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Vashi
Navi Mumbai

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www.prawaas.com 2019
About BOCI
Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India is the apex organization of all the State Federations
of private sector Bus & Car passenger Transport operators across India. BOCI represents eight
important passenger Transport segments viz; Intercity, Intracity, School Bus, Employee
Transport, Tour Operators, Tourist Cabs, Maxi Cabs and PPP-SPVs.

BOCI aims to promote Safe, Smart and Sustainable Integrated Passenger Mobility solutions to
the citizens of India in close coordination with all the stake holders from public & private sectors.

The significance of BOCI can be measured by the fact that over 16 Lakh buses are operated by its
members today on Indian Roads and it is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years.

Appeal from BOCI COUNCIL

BOCI COUNCIL Chairman: VP - North East:
K.T. Rajashekhara Anjit Bora
Greetings from Bus & Car Operators Confederation of CMD, SRS Travels MD, Royal Tours & Travels
India - BOCI ! President: VP - Tour Operator:
Prasanna Patwardhan Babu Panicker
After the grand success of Inaugural edition of ‘Prawaas - CMD, Prasanna Purple CMD, Panicker Travels
India International Bus & Car Travel Show’ we are delighted General Secretary: VP - Point to Point Services:
to announce the second edition of Prawaas which will be A. Afzal Sunil Kumar Sharma
held during July 25-27, 2019 at CIDCO Exhibition Center, CMD, Parveen Travels Chairman, Sharma Travels

Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The first edition of Prawaas held in VP - Tourist Taxis &
Additional Secretary:
Maxi Cabs:
2017 consisted of International Conference, Exhibition, D.R. Dharmaraj
Haribhai Patel
Awards & other networking programmes. It witnessed MD, Dharmaraj
MD, Shree Shakthi Travels
Transports
participation of over 3000 Bus and Car Operators VP - School Bus:
from more than 25 States of India & 2 Union Territories. Joint Secretary: Siddiq Gandhi
Jagdeo Singh Khalsa MD, Gandhi Travels
MD, Khalsa Travels
It is a matter of pride that Prawaas 2017 was graced by VP - Stage Carriage:
Treasurer: Rajwarma Ballal
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport, Highways,
Harsh Kotak MD, Ballal Tourists
Shipping, and Water Resources, River Development & MD, Modern Transport VP - Employee Transport:
Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India and 9
Joint Treasurer: Kanwarjit Singh Sawhney
prominent Ministers from Central & various State D. Maran MD, Bakshi Transports
Governments, 14 MLAs as well as regulators & MD, Sri Bhagyalakshmi National Convener:
policy makers. The Conference was addressed by over Travels Shrinidhi K.
80 domain experts from across the globe and the Director, Prime Auto Systems
VP - North:
Exhibition attracted 10000 Business Visitors who Harish Sabharwal
MD, Sabharwal Travels Board of Advisors:
interacted with 100 Exhibitors.
Dr. Vijay Sankeshwar
VP - East:
This year the event will be much bigger with larger CMD, VRL Group
Dhananjay Singh
showcase of Buses and Cars with new technologies and MD, Royal Cruiser Travels Mr. Thangaraj Kuppuswami
facilities, as well as allied sector products and services. Chairman, BOCI Tamil Nadu
VP - South:
While Exhibition will be a perfect business forum, Sadananda S. Chatra Mr. Pradyumna Dutta
Conference will provide thought leadership that will MD, Durgamba Travels CMD, Network Travels, Assam
discuss all the latest issues, challenges, opportunities, VP - West:
trends in the Bus & Car Passenger transportation sector Jayendra Bavaria
and so on. CMD, Eagle Corporation

We invite everyone to participate in Prawaas 2019 and

strengthen our resolve to bring attention of all the INTRACITY
stakeholders towards creating Safe, Smart and
Sustainable Passenger Mobility and contribute in making PRAWAAS for
this event a grand success.
Regularity in Commute
With Best Regards
Members of National Executive Council

Prawaas
India International Bus & Car Travel Show
About PRAWAAS
BOCI is proud to organise the second Edition of Prawaas - India International Bus &
Car Travel Show. This 3 Day event will attract who’s who of the Bus & Car sector.
The objective of Prawaas is to develop unified vision that will facilitate safe, smart and
2019 sustainable integrated public transport solutions. Prawaas is a thought-leadership
forum as well as the most rewarding B2B platform for all the stakeholders from the
public and private sector.

36
29 States of India
10+ 4000+ 100+ 150+ 10000+
Country Bus & Car Expert Leading Business
+ 7 Union Participation Operators Speakers Visitors
Exhibitors
Territories

Event OBJECTIVES Event Spectrum

• To facilitate interaction amongst the
stakeholders that includes Leading Bus & EXHIBITION
Car Manufacturers, Operators from private
and public sector, Policy Makers, NGOs,
Domain Experts and Innovators. ELECTRIC MOBILITY
SHOWCASE
• To showcase new technologies,
innovations, products & services.

• To educate BOCI members about the BUYER SELLER

Global Best Practices in the sector. MEET
• To recognize Best Performers amongst the
stakeholders to encourage Best Practices.
CONFERENCE
• To capture emerging trends in the
Business of Public Transport.

• To enable B2B dialogue amongst BOCI WORKSHOPS /

members across India.
MASTERCLASS

• To encourage Public Private Partnership in

Services & Infrastructure Development.
CEO CONCLAVE
• To facilitate dialogue with State and
Central Government authorities for the
harmonization of regulatory framework POLICY MAKERS
and to promote Ease of Doing Business. ROUND TABLE
• To attract investments in the sector to
trigger growth.
AWARDS &
AWARDS &
CELEBRATIONS
CELEBRATIONS
INTERCITY
BUS & CAR
PRAWAAS for AUCTION
BUS & CAR
Everyone AUCTION
International CONFERENCE
The Prawaas 2019 Conference will be a thought leadership
platform that offers opportunity to interact with global
experts from across the passenger mobility and transport
Industry comprising of CEOs, Leading Operators, Policy
Makers, technocrats and innovators to discuss issues
impacting hurdles and enablers of the Sector. There will be
focus on Electric Mobility & Sustainability as well as Multi-
modal Transport solutions for Integrated passenger mobility
and opportunities in Tourism another key segment which
needs attention.
Electric Mobility FOCUS SESSIONS
• Markets, Market drivers, New technologies and
challenges
• Government Regulations and Subsidies
• Battery Technologies and Recharge Infrastructure
• Startups driving Innovations in E-Mobility
• Electrical alternatives for mass transport in India
• EV solutions for last mile connectivity
• operators
Conference TOPICS
• Multi modal transportation including end
mile (Last Mile) connectivity
• Creating a conducive ecosystem for
E-Mobility adoption
• PPP models for public transport including
Bus rapid transit systems
• IT Solutions for smart transport both
onboard the vehicle and for ERP & logistics
• Bus Manufacturing Technologies and
Standards for operational performance
and increased consumer satisfaction
• Funding models and developing new
sources of funding and finance
• Sustainable public transport solutions for
better health, safe environment and a
flourishing economy
• School Bus safety Rules and Regulations
across the States of India
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
for Public Transport Vehicle Operation
• Taxation Incentives a must to promote
sustainable Passenger Transport
• Contract Carriage vs Stage Carriage -
resolution on Regulations
• Round Table on Policy interventions to
level the playing field for the private sector
• Workshop on Training of Bus Drivers in
basic bus technology, safe driving
techniques and customer friendly service
TOURS
PRAWAAS for
Memorable Holidays
 Prawaas EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019
BOCI Excellence Awards is an effort to recognize the leaders
and acknowledge their contributions towards best practices,
services and innovations. The Awards will be in multiple
categories covering all aspects of Bus & Car operator segment
as well as performance of the other important stakeholders.
An independent reputed consulting firm will curate the
awards process. Awards Function will be a star studded
celebration to felicitate and congratulate the best performers .

Awards CATEGORIES (Proposed) Nomination SECTIONS

Life Time Achievement Award
Public Sector Operators (STUs) - Excellence
in managing STU
3 Awards (Intercity, Intracity and Rural Connectivity) Intercity
Special Purpose Vehicles- PPP Model
Bus
1 Award (Public Private Partnership model in city)
Bus Categories
2 Awards (Small & Large size Vehicle)
• Bus Operator for School Transport
• Employee Transport Operator
Intracity
IT Solution Providers
2 Awards
Bus
• Start-Up of the Year
• Excellence in Innovation
Private Bus Categories
7 Awards (Large & Small Size Vehicle)
• Intercity Service Operator
• Passenger Safety Measures
School
• Stage Carriage Operator in Private Sector Bus
• Tourist Transport Operator
Private Car Categories
6 Awards (Large & Small Size Vehicle)
• Employee Transport Operator - Corporates
• Employee Transport Operator - KPO & BPO Sectors
• Maxi Cabs / Tourist Taxi Operator Employee
Passenger Choice Bus Operator of the year Transport
8 Awards (Large Size Vehicle, Mid-Size Vehicle, Small
Size Vehicle)
• West Zone • South Zone
• East Zone • North Zone

New Categories
2 Awards Tour
• Best Employee Efficient-Operator Operators
• Best Marketing Strategist-Operator

MAXI CABS
& CARS Maxi/Tourist
PRAWAAS for Cabs
Quicker Transit
International EXHIBITION
The Exhibition at PRAWAAS 2019 will be the heart
of the event that will aim at doubling the impact
and strong ROI for every exhibitor with focus on
business visitors. The Exhibition will be conducted
in the most professional manner aimed at doubling
the visits of potential customers with the 360
degree coverage of our country ensuring
participation of Operators from 29 States and 7
Union Territories of India. Large participation of
STUs will be additional feature of Prawaas 2019
exhibition.

