Times News NetworkKanpur: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has won the Award in the Best Exhibitor Category at the 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition, being held from Oct 23 to Oct 25 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The recognition highlights UPMRC’s efforts to showcase its initiatives in urban mobility, multimodal integration and sustainable public transport through an informative and engaging pavilion.A major attraction of the UPMRC pavilion was its multimodal integration wall showcasing connectivity between Kanpur, Lucknow and Agra Metro and other modes of transport. The display highlighted the importance of seamless connectivity between metro stations, railway stations and other transport facilities in making public transport more accessible and convenient for commuters. The pavilion also presented UPMRC’s achievements, passenger services, sustainability initiatives and future expansion plans.The Award for Best Exhibitor Category recognises UPMRC’s efforts to present its initiatives and innovations in urban transport at a national-level platform, bringing attention to the importance of integrated, sustainable and passenger-friendly mobility solutions.During the conference, Sushil Kumar, Managing Director, UPMRC, also delivered a keynote address during the session on “Data Governance and Intelligent Transport”. He highlighted the role of data-driven mobility in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, emphasising how intelligent transport planning can help reduce traffic congestion, curb carbon emissions and improve coordination among different modes of travel.Organised annually by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Govt of India, the Urban Mobility India conference provides a platform for policymakers, transport experts, metro rail organisations and other stakeholders to exchange ideas and share best practices for advancing urban mobility in India.
