Smart Cities
Cities of the Future
SCM focus on smart and sustainable living
Projects under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), launched in 2015, have made significant progress after a period of slowdown during the pandemic. The mission has encouraged the deployment of technologies such as integrated command and […]
Moving Apace
Project execution picks up under the Smart Cities Mission
The journey of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has faced hiccups and delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic and its associated implications. While the mission was launched in 2015 with an envisaged completion time of […]
Making Cities Smart
Priorities and plans of various Asian countries
India Infrastructure and Southeast Asia Infrastructure recently organised the “Smart Cities in Asia” conference. The conference highlighted the progress, emerging trends and new opportunities in the sector, assessed the impact of the solutions deployed so […]
Smart Cities Update
Progress, emerging trends and key challenges
The Smart Cities Mission is being implemented at a fast pace. As of September 22, 2021, 91 per cent of smart cities projects amounting to Rs 1,854.72 billion have been tendered, 26 per cent projects […]
Smartening Up
Intelligent solutions to help cities combat Covid-19
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 […]
Intelligent Solutions
Water and waste sector initiatives under the SCM
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 […]
Smart Solutions
Lucknow adopts RFID technology for better waste management
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 […]
Redefining Urban Power
Renewables to play a key role in meeting smart cities’ energy needs
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 […]
Interview with Kunal Kumar
“The pace of implementation of the mission has increased significantly in the past one year”
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 […]
Cities Redeveloped
Experience under the SCM and unresolved challenges
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 […]
Cities of the Future
Telecom players step in to build smart infrastructure
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 […]
Interview with Sanjay Kumar
“BSCDCL has been a pioneer in rolling out many unique, innovative and impactful projects”
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 […]
Mission Update
Some progress made, but miles to go
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 […]
Views of Kunal Kumar
“Cities need to leverage technology to make a bigger impact”
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 […]
Street Smart
Market potential for efficient lighting in smart cities
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 […]
Managing Waste
ICT solutions for smart cities for effective SWM
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 […]
Managing Traffic Flows
Smart cities adopt intelligent traffic solutions
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 […]