Urban local bodies (ULBs) have successfully provided uninterrupted services during the lockdown period due to the automation of services, installation of integrated command and control centres (ICCCs) and CCTV cameras, and the deployment of smart […]
Water and waste management initiatives form a key component of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). These initiatives focus on providing adequate water supply, recycling and reusing wastewater, rainwater harvesting, management of solid waste, etc. In […]
In the past few years, information technology usage and penetration in the waste management segment have been growing with the deployment of innovative technology solutions. The government is making concerted efforts to improve waste management […]
Big Indian cities are pivotal to India’s growth and economic development. However, these cities have grown erratically and unsustainably, resulting in chaotic traffic, unhealthy pollution levels, lethargic administrations, mounting waste dumps, legacy power infrastructure and […]
Over the course of the past two and a half years, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has gained momentum. New projects have been sanctioned, technology penetration has increased and the role of the private sector […]
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) was launched by the government in June 2015 to upgrade infrastructure facilities in cities and improve the quality of life of citizens through the deployment of information technology and innovative […]
When the government announced its Smart Cities Mission in June 2015, the move elicited excitement and scepticism in equal parts. On the one hand, the programme was hailed as one that would usher in an […]
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) aims to develop cities that apply smart solutions to provide core infrastructure services and give their citizens a better quality of life. Bhopal is one of 20 “lighthouse” cities that […]
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) was launched by the government in June 2015, with the objective of providing core infrastructure in Indian cities and ensuring a decent quality of life to its citizens through the […]
The central government has introduced several programmes aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens. The launch of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is one such step to make cities more liveable and citizen […]
One of the crucial components of a smart city is intelligent and connected lighting. With an appropriate illumination system, possibilities of connecting light points to the available communication technology as well as to back-end software […]
One of the prerequisites for building a smart city is effective monitoring and management of solid waste. Unfortunately, most Indian cities fail to treat waste effectively as the existing solid waste management (SWM) infrastructure is […]
An efficient transportation system is one of the key attributes of a smart city. However, increasing traffic on roads is hampering smooth mobility and transportation across Indian cities. To overcome these challenges, intelligent information and […]
In August 2016, Nagpur was selected for development as a smart city under Round II of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). The city is expected to be transformed into a safe and smart one through […]
Pune city is urbansing rapidly. This has created a burden on the existing civic infrastructure in the city, resulting in issues related to transportation and mobility, water and sanitation services, parking, and security. To overcome […]
Smart governance is a vital building block for the development of smart cities and all smart governance activities are based on the foundation of a robust public Wi-Fi network. In this era of Digital India, […]
Sustainable, reliable and uninterrupted power supply is one of the prerequisites for creating a smart city. Earlier, utilities focused solely on the installation of new equipment to ensure round-the-clock power supply. However, issues related to […]
Three years into implementation, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has gained significant traction. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has selected 100 cities since the launch of the mission. The selected cities are finally […]
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