In response to the severe heatwave, the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has installed 24 new water ATMs at various bus stops throughout New Town to ensure residents and commuters have free access to drinking water. Previously, while some water ATMs existed in New Town, none were at bus stops. The newly installed water […] The post 24 Water ATMs Located Near Bus Stops In Kolkata New Town first appeared on Smart City ..read more

With India’s urban population reaching 482 million, the urban demographic has increased from 17.3% in 1950 to 35% in 2020. This trend is expected to continue, with metropolitan areas predicted to accommodate 40% of India’s population by 2030 and contribute 75% of the national GDP. This surge in urban population underscores the necessity for intelligent […] The post IoT To Play A Crucial Role In Developing Indian Smart Cities first appeared on Smart City ..read more

The World Bank forecasts that the global urban population will double its current size by 2050, significantly straining urban systems, including transportation, housing, public services, and the environment. Fortunately, recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and the expansion of 5G networks are perfectly timed to introduce innovative solutions to […] The post Technological Trends To Transform Smart Cities Soon first appeared on Smart City ..read more

The Panaji Smart City initiative has been shortlisted in the CITIIS 2.0 Challenge, placing among the top 18 winning cities from a pool of 100 smart cities. This national endeavour aims to foster inventive and sustainable urban development. The CITIIS 2.0 Challenge, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the […] The post Panaji selected among Top 18 under CITIIS 2.0 Challenge first appeared on Smart City ..read more

If all progresses according to plan, all projects within the Smart City Mission (SCM) are slated for completion by June 2024. Of the total allocation of Rs 1.70 lakh crore, Rs 1.10 lakh crore has already been utilised to develop Smart Cities nationwide. According to Kunal Kumar, Director of the Smart City Mission and Joint […] The post All initiatives within the Smart City Mission are expected to be completed by June 2024 first appeared on Smart City ..read more

On February 24th, 2024, Mr Karthikeyan S., an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer from the 2020 batch, previously served as the Project Officer at the Integrated Tribal Development Project in Kinwat, Nanded, formally took over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pune Smart City Development Corporation Ltd., replacing Dr Sanjay Kolte, also from the […] The post Karthikeyan S. Takes on CEO Position at Pune Smart City Development Corporation Ltd first appeared on Smart City ..read more

The Irrigation Department is preparing to initiate the third phase of renovating the Karna Canal, a significant waterway traversing the city from National Highway-44 to the augmentation canal. Authorities have outlined that the project aims to enhance the canal’s infrastructure by installing paver blocks along the pathway and reinforcing the side slopes with brick lining. […] The post Commencement of the third phase of the Karna Canal remodelling marks progress in the Smart City Project first appeared on Smart City ..read more

The CEO of Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd (IPSCDL), Sanjit Rodrigues, reassured the public on Monday of the Smart City Mission’s commitment to ensuring top-notch construction and maintenance standards for roads under its purview. Rodrigues emphasised the implementation of a stringent ten-year maintenance contract for roads and pledged that maintenance activities would incur no […] The post Panaji Smart City CEO assures Quality Road Infrastructure amidst construction challenges first appeared on Smart City ..read more

Owais Ahmed, Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation and CEO of Srinagar Smart City Ltd., recently chaired a high-level review meeting. The meeting aimed to gauge the advancement of all Smart City Projects and analyze the status of ongoing works. It sought to pinpoint potential bottlenecks and devise strategies to ensure the timely and successful accomplishment […] The post Srinagar Municipal Commissioner holds high-level review meeting for Smart City Projects first appeared on Smart City ..read more

Tata Motors, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in India, has made a significant stride in promoting eco-friendly transportation by delivering Ultra EV air-conditioned electric buses to Jammu Smart City through TML Smart City Mobility Solutions (J&K), a subsidiary of the Tata Motors Group. Under the leadership of the Housing and Urban Development Department of the […] The post Tata Motors rolls Out Ultra EV Buses to Jammu Smart City first appeared on Smart City ..read more