18/04/2026
A curtain raiser for ‘Prawaas 5.0’ held in Chandigarh offered a glimpse into the future of India’s transport ecosystem, highlighting innovations and policy directions aimed at transforming public mobility.
The event was attended by Members of Parliament Satnam Singh Sandhu, Manish Tewari, and Anurag Sharma, who emphasised the need for modern, efficient, and inclusive transport systems to drive economic growth and improve urban living.
The Programme was led by Shrimati Sartaj Lamba, who outlined the vision of ‘Prawaas 5.0’, aiming to promote a safe, smart, and sustainable public transport framework by bringing together key stakeholders on a single platform.
The expo will follow a multimodal approach, integrating buses, metro systems, taxis, and last-mile connectivity solutions, aligned with the vision of accelerating “Desh Ki Raftar” while building an environmentally responsible and future-ready mobility ecosystem.
Organised by the Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India, the event will be held from July 9 to 11, 2026, at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar.
The Programme was conducted under the leadership of BOCI President Prasanna Patwardhan and Chairman Jagdev Singh Khalsa, with support from Shrimati Sartaj Lamba, heading BOCI Naree, along with Shri Rajesh Prasahar, Vice President (North India), Stage Carrier segment, Mr Kiran Desai, Vice President (East), and Mr Navsharan Garcha, Vice President (School Bus segment).
With the theme “Towards Safe, Smart & Sustainable Public Transport,” the fifth edition of ‘Prawaas’ is expected to bring together government bodies, transport operators, startups, technology providers, financiers, and civil society to collectively shape the future of mobility in India.
📅 July 09–11, 2026
📍 Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar