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Inaugural
The following key dignitaries in the inaugural sessionofthe
Smart Mobility Conference 2017 shared their perspective
regarding the way forward for smart mobility solutions in the
country:
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10,000 cars will be created. The government is planning to
increase the number of electric taxis from 200 to 2000 in
Nagpur. Increasing production will also reduce the cost of
lithium-ion battery over time, which almost makes up for 40%
of the total cost of an electric vehicle.
Shri Nitin Gadkariconcluded by highlighting that cost effective,
indigenous, import substitute and pollution free electric
vehicles is the smart mobility solution for India.
Mr Pankaj R Patel, during his welcome address, highlighted
the focus of this conference in building a sustainable, digital
and integrated mobility ecosystem. According to Mr Patel,
new business models and disruptive technologies in the field
of mobility are going to bring about a significant change in
our daily lives through effective mobility management and our
government’s efforts to embrace this future-oriented mobility
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Smart Mobility Conference 2017
20 November2017, FICCI, Federation House, New Delhi
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Overview Key Highlights •
Optimizing e-mobility use for everyday life with greater thrust
on use of public transport, e-mobility and metro as means of
mass transit could prove game- changers in addressing the
issue of air pollution in urban areas. Efficiently managing the
mobility of people in a sustainable manner would be a key
challenge for Indian cities. Hence, a viable solution to these
entwined and complex challenges lies in implementing smart
mobility solutions. • •
In view of this, FICCI organised the first edition of the Smart
Mobility Conference on 20 November 2017 at Federation
House, New Delhi. Shri Nitin JairamGadkari, Hon’ble Minister
of Road Transport, Highways, Shipping, Water Resources,
River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of
India was the Guest of Honor and gave the Inaugural address
in the conference. •
With enriched deliberations from business leaders and
market experts, the conference aimed to deliver the highest
quality content, explore a future urban mobility ecosystem and
highlight economic avenues for investment. The conference
brought together Central and State government officials,
policy makers, industry and academia on a common platform
to deliberate on key developments and challenges for smart
transport infrastructure in India and the way forward.
The Smart Mobility Conference opened dialogue on
sustainable, digital and integrated mobilitywithparticipation
of more than 250 people from the transport and
urban sector such as government officials, leading
infrastructure developers, metro rail experts, investors &
financial institutions, Intelligent Transport System (ITS)
companies, automobile companies, city planners and
other relevant stakeholders from the sector.
Shri Nitin JairamGadkari,Hon’ble Minister of Road
Transport, Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River
Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of
India
Mr Pankaj R Patel, President, FICCI, Chairman &
Managing Director, Cadila Healthcare Limited
Mr K Ramchand, Chairman, FICCI National Committee on
Infrastructure, Managing Director, IL&FS Transportation
Networks Limited
Dr Amory Lovins, Co-founder, Chairman Emeritus and
Chief Scientist, Rocky Mountain Institute
MrPoul V. Jensen, Director, European Business and
On the occasion, the Hon’ble Minister released the
FICCI-Rocky Mountain Institute Knowledge Paper titled,
‘Enabling Transition for Electric Mobility in India’.
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To compliment the theme of the conference, Mahindra
Electric Mobility Limited showcased twoof its electric
cars throughout the conference. MrMahesh Babu, CEO,
Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited, shared his vision and
ideas for switching from traditional mobility to clean and
smart mobility.
FICCI announced the setting up of a task force on
E-mobility, with representation from various members of
the industry who are working towards building a conducive
environment for implementing e-mobility solutions in the
country.
ecosystem will go a long way in making our country the hub
of smart mobility in the world.
On the occasion, FICCI-Rocky