Guwahati: The Purvca Foundation has announced that it will host the inaugural edition of Purvca Samvad 2025 – Conversations for Sustainable Urban Futures on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the NEDFi Auditorium in Guwahati.
The one-day forum, themed “Sustainable Urban Mobility: Public Transport, Walking & Cycling,” aims to bring together government officials, academicians, media representatives, civil society members, industry leaders, mobility experts, students, and citizens to discuss ways to promote cleaner, safer, and more inclusive transport systems in Northeast India.
According to the organisers, the event will include panel discussions, spotlight sessions, and idea presentations on issues such as public transportation, the impact of air quality and climate change on mobility choices, mobility justice, and the creation of safer streets for walking and cycling.
The Purvca Foundation stated that the initiative stems from growing concerns over increasing congestion, pollution, and unsafe environments in rapidly expanding cities. The organisation emphasised the need to shift towards safer, more inclusive, and low-carbon modes of transport, adding that the Samvad platform is intended to help turn ideas into meaningful action.
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As part of the programme, the foundation will release a report titled Women’s Perspective on City Buses in Guwahati, which presents insights into user experiences, challenges, and recommendations for improving the city’s bus-based public transport system.
The event will also feature an Ideas for Mobility Solutions segment, providing a platform for young people and citizens to share innovative and practical approaches to addressing transportation challenges in Guwahati and the wider region.
Those interested in attending the event or submitting ideas have been invited to visit www.samvad.purvca.org for more details.
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