Lalitpur, Nepal – April 9, 2025
Today, Universal Engineering and Science College in Chakupat, Lalitpur, hosted the pre-event for the 3rd International Transport Conference. Centered on the theme “National Context and Efforts on Safe & Sustainable Mobility,” the event brought together prominent figures in transportation, safety, and sustainability to discuss Nepal’s evolving mobility challenges and innovations.
The panel of speakers included:
Er. Vivek Gupta, representing Safe and Sustainable Travel Nepal (SSTN), who emphasized the critical need for eco-friendly travel solutions.
Dr. Satish Prasad Barnawal, Project Lead for Road Safety at Indra Ram Health, who shed light on the role of health-focused infrastructure in enhancing road safety.
Ar. Rubin Singh Maharjan from the Nepal Cycle Society (NCS), who highlighted the importance of cycling culture in promoting sustainable urban mobility.
Er. Pranita Rana of the Nepal Injury Research Centre, who presented insights on reducing transport-related injuries through data-driven research.
Er. Asmita Pokhrel, representing Traffic and Transport Unlimited Solutions (TATUS), who shared strategies for addressing urban congestion.
Er. Samridhi Singh, from the Society of Transportation Engineers Nepal (SOTEN), who discussed innovative engineering solutions for Nepal’s transport challenges.
The event served as a platform to discuss cutting-edge developments in safe and sustainable transportation systems and foster collaboration among professionals, academics, and policymakers. Attendees engaged in networking opportunities and dynamic discussions on how Nepal can enhance its transport systems in line with global sustainability goals.
Organized as a precursor to the main International Transport Conference, this event underscores the growing momentum toward addressing Nepal’s transportation challenges through multi-sectoral efforts.
Ecosphere News will continue to provide updates from this significant event, which promises to shape the future of mobility in Nepal.
Stay tuned for insights from the main conference and key takeaways from the discussions held today.