Why Sponsor and Exhibitors PROFILE

Exhibit during
PRAWAAS 2019
• BOCI is the flagship body of
Private Bus & Car Operators.
• Prawaas 2019 will be the
largest gathering of leading
Bus and Car Operators
coverage of India
• Prawaas 2019 will also witness
the largest gathering of
representatives of STUs as
well as various Intra-City Bus
service providers.
• Objective of BOCI is to
increase passenger traffic by
providing ease of travel by
collaborating with all the
stake holders including
Industry, NGO and Regulators.
• BOCI will support the leading
sponsors pre, during and post
event to maximize their
engagement with potential
buyers.
• Leading Sponsors will get
opportunity to connect with
Bus Operators on multiple
platforms through
Conference, Exhibition,
Awards and Networking
events.
• Operators will be in the best
frame of mind to inculcate the
best-practices and upgrade
their existing fleets, facilities
and features.
• BOCI Members can source the
most exciting new
technologies, products and
services to be used in their
buses and cars.
• BOCI Members will be looking
for capacity building to meet
growing demand and July
month is the most appropriate
period when investment
decisions are made by the
operators.
• OEMs - Bus & Car manufacturers
(ICE and Electric)
• Maxi Cab & Tourist Cab
Manufacturer
• Electronics & systems
• Bus & Coach Builders
• Parts & Components
• Auto Electrical and Electronics
• Automotive Components & Spare
Parts
• Automobile Air Conditioning
systems
• Automotive Glass Manufacturers
• Battery Manufacturers
• Bearings
• Brake Components – Brake Discs,
Brake Drums & Brake Dust
Shields
• Clamps, Cables, Wire, & Electrical• Smart Card ticketing
• Dash Boards
• Dies & Moulds
• Engine & Engine components
• Exhaust Systems – Pipe Work &
Silencers
• Fasteners
• Fenders
• Forgings
• Filters - Air, Fuel, Oil,
Transmission
• Hand Rails, Handholds & Foot
Steps
• Hinges
• Lights, LED Displays and
Reflectors
• Locks and Handles / Lock
Cylinders, Rods & Accessories
• Louvres
• Oil Pumps & High Pressure Oil
Pumps
• Power-train (Engine,
Transmission, Exhaust)
• Rubber & Rubber parts
• Rubber Bumpers, Mud Flaps,
Hoses & Grommets
• Safety management, Products
and Services
• Seat Manufacturers
• Sealants & Adhesives
• Sealants & Adhesives
• Spare Parts Manufacturers
• Tie Downs & Cargo Control
• Transmission Driveline
• Trim, Gasket & Weatherstrip
• Wheels & Dennis Wheels
• Wind Shields
• Wipers & Systems
• Audio-Visual Equipment
• Driver communication
• IT & Automation for automotive
sector
• Fleet management Systems
• Fuel Management Systems
• IoT applications
• ITS/Hybrid Devices
• Navigations systems and
software
• On-Board entertainment
• Parking Technology &
Infrastructure
• Passenger WiFi
• Traffic monitoring system
• Vehicle-mounted navigation
system
• Repairs & Maintenance
• After Market Companies
• Abrasives and MRO Consumables
• Body Shop equipment
• Garage Equipment and Service
• Hand Mechanical Tools
• Oil, Lubricants & Additives
• Paints & Paint Decors
• Accessories & Customizing
• Accessories and Car Decors
• Automotive Grade Plastics &
Fibers and
Fabrics
• Bus and Coach Interior Decors
• Flooring, Vinyl Flooring and
Carpet
• Mirrors
• Upholstery & Furnishings
• Tyres & Tubes
• Tyre & Tube Manufacturers
• Tyre Retreaders
• Tyre balancing machines
• Retreading tools & equipment
• Tyre pressure gauges
• Vulcanising equipment
• Wheel alignment analyzers
SCHOOL BUS
PRAWAAS for
Child Safety
• Services
• Banks Financial Services and
Insurance (BFSI)
• Media - Print, Electronic, Digital
and Social Media
• Quality & Inspection
• NGOs in the Passenger
Transportation / Mobility
• NGOs in the Sustainability sphere
• Testing & Certification Services
• Testing & Pollution Control
Equipment
• Research, Education, Skill
Development and Training
• Research & Development
Institutions & Organizations
• Skill Development Institutes
• Tourism
• Leading Tourism States of India
• Leading Tours and Travel
companies
• STUs and Municipal Transport
Corporations
• Fuel
• Fuels & Alternate Fuels
• Fuel Management Systems
• Filters - Air, Fuel, Oil
• Lubes & Additives
• Aggregators
• Booking Agents
• Online Booking
• Payment Gateway
• Leading Bus & Car Operators
• Electric Mobility Showcase
• Battery Manufacturers
• Charging Infrastructure
Companies
• Electric Vehicle Manufacturers
• Evangelists
• Fleet Owners - Private & STUs
• NGOs - Environment Evangelists,
Sustainable Development
• Policy Makers, Regulators, Senior
Govt Officials
• Potential EV Buyers
• Testing & Certification Agencies
 Prawaas Electric MOBILITY SHOWCASE
Creating a conducive ecosystem for E-Mobility adoption.
Prawaas Electric Mobility Showcase aims to bring all
stakeholders of the Electric Mobility Eco-system and value
chain on a single platform to discuss and deliberate on the
latest Research, Development and Deployment in the field of
Electric Mobility including worldwide Trends, Technologies
and Government policies.

