The 18th edition of the Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2025 was inaugurated on November 7, 2025, in Gurugram, Haryana, by Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Power. The event is organized jointly by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Government of Haryana, through the Institute of Urban Transport (India) and Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL).
Event Highlights and Attendance
The three-day conference, themed ‘Urban Development and Mobility Nexus’, brings together over 1,600 professionals including senior government officials, metro rail company managing directors, transport heads, international experts, academicians, and representatives from research institutions. It addresses the nexus between urban planning and mobility to enhance economic growth, environmental sustainability, social equity, and public health.
Shri Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary MoHUA, and Dr. Chander Shekhar Khare, Managing Director of GMRL were also present among other dignitaries.
Key Announcements by Shri Manohar Lal
Shri Manohar Lal extended greetings on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram and lauded the contribution of the UMI Conference in shaping India’s urban mobility landscape. He highlighted India’s operational metro network of nearly 1,100 km, making it the third-largest in the world, soon to be the second largest.
The Minister announced the deployment of 10,000 electric buses in smaller cities across India under the PM e-Bus Sewa, including 100 electric buses earmarked specifically for Gurugram. He emphasized the importance of improving last-mile connectivity to boost metro ridership and assured active Ministry collaboration with States in this domain.
Shri Manohar Lal also declared that Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) would perform as the nodal agency for consultancy, construction, turnkey projects, operations, and maintenance in India and abroad through its subsidiaries. DMRC will also support Mass Rapid Transit Systems (MRTS) planning and management across India. He further announced plans to replicate transport systems similar to the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in other major Indian cities.
Conference Structure and Sessions
The conference features plenary sessions, panel discussions, technical presentations, and an exhibition showcasing innovations in sustainable and inclusive urban transport solutions. Shri Manohar Lal inaugurated the exhibition and took a ride in a retrofitted Electric Auto converted from CNG, demonstrating innovative urban transport initiatives.
Prominent topics include Transit Oriented Development (TOD), National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), integrated urban and mobility planning, and solutions for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
Conclusion
The 18th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2025 stands as a vital platform for advancing India’s urban mobility through innovation, strategic policy frameworks, and sustainable infrastructure. Shri Manohar Lal’s leadership and key announcements underscore the government’s commitment to fostering equitable, environmentally friendly, and efficient urban transport systems nationwide.
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Source: PIB
