19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition concludes in Bhubaneswar with participation of around 1,500 delegates and experts
The Press Information Bureau reported on 24 October 2026 that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ 19th Urban Mobility India Conference concluded in Bhubaneswar with around 1
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The Press Information Bureau reported on 24 October 2026 that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ 19th Urban Mobility India Conference concluded in Bhubaneswar with around 1,500 delegates and experts. The minister highlighted integrating urban mobility with planning and identified Integration, Inclusiveness and
Static anchor
Urban mobility planning is the coordinated design of transport modes, land use and access systems so that people can reach essential services safely, conveniently and affordably. In this source, the concept is expressed through integrated connectivity, inclusive design and intelligent use of data.
Background
- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs organised the two-day 19th Urban Mobility India Conference 2026 on 23–24 October 2026 in Bhubaneswar through the Institute of Urban Transport (India), with support from the Government of Odisha. [P1
- The conference brought together around 1,500 delegates and experts, held 14 sessions and featured 28 exhibitors showcasing urban-transport innovations. [P1]
- The ministerial framework presented at the conference was Integration, Inclusiveness and Intelligence: seamless multimodal connectivity; safe and accessible transport for all sections; and use of artificial intelligence and real-time data.
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Official facts
19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition concludes in Bhubaneswar with participation of around 1,500 delegates and experts
Analysis — not an official claim
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India implications
- Urban transport planning should be linked with land-use planning so that essential services are reachable and transport investment supports orderly urban growth.
- Multimodal integration can reduce interchange frictions, but requires coordinated planning among metro, bus, rail and local authorities.
- Walking, cycling, people-centric streets and universal accessibility can improve equity and reduce dependence on private vehicles.
- Data-based planning can improve service design, while requiring safeguards for privacy, affordability and digital exclusion.
Way forward
- Integrate land-use and transport planning from the project-design stage, with accessibility to essential services as an outcome.
- Prioritise multimodal interchange, reliable buses and safe first- and last-mile walking and cycling connections.
- Apply universal design and gender-responsive planning, with participation by affected users.
- Use real-time and digital data transparently for service planning, while protecting privacy and addressing digital exclusion.
Prelims traps
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Mains practice
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Use in an answer
Use the 3-I framework to structure answers on urbanisation, public transport, inclusive infrastructure, liveable cities, sustainable mobility and technology-enabled governance.
Recall card
UMI 2026: MoHUA’s Bhubaneswar conference framed future urban mobility around 3-I—Integration of modes and first/last mile, Inclusiveness for diverse users, and Intelligence through AI and real-time data—while linking mobility with urban planning and citizen access.