A developed urban area that creates sustainable economic development and high quality life by excelling in multiple key areas: economy, mobility,environment, people, living and government. Here we discuss how will smart cities benefit India?
Some Facts about Smart cities:
A total of Rs 98,000 crore has been approved by the Cabinet for development of 100 smart cities and rejuvenation of 500 others. For Smart Cities Mission, Rs 48,000 crore and for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, a total funding of Rs 50,000 crore has been approved by the Cabinet.
100 smart cities:
The government has allocated an outlay of Rs 98,000 crore to execute 100 smart cities, and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), which is an urban rejuvenation program for 500 towns and cities in next 5 years.
• Smart heritage cities:
The government has introduced a project to develop 12 heritage cities across the country. Called HRIDAY Scheme or National Heritage Development and Augmentation Yojana, the cities included are Ajmer, Amaravati, Amritsar, Badami, Dwaraka, Gaya, Kanchipuram, Mathura, Puri, Varanasi, Velankanni and Warangal.
• Smart ports:
The government plans to connect 12 smart cities with themaritime hubs at an estimated cost of Rs 50,000 crore (US$ 7821.05 million). One best example of smart ports is Dholera Smart City port. Know more about click here.
• Smart armed force stations (SAFS):
There is a proposal to develop 6 smart armed force stations (SAFS). Of the 6 stations; 3 will be army stations, 2 of air force and 1 of the navy.
• Smart aerotropolis:
The West Bengal government plans to develop first airport city called the Bengal Aerotropolis Pvt Ltd (BAPL) at Andal in Burdwan district.
• Smart railways:
Ministry of Railways has introduced world-class station program to upgrade and revamp the existing railway stations. New Delhi Station will be the first station to be redeveloped within this program spread over 86 hectares land with 18 platforms to handle in excess of 500,000 passengers per day. The Surat railway station is also to follow with 2.27 lacs square meter for redevelopment of new station. Along with this a total of 1,052 stations have been identified for up-gradation of passenger amenities. It is proposed to include 200 more stations under this scheme.
• Smart villages:
Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (Parliamentarian’s Model Village Scheme aims to ensure holistic development of identified gram panchayats. Under this program, Andhra Pradesh is the first state to launch the ‘Smart Village’ plan aimed at making AP, a top state in the country by 2029.
Now let’s discuss about how will smart cities benefit India
Smart Cities benefits from efficiency
A key feature of smart cities is that they create efficiency. Well-designed technology tools can benefit government agencies, the environment and residents. Smart cities can improve the efficiency of city services by eliminating redundancies, finding ways to save money and streamlining workers’ responsibilities. The results can provide higher-quality services at lower cost.
Watch this video till end and you will get the best information of the upcoming smart city of India, Dholera.
Environmental effects
Another way to save money involves real-time monitoring of energy use, which can also identify opportunities for environmental improvement.
Promoting mixed land use in area based developments – planning for ‘unplanned areas’ containing a range of compatible activities and land uses close to one another in order to make land use more efficient.
Promoting a variety of transport options.
Making governance citizen-friendly and cost effective. That includes increasing rely on online services which brings faster and transparent service.
Housing and inclusiveness that features expanding housing opportunities for all.
Creating walkable localities to reduce congestion, air pollution and resource depletion, boost local economy, promote interactions and ensure security.
Preserving and developing open spaces like parks, playgrounds, and recreational spaces in order to enhance the quality of life of citizens.
City will be given its own identity based on its local economic activity, such as local cuisine, health, education, arts and craft, culture, sports goods, furniture, hosiery, textile, dairy etc.
A country with around 100 cities with global infrastructures and high tech roads and other facilities attract multi national companies and other people from other nation. India will become one of the best places in the world to live. A smart city means a city open to technology and life is easy. Smart city concept is to make a country of our dream. India will become a software hub new companies will emerge and big companies will come in India. Smart city means fast and best in class transportation available locally, clean and eco-friendly environment, electrical cars running on the streets, local roads like express highways, no cash transactions, water and electricity 24 hours throughout the year, as it is still a problem in some part of our country. Smart city concept not a single program it is a set of many programs like Swatch Bharat , digital India, make in India and many more upcoming and many unpopular but very much crucial for further development of our nation. Smart city includes smart governance, smart planning, smart mobility, smart infrastructure and also smart people. You once visit the upcoming smart city project, Dholera SIR.
In short,
A smart city uses digital technologies or information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance quality and performance of urban services to make lives of citizens better.
How smart cities will benefit citizens
a) Better city planning and development
b) E-government services delivered to citizens, faster, and at a lower operating expense
c) Local economic development
d) Improved productivity and service
Waste management
a) Waste to energy & fuel
b) Waste water to be treated
c) Recycling & reduction of waste
Energy
a) Smart meters
b) Green buildings
c) Renewable sources of energy
Final words,
The given are the common benefits of smart cities in India. The people will get access to a lot of advanced facilities like excellent transportation facilities, electricity through smart grid, advanced applications, modern technology to change city government and various other solutions. The smart city mission will digitize India, allowing government to ditch paper-based reports and adopt modern way of generating reports and handling work.
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