Uddheshya
ABOUT UDDESHYA
Uddeshya
Towards Gender-Responsive Mobility Systems
India’s urban mobility systems have the power to drive economic growth, foster inclusivity, and enhance quality of life. With rapid urbanization and infrastructural expansion, our transport systems have a tremendous opportunity to evolve into more inclusive, accessible, and resilient networks that cater to the diverse needs of all citizens—empowering women, persons with disabilities, gender and sexual minorities, and marginalized communities to fully participate in economic and social opportunities.
Uddeshya 2025’s theme, “Bridging Policy and Practice,” underscores the importance of transforming policies into impactful outcomes. Uddeshya 2025 emphasizes co-creating solutions through dialogue, shared experiences, and aligned perspectives. The event will bring together civil society organizations, govt representatives from the national, state and local levels, academicians, and industry leaders to discuss local adaptation, gender-sensitive data, and active community participation.
Uddeshya 2025 is being organized under the aegis of MobiliseHER, a three-year project, co-funded by the European Union, to enable gender-responsive urban mobility and create more accessible and inclusive infrastructure and services, undertaken in partnership with Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI), World Resources Institute (WRI) India, CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), and Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) India.
Introducing Sutradhaar: Unfolding Journeys, Connecting People
Uddeshya 2025 will also showcase a unique storytelling opportunity to spotlight the lived experiences of urban public transport commuters. Whether it’s a challenging ride, an inspiring interaction, or an unexpected moment of kindness, we want to hear it all.
Uddeshya Awards
Women in the transport sector often face significant societal and professional challenges while contributing to essential mobility systems. Recognizing their efforts not only amplifies their contributions but also breaks stereotypes and inspires more inclusive participation – paving the way for future generations.
Help us further the conversation on gender-responsive urban mobility
Highlights from Uddeshya 2024
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Plenary: Envisioning an Inclusive and Equitable Clean Mobility Transition
Our speakers explored the importance of, and pathways for, integrating gender-responsive approaches in transport decarbonization strategies.
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FireSide Chat
In conversation with Dr Inés Sánchez de Madariaga on building gender-responsive mobility systems
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Panel Discussion 1: Shaping Inclusive Mobility in Cities
An in-depth discussion on initiatives contributing to more inclusive urban mobility systems for women
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Panel Discussion 2: Changemakers Driving Sustainable and Equitable Mobility in India
A discussion towards creating systematic impact and advancing gender equality in the mobility landscape
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Uddeshya Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Gender-Responsive Mobility
WRI India recognizes changemakers advancing gender-responsive mobility. The award categories included sheroes, community catalysts, technology trailblazers, academic luminaries and livelihood champions
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MasterClass: Gender Mainstreaming in Urban Mobility Systems
Town planners from across cities engaged in an in-depth learning session with gender experts in mainstreaming gender in urban mobility systems
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Moving in Their Shoes
A public exhibition on 20+ projects undertaken by civil society organizations to strengthen gender-responsive mobility
Watch Pawan Mulukutla, Executive Program Director, Integrated Transport, Clean Air, Hydrogen in conversation with Dr. Inés Sánchez de Madariaga, UNESCO Chair on Gender.
Pioneer of the term 'Mobility of Care', Dr. Madariaga shares her insights on gender-responsive mobility systems and discusses the path forward for emerging economies to create mobility systems that care.
The second edition of WRI India’s annual conference on Gender and Mobility brought together diverse stakeholder groups from different Indian and global contexts to discuss ways in which cities can move towards a sustainable gender-inclusive future.
Uddeshya 2024 aimed to spotlight inclusive mobility as a powerful catalyst in decarbonizing the transport sector. The conference had participation from over 300 attendees and 20 speakers from more than 35 different organisations across India.
