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Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, inaugurates Prawaas 5.0 in Gandhinagar, in the presence of other dignitaries.
Organised under the theme “Towards Safe, Smart & Sustainable Passenger Mobility”, supporting the larger vision of “Steering the Nation Towards Viksit Bharat.”
India’s Biggest Show on Public Transport featuring India’s Largest Expo Showcasing the Future of Public Transport, Technologies & Services.
Three-day event to feature a world-class exhibition, conferences, product launches, knowledge sessions, networking and the Bharat Prawaas Awards.
Mumbai / Gandhinagar, July 9, 2026: Prawaas 5.0, India’s Biggest Show on Public Transport, was officially inaugurated today by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar. Organised under the theme “Towards Safe, Smart & Sustainable Passenger Mobility,” the event is aligned with the larger vision of “Steering the Nation Towards Viksit Bharat” by bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and transport stakeholders to accelerate the transformation of India’s passenger transport sector.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Shri Arjun Singh, Hon’ble Minister for Transport & Labour, Government of West Bengal, Dr. Shankar Ghosh, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of West Bengal, Shri Pradeep Batra, Hon’ble Transport Minister, Government of Uttarakhand, Shri Kantilal Amrutiya, Hon’ble Minister of State, Labour, Skill Development & Employment, Government of Gujarat; Smt. Darshnaben Vaghela, Hon’ble Minister of State for Urban Development and Urban Housing, Government of Gujarat.
The occasion also witnessed the presence of Shri Anand S, Vice President & Business Head – CV Passenger, Tata Motors Ltd., Shri SS Gill, Chief Commercial Officer, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), Shri Manoj Agarwala, Chief Business Officer, redBus, Shri Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO, ixigo, Shri Jagdeo Singh Khalsa, Chairman, BOCI, Shri Prasanna Patwardhan, President, BOCI, Shri Meghajibhai Khetani, Chairman, Akhil Gujarat Pravasi Vaahan Sanchalak Trust, Shri Lalitkumar Sukhwani, President, Akhil Gujarat Pravasi Vaahan Sanchalak Trust, Ms. Jalpa Jain, Spokesperson, Akhil Gujarat Pravasi Vaahan Sanchalak Trust, Shri Prakashbhai Patel, President, Gujarat Tourist Vehicle Operators Association, Shri Amit Shah, President, Gujarat Luxury Cab Owner’s Association (GLCOA), Shri Siddiq Gandhi, Jt. Treasurer, BOCI, Shri Allah Baksh Afzal, National VP, BOCI, Shri Dharmaraj D R, Gen. Secretary, BOCI, Shri Harsh Kotak, Treasurer, BOCI, Shri Jagdish Patankar, Event Curator, Prawaas 5.0, Executive Chairman, MM Activ, along with senior government officials, industry leaders, and more than 10,000 transport operators from across the country.
Organized by BOCI, hosted by the Akhil Gujarat Pravasi Vahan Sanchalak Mahamandal, co-hosted by the Gujarat Luxury Cab Owners Association and the Gujarat Tourist Vehicles Operators Association, and curated by MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications Pvt. Ltd., Prawaas 5.0 has evolved into India’s premier business and knowledge platform dedicated to the passenger transport industry. The event creates a unique convergence of government, transport operators, manufacturers, technology providers, entrepreneurs, investors and mobility innovators to discuss, demonstrate and drive the future of public transport.
A key highlight of Prawaas 5.0 is India’s Largest Expo Showcasing the Future of Public Transport, Technologies & Services, featuring the latest innovations from OEMs, Components, Aggregators, Systems & Accessories, EVs, Energy Storage & Charging, Smart Mobility & Fleet Management, Tech & Digital Solutions, Alternative Fuels & Lubricants, and Start-ups & Innovation. The exhibition provides a comprehensive platform for businesses to showcase cutting-edge products, emerging technologies and integrated mobility solutions that are redefining passenger transport.
Prawaas 5.0 is also recognised as one of the country’s most preferred platforms for new product launches and technology unveilings, with leading automotive manufacturers and mobility companies choosing the event to introduce next-generation buses, intelligent transport solutions, digital platforms, electric mobility innovations and advanced fleet technologies. The event provides a strategic opportunity for companies to engage directly with transport operators, policymakers and business decision-makers from across India.
Beyond the exhibition, Prawaas 5.0 will host an extensive programme of conferences, leadership addresses, policy dialogues, technical sessions, panel discussions and business networking initiatives, bringing together experts from government, industry and academia to deliberate on the future of passenger mobility. The event will also celebrate excellence across the sector through the Bharat Prawaas Awards, recognising outstanding contributions and innovation within the passenger transport industry.
As India moves towards a future of safer, smarter and more sustainable mobility, Prawaas 5.0 stands as a catalyst for collaboration, innovation and policy dialogue. By bringing together the complete passenger transport ecosystem under one roof, the event continues to strengthen partnerships, encourage knowledge exchange and create new opportunities that will help shape the next chapter of India’s public transport journey.
