• Mizoram’s capital Aizawl has earned national recognition with the Special Award for Traffic Management at the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference 2025, held in Gurugram, Haryana.
• The award was presented by Union Ministers Manohar Lal and Tokhan Sahu of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. 
• Mizoram’s delegation, Secretary of the Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA) Department, received the honour.
• Organised annually by the Institute of Urban Transport (India) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the UMI Conference recognises outstanding initiatives in urban mobility, traffic discipline, and sustainable transport systems.
• Mizoram’s presentation showcased the State’s public discipline, patience, and coordination in managing traffic. 
• Aizawl, often called the “Silent City”, stands out for its no-honking culture, lane discipline, and citizen cooperation — making it a model for urban civility in India. 
• The Coordination Committee on Traffic Management, the Traffic Police, and active public participation were highlighted as key contributors to the city’s success.
• The award reflects how community cooperation and civic sense can achieve what infrastructure alone cannot. 
• It also aligns with the National Urban Transport Policy (2006), which encourages sustainable and people-centric urban mobility models.

MCQs

Which state received the Special Award for Traffic Management at the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference 2025?
(a) Nagaland
(b) Mizoram
(c) Sikkim
(d) Meghalaya
Answer: (b)

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