Bhubaneswar, Oct. 22 -- A host of policymakers, urban planners, industry bods and experts will assemble in the capital city of Odisha to deliberate on making Indian cities more accessible, sustainable and liveable during the 19 th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition that will be held on October 23-24 and the second National Urban Conclave on October 24-25.
The conclave, which has been organised by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in collaboration with the Odisha government at Hotel Mayfair Sanctuary, will be inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
"Urban Rising - Rethinking Urban Systems, Solutions and Delivery" is the theme of the National Urban Conclave that will deliberate on seven critical areas, including improving pedestrian safety and accessibility, addressing the housing needs of the poor, water and waste management, integrated infrastructure, municipal service delivery and governance. The state and Union ministers of urban development will also hold a meeting to deliberate on current issues.
The UMI Conference and Exhibition will focus on "Urban Accessibility and Liveability in Digital Age" and will discuss sustainable public transport, low carbon mobility, first and last mile connectivity and integrated transport. It is expected to have around 1,500 delegates and the exhibition will have 28 exhibitors from the government and private sector.
In addition to the conference and exhibition, Odisha has planned to showcase its electric buses, modernised public transport system, town planning, accessible public spaces and waste management systems.
The event will also witness research and presentation on heritage and host a heritage walk, cycling events and display of handicrafts, handlooms and local products of the state.
The two national-level events will focus on forging partnerships and evolving solutions for better cities, better governance and better lives of its residents.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.