Haryana is set to host the prestigious 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference-cum-Exhibition, scheduled to be held from November 7 to 9, 2025, in Gurugram. Preparations for this international event were reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi here on Wednesday.
The UMI Conference is a flagship annual event organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India. It serves as a globally recognized platform for stakeholders to deliberate on emerging issues, trends, innovations, and challenges in the field of urban transport and mobility.
Chief Secretary Rastogi emphasized that hosting this prestigious event is a matter of pride for Haryana and presents a significant opportunity to showcase the state’s progress in sustainable urban development, smart transportation solutions, and infrastructure innovation.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Urban Development and Mobility Nexus,” focusing on the critical inter-linkages between planned urban growth and efficient transport systems. The conference will feature plenary sessions, technical sessions, panel discussions, and interactive exhibitions, with participation from policymakers, industry experts, researchers, and delegates from across India and various countries.
Since its inception in 2008, the UMI Conference has evolved into a comprehensive knowledge-sharing platform that promotes best practices, encourages cross-learning among cities, and helps shape future policies for improved urban mobility across India.
In addition to the main sessions, the event will include technical tours and heritage site visits, offering delegates a glimpse of the region’s rich culture and urban transport initiatives.
Additional Chief Secretary, Town and Country Planning, AK Singh; Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture, K Makarand Pandurang; Additional Director (Administration) Yogesh Mehta; and senior officers of various departments attended the meeting.