19th Urban Mobility India Conference 2026 Held in Bhubaneswar
The 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition 2026 was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar by Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu. The two-day event focused on the theme 'Urban Accessibility and Liveability in Digital Age'.
What happened
The 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition was held on 23–24 October 2026 at Hotel Mayfair Sanctuary in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This marks the first time the annual event has been hosted in Bhubaneswar.
The event was officially inaugurated by Shri Tokhan Sahu, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs. It was organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, through the Institute of Urban Transport (India), with support from the Government of Odisha.
The conference brought together approximately 1,500 delegates from India and abroad. It featured 28 exhibitors showcasing transport solutions and a research symposium presenting 46 selected papers covering digital mobility, intelligent transport systems, and sustainable low-carbon transit.
Important dates
| Event Dates | 23–24 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Inauguration Date | 23 October 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- Event Host City: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Organising Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
- Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs: Shri Tokhan Sahu
What candidates should do
- Note down the host city, edition, and theme of the UMI Conference 2026 for upcoming objective tests in banking, SSC, and state exams.
- Revise recent statistics regarding India's metro rail expansion and major urban transport schemes like PM-eBus Sewa and NCMC.
PrepZen analysis
The Urban Mobility India Conference serves as a vital national platform for urban transport professionals, policymakers, and international experts. Institutionalised in 2008 following the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) of 2006, it addresses key challenges in urban transit. For competitive exam aspirants, questions from this topic typically test the host city, edition number, organising ministry, and specific themes related to sustainable infrastructure and digital governance.
Practice questions
Q1. Where was the 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 held?
Q2. What is the theme of the 19th Urban Mobility India Conference 2026?
Q3. Who inaugurated the 19th Urban Mobility India Conference 2026?
Inaugurated by MoS Tokhan Sahu in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Theme 2026: "Urban Accessibility and Liveability in Digital Age".
Organised by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Event held in Bhubaneswar for the first time.
🎯 Key Point: 19th UMI Conference held in Bhubaneswar, inaugurated by Tokhan Sahu.
FAQs
What is the theme of the 19th UMI Conference 2026?
The theme for 2026 is 'Urban Accessibility and Liveability in Digital Age'.
Which ministry organises the Urban Mobility India Conference?
It is organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India.
Has Bhubaneswar hosted the UMI Conference before?
No, 2026 marks the first time the Urban Mobility India Conference has been hosted in Bhubaneswar.
Who inaugurated the 2026 edition?
The event was inaugurated by Shri Tokhan Sahu, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs.
Sources and references
- indiatimes.com (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
- ticketandtrade.com (ticketandtrade.com)
- exhibitionshowcase.com (www.exhibitionshowcase.com)
- railanalysis.com (research.railanalysis.com)
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