The 17th Urban Mobility India conference began at Mahatama Mandir in Gandhinagar today. Inaugurating the three-day conference, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stressed the important role of urbanisation in the social and economic development of the country during the last 10 years. Speaking on the ocassion, Mr Patel said, the conference will act as a platform for mutual exchange of experiences and developments in the states in the fields of urban mobility and will also help to adopt the standardized solutions for various urban mobility challenges. Over 3,000 dignitaries, including the officials and policymakers of central as well as state governments, are taking part in the conference.

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Singh Choudhary has said that the government is committed to catalyzing various youth initiatives for creating a vibrant ecosystem for honing the technical skills of youth so that they can set up their income-generating units and create jobs for others as well.

The Deputy Chief Minister was interacting with a deputation of Heritage Craft instructors today. Mr Choudhary assured the deputations that all the issues highlighted by them would be redressed in a time-bound manner. He said that the government is committed to facilitating the youth in undertaking startup programs and self-employment generating schemes, which would address the issue of unemployment faced by the youth.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of major urban development projects today in Maharashtra, aimed at significantly boosting infrastructure and improving the overall ‘Ease of Living’ for citizens. Speaking at the launch event, PM Modi emphasized the transformative impact these initiatives will have on urban development across the state.

“These projects are not only milestones in infrastructure development but also catalysts for enhancing the quality of life for millions of people. Maharashtra’s urban landscape is rapidly evolving, and with these initiatives, we are taking another step towards making our cities smarter, more efficient, and more livable,” said PM Modi during his address.

The projects span across sectors including affordable housing, smart city development, and public transport infrastructure, all aimed at making cities more sustainable and resilient. The Prime Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to accelerating development across India’s urban centers, contributing to the larger vision of a prosperous, modern India.

These projects are expected to create job opportunities, reduce urban congestion, and bring essential services closer to citizens, thus strengthening the state’s economy and improving the daily lives of its residents.