Why you should exhibit at Prawaas Exhibition TARIFF

Electric Mobility Showcase? Category Amount (`) Amount (USD)
• Access thousands of prospective
Shell Space ` 11000/sqm USD 300/sqm
customers and partners.
Raw Space ` 10500/sqm USD 275/sqm
• Network with global representatives from
18% GST extra applicable
the entire Electric Mobility supply chain.
For exhibition floor plan please visit,
http://www.prawaas.com/pdf/floor-plan-prawaas-2019.pdf
• Stay informed on the latest designs,
manufacturing processes, technological
advances, materials and trends so you can Sponsorship OPPORTUNITIES
manage cost and performance and give Category Amount (`)
your customers what they need.
Event 1 Crore (Exclusive)
• Benchmark your products and services BOCI Excellence 1 Crore (for 2 Cos)
against industry competition.
Awards
Platinum 60 Lakhs
• Keep abreast of evolving customer Electric Mobility Lead 50 Lakhs
requirements to manage growth.
Gold 40 Lakhs
Silver 25 Lakhs
Training 18% GST extra applicable
For detailed entitlements and other sponsorship opportunities
please write to Mr. Manjunath Reddy,
manjunath.reddy@mmactiv.com | +91 99029 58185

EMPLOYEE
TRANSPORTATION
PRAWAAS for
Efficient Workforce
 About VENUE About MM ACTIV
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state-of-the-art Convention Complex that has an leading event curator in the field of frontier
Exhibition Centre, Conference Facilities and Business technologies. MM Activ since its inception in
year 2000 has held over 100 national and
Centre with ample parking.
international conventions in sectors like
The Centre is most strategically located at Vashi, Agrotech, Coffee, Biotechnology,
adjacent to Mumbai-Pune Highway. The Venue has in Nutraceuticals, Sustainable Chemistry,
Transport & Logistics, MRO, IT & Electronics,
the close vicinity Railway Station, Multi-Cuisine
Nanotechnology, Renewable Energy, Space
Restaurants, Business Hotels of varying categories,
Technology, Water, R&D & Higher Education.
MNCs, Educational Institutes, well-known DY Patil
Stadium and places of entertainment. The Centre MM Activ is also the publisher of Leading
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undoubtedly has all the elements required to ensure
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Prawaas 2017 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Principal Partner Conference Co-Host

Prawaas Excellence Awards

in Association with Gold Silver

After Market Associate Supported by State Tourism Associate Seating Associate Banking Digital Payment
Partner Co-Partner Banking Partner
Partner Partner Partner

Event Secretariat:
For participation opportunities and other details, Contact 133, Kaliandas Udyog Bhavan,
Event Partner
Office Network Babasaheb Woralikar Marg,
Near Century Bazar, Mumbai - 400025
NEW DELHI MANAS DAS : manas.das@mmactiv.com +91 98992 08916
Maharashtra, India I Tel: +91.22.2438.5007-9
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Delhi Office Address
NAGPUR MANISHA BORATKAR : manisha.boratkar@mmactiv.com +91 80077 02022 Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India
BENGALURU MANJUNATH REDDY : manjunath.reddy@mmactiv.com +91 99029 58185 #608, 6th Floor, New Delhi House,
Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110 001, India
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