Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition 2026 inaugurated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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The 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) through the Institute of Urban Transport (India) with support from the Government of Odisha. Held under the theme ‘Urban Accessibility and Liveability in Digital Age’, the event focuses on sustainable public transport, intelligent transport systems, and gender-responsive planning. The conference features 28 exhibitors, technical sessions, round tables, and a research symposium. Discussions center around digital mobility, data governance, modernizing bus systems through initiatives like PM e-Bus Sewa, and expanding metro rail infrastructure across Indian cities.