioned.
Financing and viability of urban transport projects were discussed, with an emphasis on the need for innovative funding mechanisms and public-private partnerships to meet the growing demands of urban transportation infrastructure.
Additionally, the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) was addressed, with Shri Manoj Joshi advocating for EV adoption to reduce emissions and encouraging investment in EV infrastructure in urban areas.

Awards

In the valedictory session, awards were presented to the winning state/city authorities for “Excellence/ best practice projects in Urban Transport” in the following categories recommended by the Awards Selection Committee and accepted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Certificate Distribution and “Trophy for best research paper” in the Research Symposium conducted in 8 sessions in these 2 days

Third prize – Dilawaiz Ali, NIT Srinagar
The Second prize – Karthika P Sobhana, IISC Bangalore
First prize – Aishree Boruah, IIT Hyderabad

Certificate for Innovation

As part of the Urban Mobility India Innovation Challenge, organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with GIZ India, Winners are being awarded in 3 different categories.

Award for Best Innovative Solution – PotHoleRaja
Award for Best Sustainable Solution – Namma Yatri
Award for the UMI Innovation Challenge = Microgrid Labs India

Trophy for best Exhibition in the Conference & Expo

Third prize -Kochi Metro Rail Limited
Second prize – Bharat Electronics Limited
First Prize – Coral Telecom Limited and Sparsh

Awards for Excellence in Urban Transport

Category	Winner	Reason
The City with the Best Public Transport System	Srinagar Smart City Limited	Srinagar’s Multimodal Transport System Project
The City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System	Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation	NMT-friendly Pimple Saudagar Neighbourhood Project
The City with the Most Innovative Financing Mechanism	Jabalpur City Transport Services Limited	Financial Mechanism for Sustainable City Bus Services project
The City with the Best Record of Public Involvement in its Transport Planning	Sustainable Transport and Efficient Mobility Society (STEMS), East Khasi Hills (Shilong)	Shared Commuter Service project
The City with the Best Green Transport Initiative	Kochi Metro Rail Limited	Kochi Water Metro project
Metro Rail with the Best Multimodal Integration	Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)	Multi-Modal Integration Project for 30 Stations of Mumbai metro Line 2A & 7
Metro Rail with best Passenger Services and Satisfaction	Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.	Delhi Metro Rail project Lucknow Metro Rail project
Running trophy for the State/UT which has implemented BEST URBAN TRANSPORT PROJECTS Previous Year	Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT)	Mo Bus & Mo E-Ride

About the 16th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2023

The 16th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2023 was organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in collaboration with the Institute of Urban Transport (India) and with the support of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. The event took place from 27th to 29th October 2023, at the Manekshaw Centre, Parade Road, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi.

This conference brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders from around the world to engage in discussions and collaborations concerning the future of urban transportation. It aimed to showcase best practices in urban transport, the latest technologies, services, and developments in the field.

The exhibition, a significant component of the UMI Conference, featured displays of urban transport innovations and practices from India and other countries. It was inaugurated by Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, on October 27, 2023, and ran throughout the three days of the conference. The exhibition featured around 22 exhibitors representing Metro Rail Companies, public and private sectors, and more.

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