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🚀 Launch Alert 🚀 OMI is excited to launch the #SkyboundIndia series, our in-depth look at India’s future in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Leading the series, our first report, "Skybound India: Building a Sustainable Future with Advanced Air Mobility," authored by Anish Michael and Roshan Toshniwal, dives into the transformative potential of AAM to reshape India’s mobility landscape. AAM, as a new-age mobility solution developed at the intersection of shared, connected, electric, and autonomous mobility paradigms, has the promise to create livable, climate-resilient, and inclusive cities that drive economic growth. By embracing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology, AAM can foster innovation, and drive India’s mobility into new dimensions. But to unlock AAM’s full potential, we need a unified approach toward infrastructure, regulations, and public engagement. This report covers an in-depth look at: 🌐 Market insights and the latest investment trends 📈 The future of air commutes within cities ⚡ Key global regulatory advancements 🚀 India’s path toward a new era of aerial innovation 🔗 Please read the report here - https://bitly.cx/YWipzz We hope you find this report insightful and look forward to your feedback. We welcome opportunities to collaborate as we move toward a sustainable, connected future. The future of mobility is skybound—join us in this journey! 🚀 Ministry of Civil aviation| DGCA India | Drone Federation India (DFI) | Advanced Air Mobility Institute | International Civil Aviation Organization Aishwarya Raman | Roshan Toshniwal | Apoorv Kulkarni | Anish Michael | Kush Mohan Mittal | Madhumitha V #AdvancedAirMobility #SkyboundIndia #UrbanMobility #eVTOLs #Sustainablemobility #AAM #Aviation #Innovation

OMI Foundation is excited to be associated with Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) on PJMT National Green Earth Challenge! 📢 Calling out to all undergraduate students in architecture, engineering, and design programs across India. Create sustainable solutions through the Arch-Eng Challenge and Design Challenge, focusing on environmentally conscious architecture, engineering, and product design. Applications open now. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gcRH9fpW

We are Excited to announce the launch of the 'Ease of Moving - Bengaluru City Profile Report' at the MyLiveable Cities Conclave! 🌟 This report offers a comprehensive look at Bengaluru's mobility landscape, providing actionable pathways for building a sustainable and inclusive mobility ecosystem. Designed as a resource for policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society, it highlights data-driven solutions to shape the city’s future of mobility. We presented the key findings at the conclave, emphasising Bengaluru’s strengths and opportunities in areas like active and shared mobility, infrastructure efficiency, and sustainable urban mobility. To find out more insights explore the full report here: https://bitly.cx/xV4o 📑 We take this opportunity to thank My Liveable City for the platform to share these insights and to all stakeholders who contributed to this important initiative. Together, let’s create cities that are not just livable but thrive on sustainability and inclusivity! 🌆 Jagan Shah | Aishwarya Raman | Roshan Toshniwal | Anish Michael #EaseOfMoving #Bengaluru #SustainableMobility #UrbanMobility #MyLiveableCitiesConclave

Excited to share that Pradeep Karuturi, Head, Centre for Clean Mobility was invited by the Korean Embassy in India to deliver an expert talk on the Electric Mobility Market and Policies in India. The seminar brought together officials from the Korean Embassy specialising in trade relations, senior researchers, and economists. It was a valuable platform to exchange insights and explore collaborative opportunities in advancing electric mobility between the two nations. Looking forward to fostering stronger partnerships in this critical area of sustainable transportation! Meheli Roy Choudhury #EVReadIndia #KoreanEmbassy #TradeRelations

🌏 World Sustainable Transport Day 🚍 Today, we celebrate the transformative power of sustainable transport in building a cleaner, greener, and more inclusive world for a better tomorrow and the day after. Sustainable transport is more than a means to move from one place to another. It's a catalyst for achieving global climate goals, reducing air pollution, and creating equitable access to mobility for all. As India expands its EV adoption, we see a bigger impact in terms of emissions abatement. Public transport stands as a strong pillar in realising the vision. As you can see in this image, an e-bus can cater to a lot more passengers than private vehicles, significantly reducing congestion and emissions per capita. Let's commit to choosing, supporting, and investing in sustainable mobility solutions. Together, we can redefine transportation for a sustainable future. 🌱 #EVReadyIndia #SustainableTransport #JustTransition #EMobility Image Credits: Kajal Kumari

