DCM, Karnataka Shri D.K. Shivakumar, inaugurates Prawaas 4.0 hosted by Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India

By Kalinga Voice Last updated Aug 30, 2024

Highlights

Virtual Address by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India
Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India’s flagship event Prawaas 4.0 aims to promote Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Passenger Mobility
The 4th edition of the event brings together the entire public transport ecosystem including fleet owners and operators from 28 States and 8 Union Territories

Bengaluru, 29th August 2024 – Namma Bengaluru proudly hosts the highly anticipated Prawaas 4.0,inaugurated today by Shri D.K. Shivakumar, the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. This is India’s flagship multimodal event organized by Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), scheduled from August 29^th-31^st, 2024 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. The event is supported by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.

The event also featured the video conferencingof Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, which provided encouragement and support to the entire operators fraternity.

The inauguration programme was also graced by Shri Ojing Tasing, the Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development, Panchayat Raj, Co-operation, and Transport, Government of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri Yoonus Khan, Former Transport Minister, Govt. of Rajasthan; Shri Girish Wagh, Executive Director at Tata Motors Limited; Shri S. S. Gill, Chief Commercial Officer at VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. The upcoming days of the event will also see other State’s Ministers, Central & State Government authorities, representation from Transport Departments and State Transport Undertakings.

Organized by BOCI, Prawaas 4.0 is supported by 6 local host associations including the Karnataka State Tourism Private Transport Owner’s Association, Karnataka State Travel Operator’s Association, Karnataka Tourist Motor Cab Maxi Cab Owners Welfare Association (KTOA), Bangalore Tourist Taxi Owners Association (BTTOA), Karnataka State Tourist Bus Operators Association, Karnataka State Bus Owners’ Federation, and event curated by MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications.

The three-day event has brought together leading bus & car operators from across India in nine important segments viz: Intercity, Intracity, School Bus, Employee Transport, Tour Operators, Tourists Cabs, Maxi Cabs, PPP-SPVs and Critical Care. The event boasts strong operators representation with already 5000 registered operators, with a larger delegation from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, significant numbers from Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, West Bengal and special delegation of 80+ members from North East region.

Prawaas 4.0 will showcase a diverse lineup of events, including BOCI Day, an extensive exhibition, a conference, an awards function, leadership talks, and panel discussions featuring industry leaders from across the country. Additionally, the event will introduce a new initiative, BOCI Yuwa, aimed at engaging and empowering the younger generation in
the sector.

Prawaas 4.0, focal theme “Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Passenger Mobility,” is set to be a landmark event, bringing together key stakeholders from across the multimodal transport sector. The exhibition will feature a diverse range of participants, including bus and car manufacturers, fleet operators, and partners from all 28 States and 8 Union Territories of India.

This year’s Conference with over 100 experts addressing Multimodal transportation, PPP model, School buses, Tourism, Electric vehicles (EVs), Insurance, and Car industry will be attended by over 1500 industry representatives. Prawaas 4.0 Exhibition taking place for the first time in Bengaluruwill see over 200 exhibitors displaying the innovations from public transport segment. Some of the top exhibitors include, Tata Motors, Volvo Eicher, RedBus, Veera, Abhibus,Prakash, Nippon Paint, JBM Group, Eka Mobility, Repos Energy, Ashok Leyland, Eberspächer, Bosch, Trans ACNR, Spheros Motherson, Futureautotech-Global Ventures,Audi, BMW Deutsche Motoren, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Renault, Maruti Suzuki, and more.

Speaking at the inauguration, Shri Prasanna Patwardhan, President, BOCI said, “With the inauguration of the 4th edition of Prawaas, we mark a significant milestone in our relentless pursuit of transforming India’s transportation landscape. At the Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), we are not just envisioning the future; we are actively shaping it by driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and championing sustainable practices across all modes of transportation. Prawaas 4.0 embodies our commitment to addressing the pressing environmental and socio-economic challenges facing the industry. The successful Curtain Raiser programs held in Bengaluru, Guwahati, Pune, Kozhikode, Madurai, Lucknow, and Raipur highlighted the significant engagement of operators and industry representatives. The overwhelming enthusiasm and support from our partners and stakeholders reaffirm that together, we are crafting a future where mobility is not just efficient and inclusive but also a powerful force for change—paving the way for a greener, safer, and more resilient transportation ecosystem.”

Prawaas 4.0 will be a groundbreaking event in multimodal transport, featuring insightful dialogues, cutting-edge industry innovations, and a prestigious awards ceremony recognizing exceptional contributions.