Why the Smart Cities Mission Matters for India
byKanika Jindal
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This webinar was hosted on Wednesday, September 23 2015 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm IST (local time) and will be presented by Amit Bhatt, Strategy Head – Urban Transport, EMBARQ India.
On 21 June 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a bold, new initiative - The Smart Cities Mission. The conceptualization of this mission is based on achieving an enhanced livability index in cities and boost public transportation, communication and water, gas and electricity supply. Additionally, this mission will also promote the utilization of technological innovations and familiarize people with e-management as the core of infrastructure. These ‘Smart’ Solutions will in turn drive economic growth. The initiative focuses on the sustainable and inclusive development of cities with the idea of looking at compact areas and creating a replicable model for other aspiring cities.
This webinar discussed what should India’s smart cities aspire to become for their citizens and how should policy makers approach the planning of smart cities.