The event witnessed the distinguished presence of Members of Parliament Satnam Singh Sandhu, and Anurag Sharma, who underscored the importance of modern, efficient, and inclusive transport systems in driving economic growth and improving urban living standards.
The programme was led by Sartaaj Lamba, who elaborated on the vision and objectives of the upcoming mega event. She emphasised that ‘Prawaas 5.0’ aims to promote a safe, smart, and sustainable public transport framework across the country by bringing together key stakeholders on a single platform.
The curtain raiser highlighted that the expo will adopt a multimodal approach, integrating buses, metro systems, taxis, and last-mile connectivity solutions. The initiative aligns with the vision of accelerating “Desh Ki Raftar” while building an efficient, environmentally responsible, and future-ready mobility ecosystem.
Organisers announced that ‘Prawaas 5.0’ will be held from July 9 to 11, 2026, at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar. The event is being organised by the Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI).
The programme was conducted under the leadership of BOCI President Prasanna Patwardhan and Chairman Jagdev Singh Khalsa. Notably, it marked one of the first such large-scale transport-focused initiatives of its kind in North India. The event was facilitated by 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.
