2nd Annual Convention on Universal Design for Accessible and Inclusive Built Environment

The 2nd Annual Convention on Universal Design for Accessible and Inclusive Built Environment aims to bring together key stakeholders and thought leaders to promote accessibility and inclusivity across various domains. The event also marks the Launch Ceremony of Initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility across cities, banking, hospitality, elevators, and residential and commercial buildings.

Event Highlights and Schedule:

Welcome Session:

• Time: 2:00 PM - 2:05 PM
• Speaker: Mrs. Juhi Rajput, Founder, Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility (An initiative of '1 for Humanity Foundation')
• Details: The convention begins with a welcome address outlining the importance of accessibility initiatives.

Special Addresses:

1. Time: 2:05 PM - 2:10 PM
   Speaker: Dr. Debolina Kundu, Director (Additional Charge), National Institute of Urban Affairs, GoI
2. Time: 2:10 PM - 2:15 PM
   Speaker: Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, GoI
3. Time: 2:15 PM - 2:20 PM
   Speaker: Mr. Anand Kumar (IAS Retd.), Chairman, AIFORERA

Launch Ceremony:

Time: 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
The launch ceremony introduces a range of accessibility initiatives under the following categories:

1. Accessible Cities Initiative:

   • Partnership Announcement & Felicitation: Representatives of Smart Cities

2. Accessible Housing & Commercial Buildings:

   • Initiative aimed at making universal guidelines mandatory in state RERA Acts
   • Felicitation: Chairperson, Delhi RERA, NAREDCO & Unity Group

3. Accessible Hospitality Initiative:

   • Partnership & Felicitation: HAI & Marriott International

4. Accessible Banking Initiative:

   • Partnership & Felicitation: IBA & AU Small Finance Bank

5. Accessible Elevators:

   • Partnership & Felicitation: Kone Elevators

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing:

• MoU signed by PMSvanidhi Mission Team & 1 for Humanity Foundation

Keynote Sessions:

1. Time: 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

   • Speaker: Mr. Rahul Kapoor, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

2. Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

   • Session: Presentation on the Action Plan for City Representatives

Chief Guest Address:

• Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
• Speaker: Shri Tokhan Sahu, Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Networking and Closing:

• High Tea: 3:30 PM onwards