Volvo Buses calls for entries for 2014 Volvo Sustainable Mobility Awards

Volvo Buses in India has announced the start of registrations for the Volvo Sustainable Mobility Awards 2014. The CV maker is inviting stakeholders from among citizen groups/NGOs, organisations/ consultancies, and institutions among others, to participate in the fourth edition of the awards.

The Volvo Sustainable Mobility Awards aim to reward progressive and practical action in the area of promoting sustainable solutions in urban mobility. Over the previous three editions, participation levels both in terms of number of submissions as well as quality of projects have risen significantly. In 2013, a total of 51 eligible projects were submitted to the jury for assessment.

This year the overall prize money has been increased to Rs 12 lakh comprising Rs 7 lakh for the winner, Rs 3 lakh for the first runner-up and Rs 2 lakh for the second runner up. Registrations close on August 31, 2014 and the last date for submission of projects is September 20, 2014. 

"The Volvo Sustainable Mobility Awards underlines Volvo Buses’ commitment to promote the need for sustainable mobility via collaboration with all stakeholders – an essential for our growing country and its cities.  Mobility – its ease or its non-availability – has a significant impact on our quality of life.  The participation till date has witnessed some highly passionate organisation and individuals seeking change and we are glad to be able to reach out to them. By rewarding their valuable actions, we not only want to recognise their achievements, but want to showcase them as an inspiration for others – to join in the movement towards a sustainable future.” said VRV Sriprasad, managing director, Volvo Buses in India.

An important aspect that has emerged over the past editions is the interpretations and scope of sustainable mobility. Projects submitted in the previous years’ address diverse areas such as bus transport, metro and commuter rail services, integration of multiple modes of transportation, urban planning, road planning, promoting non-motorised transport, pedestrian rights to safety and convenience and addressing environmental concerns, besides promoting new technologies to people.

Details about this year’s awards, along with eligibility criterion and guidance to register are available at www.volvobuses.co.in

Photograph: Winners of the 2013 Volvo Sustainability Mobility Awards.