Union Minister Manohar Lal to Inaugurate 18th Urban Mobility India Conference 2025 in Gurugram

Gurugram, November 6, 2025: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, organized the Curtain Raiser event for the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Gurugram, Haryana. The main event, themed “Urban Development and Mobility Nexus,” will be inaugurated by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal on November 7, 2025.

The Curtain Raiser was chaired by Jaideep, Officer on Special Duty (Urban Transport), alongside Dr. Chander Shekhar Khare, Managing Director, Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd. (GMRL), and other senior officials.

Speaking at the event, Jaideep underlined the growing importance of sustainable and inclusive mobility in the backdrop of India’s rapid urbanization. He emphasized that the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP), 2006, has been pivotal in strengthening the capabilities of State and City administrations to address emerging challenges in urban transport.

“The focus of this year’s Urban Mobility India Conference is on creating integrated and people-centric transport systems that enhance accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability. Urban mobility is not just about moving vehicles — it is about moving people, goods, and economies forward,” he said.

The UMI 2025 Conference will feature a rich lineup of eight technical sessions, eight roundtables, and two plenary sessions, bringing together national and international experts, policymakers, and industry leaders. These sessions aim to promote evidence-based policymaking, exchange best practices, and explore scalable solutions for enhancing mobility in India’s growing cities.

Shri Jaideep further informed that the three-day conference, organized through the Institute of Urban Transport (India), will take place from November 7–9, 2025, with the support of the Government of Haryana and Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd. The accompanying Exhibition, an integral part of the event, will showcase innovative technologies, green transport solutions, and smart mobility systems from leading organizations and startups.

Dr. Chander Shekhar Khare, in his concluding address, highlighted that the vision of this conference is to identify practical, scalable, and technology-driven solutions for improving urban mobility. “The goal is to make Indian cities more livable, with faster, safer, and more affordable transport options,” he said.

The UMI Conference, launched by MoHUA in 2008, has evolved into a premier platform for discussing key issues in urban transport and shaping India’s sustainable mobility roadmap. With this year’s edition in Gurugram, the conference continues its mission to advance integrated urban planning and green mobility as essential components of India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.