Smart Cities
Transforming Cities: ICCCs, ITMS and smart mobility solutions
The introduction of technologies such as integrated command and control centres (ICCCs), intelligent traffic management system (ITMS) and smart mobility […]
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Smart Cities
Smart Waste Management: Advanced collection, disposal and treatment techniques
According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), at present, Indian cities generate 200-600 gm of solid waste […]
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Making Progress: SCM implementation status and key focus areas
The 100 cities selected by the government under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) have been undertaking development and upgradation projects […]
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Urban Intelligence: Smart infrastructure driving the growth of cities in India
Home to around 31 per cent of its current population, India’s cities are the lifeline of the country’s infrastructure, financial […]
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Making Cities Smarter: Data-driven solutions improving urban liveability
As the urban infrastructure has been upended by the twin challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and climate change, cities around […]
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Taking Action: MoHUA initiates two major components of the Smart Cities Mission
Indian smart cities have showcased slow yet steady development since their inception. The growth trajectory of their projects has been […]
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Smart Way Forward: Agra, Pimpri Chinchwad scale up digital applications
The launch of the Smart Cities Mission has helped scale up the installation of towers, fibre, smart poles, etc. in […]
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SCADA Control: ULB initiatives for water network management
The Central Water Commission suggests that India is not a water-scarce country. It has a water resource potential of 1,869 […]
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APAC Experience: Water utilities in the region take measures to upgrade their systems
The water sector has experienced significant momentum in network management practices over the past few years. Most countries in the […]
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Interview with Janki Jethi: “Sustainability is a vital aspect of the water and waste segments”
The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) is an emerging global financial and IT services hub, designed to be at par […]
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Growing Digitally
Information and communication technology is being widely adopted by urban local bodies (ULBs) to ensure proper governance and provide better […]
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Innovative Steps: City-level initiatives for better communication
As cities are being developed into smart cities, it has become imperative for governments to incorporate world-class communications infrastructure to […]
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Keeping A Watch: Communications infrastructure development for smart cities
Smart cities are knowledge-based cities that conserve energy and other natural resources, provide a greener environment along with a vibrant […]
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Managing Garbage: Chennai adopts a smart waste management model
Solid waste management (SWM) is one of the key challenges facing Indian cities including Chennai. If not dealt with properly, […]
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Steady March: Smart Cities Mission makes consistent progress
One of the most ambitious programmes of the central government, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) was launched in July 2015 […]
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Pairing Up: 20:20 model aims to bridge the gap between top and bottom performing cities under the SCM
One of the most ambitious government programmes for urban renewal and transformation, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) was envisaged to […]
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Model Complex: MMRDA’s initiatives to develop BKC as a smart city
Launched in June 2015 by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) aims to develop 100 […]
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