Institution Name: NIT Patna
Event Type: Short Term Course
Event Name: Short-Term Course on Smart Urban Mobility- Issues and Challenges
Event Start Date: 07-07-2025
Event End Date: 11-07-2025
Event Mode: Online
Event Organizing Department: Department of Architecture and Planning
About Event:
The short-term course on “Smart Urban Mobility- Issues and Challenges”, scheduled from 7th July to 11th July, 2025, aims to provide in- depth insights into the complexities of urban transportation systems in the context of rapid urbanization, sustainability, and technological innovation. Urban mobility is a critical component of city planning and development. With increasing population density and growing environmental concerns, the demand for sustainable, inclusive, and efficient transportation systems has never been greater. This course will explore key issues such as traffic congestion, public transport systems, non-motorized transport, smart mobility solutions, urban transport planning, policy frameworks, and the socio-economic impacts of mobility strategies. Delivered by experienced academicians and professionals from the field, the course will include a mix of lectures, case studies, interactive sessions, and panel discussions.
Objectives of the Course:
- To understand the challenges faced in urban mobility planning and implementation.
- To explore sustainable and smart transportation solutions.
- To discuss policies and practices in urban mobility across national and international contexts.
- To foster interdisciplinary dialogue among students, researchers, and practitioners.
Who can participate? Indian Students/Research Scholar/Faculty/Academician/Industry Person/R&D/ Industry/Corporate Professionals/International Participants
Registration Fee:
- For Indian Students/Research Scholar/UG/PG Students: ₹500/-
- Academician/ Faculty Members: ₹ 750
- R&D/ Industry/Corporate Professionals : ₹ 1000
- International Participants: $ 50 USD
Payment Details:
- Bank Name: Indian Bank
- Branch Name: NIT Patna Campus
- IFSC Code: IDIB000B810
- MICR: 800019027
- Account Number: 50433562364
- Account Name: NIT Patna CF Account
- SWIFT Code: IDIBINBBXXX
Institution Website: https://www.nitp.ac.in/
How to Apply: Online (Google Form link- Click here)
Email: danish@nitp.ac.in
Institution Address:
National Institute of Technology Patna
Ashok Rajpath,
Mahendru,
Patna, Bihar 800005
Event Brochure: Click here
About Institution:
National Institute of Technology Patna is the 18th National Institute of Technology created by the Ministry of H.R.D. Government of India after rechristening the erstwhile Bihar College of Engineering Patna on 28. 01. 2004. NIT Patna marked its humble beginning in 1886 with the establishment of pleaders survey training school which was subsequently promoted of Bihar College of Engineering Patna in 1924.This made this institute the 6th Oldest Engineering Institute of India. The graduate level curriculum was later elevated to the post graduate level in 1978. The institute is situated on the south bank of holy river Ganges behind Gandhi Ghat, one of the most important and reverential place of Patna. The Gandhi Ghat is associated with the immersion of ashes of father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi in the river Ganges. The campus has a picturesque river view with historic building presenting a spectacle of architectural delight and natural beauty.
About Department:
The Department of Architecture was established at the Bihar College of Engineering (BCE) Patna in 1979 under Patna University. It was the first time that architectural education had commenced in Bihar. When BCE Patna was rechristened as the National Institute of Technology Patna on 28th January 2004, it came under the control of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The Department of Architecture and Planning offers programmes in Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP), and Ph.D. in Architecture and Planning. The B.Arch. course, apart from fulfilling the functional requirements, leads towards creativity, innovation and aesthetics in the design of buildings and their environments. The postgraduate course in Master of Urban and Regional Planning, which commenced in 2012-13, imparts knowledge of urban and regional planning, green infrastructure, environment planning, sustainability and energy efficient aspects in urban and regional planning. It emphasizes creating new ideas and innovative physical/spatial planning concepts in the present scenario.