🚨 Publication Alert 🚨 Prakash Gupta writes for The Economic Times on worker-led, flexible pension arrangements for unorganised, gig and platform workers in India. Around 40% of India's elderly lives in poorest wealth quintile. By 2050, elderly population will be 20% of the total population in India. The Economic Survey 2023-24 identified challenges in the pension sector, and called for "more individually focused" pension arrangements. Through the learnings from other developing countries like Indonesia and Rwanda, he makes recommendations for the existing pensions schemes in India. #GigWork #GigEconomy #PlatformWork #Ageing #Pensions Aishwarya Raman Apoorv Kulkarni Aishwarya Agarwal Dr. Shaan Please share your thoughts and opinions. https://lnkd.in/g83GYGbg

🌍 Celebrating World Sustainable Transport Day! 🚴♀️🚉 Today, let us take a moment to reflect on the role of sustainable transport in shaping a healthier, greener, and more equitable future for our cities and communities. From clean mobility solutions to the promotion of active, shared, connected, and efficient transit systems, every step toward sustainable transport is a step toward a better tomorrow. But this transformation requires collective effort, with all working together to build a future where mobility enhances quality of life without compromising our environment. Let’s celebrate this day by committing to sustainable travel choices: 🌿 Walk or cycle for shorter trips 🚇 Choose public transport ⚡ Switch to clean or shared mobility 💬 Advocate for policies that prioritise sustainability Together, we can drive change that keeps our cities moving forward—responsibly and sustainably. What does sustainable transport mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments! #WorldSustainableTransportDay #SustainableMobility #FutureOfTransport #CleanMobility #Sustainability #UrbanMobility #GreenFuture

Meheli Roy Choudhury, Lead, Centre for Clean Mobility, recently spoke in the working group at Flipkart’s Sustainability Action Summit. The discussions pertained to electrifying mobility in the Indian e-commerce industry and the challenges faced in the transition. At OMI, we are dedicated to driving research to help transform cities transition towards a sustainable, resilient, and equitable future, especially focusing on near- and long-term pathways to clean mobility. Aishwarya Raman | Pradeep Karuturi | Neha Gupta | Akhilesh Mahadevan Nishant Gupta | Rajneesh Kumar | Flipkart

🌍🚀 As the year draws to a close, there have been significant developments toward our mission to decarbonise transport in India. Read our working blog titled “𝐄𝐕 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚: 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 ” by Meheli Roy Choudhury which scans the EV policy ecosystem updates at the union level in India.  Keep an eye out for more updates in this space! 🚗 Learn more and engage with us here: https://lnkd.in/gNAXGqft Pradeep Karuturi | Aishwarya Raman | Neha Gupta | Akhilesh Mahadevan

India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution is gaining momentum, with a remarkable ninefold growth in public charging stations between March 2022 and March 2024. PM E-Drive scheme aims to bolster EV charging infrastructure to increase EV adoption. However, one critical question remains: 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙀𝙑 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚? In her recent article for EMobilityPlus, Aishwarya Agarwal highlights the urgent need to integrate accessibility into EV charging infrastructure right from the start. Drawing inspiration from global best practices in the EU, USA, UK, and Canada, she outlines how India can design an inclusive EV network that serves all users—people with disabilities, older adults, and vulnerable groups included. 📌 Key Insights from the article: - Building accessibility into EV infrastructure design at the outset is cost-effective, saving future retrofitting costs. - Accessibility mandates, like those in the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive and the UK’s PAS1899 standard, ensure charging stations cater to diverse user needs. - Linking accessibility standards with financial incentives, state policies, and public-private partnerships can create a consistent and inclusive EV ecosystem in India. As India accelerates its EV journey, this is the moment to future-proof our mobility transition. An accessibility-first approach is not just equitable—it’s essential for ensuring that the benefits of sustainable mobility are shared by all. 💬 How can we collectively shape India’s EV infrastructure to be inclusive from the ground up? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments! 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d2D2cvGb Ministry Of Heavy Industries | Dr. Hanif Qureshi, IPS | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | GIZ India | NITI Aayog Official | FICCI #SustainableMobility #ElectricVehicles #Accessibility #EVInfrastructure #InclusionMatters #IndiaEVTransition #EVReadyIndia