IN: Haryana: Karnal: Biometric machine for Smart City project staff lying unused
Attendance being marked manually in register: RTI reply
A biometric attendance machine purchased by Karnal Smart City Limited (KSCL) in 2020 at a cost of Rs 7,670 is lying unused in the office.
Employees of the Karnal Smart City project are marking their attendance through a manual system in a register. This has been revealed in a reply received by advocate Rajesh Sharma, a local, in response to details sought from the KSCL, under the Right to Information Act 2005.
IN: Punjab: Kapurthala: Sultanpur Lodhi to get 250 CCTVs connected with ICCC
Will develop city as model for nation, says mp Seechewal
Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal and Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal on Friday reviewed the smart city projects for the holy city, Sultanpur Lodhi, with an aim to enable the devotees to pay obeisance at the religious places.
IN: Madhya Pradesh: Priority is to finish Smart city project in Sagar on time, says CEO Chandra Shekhar Shukla
Executive director and chief executive officer of Smart City Limited Chandra Shekhar Shukla has said his priority is to complete the work on time and maintain its quality.
The two projects – rejuvenation of Lakha Banjara Lake, its front development work and elevated corridor – are the most important ones, Shukla said at a meeting with officials on Thursday. Shukla reviewed the progress of work at the meeting held in the Smart City auditorium.
Problem solving skill is key to smart citizens
While ASEAN countries are benefiting from rapid economic development, they are also facing problems in housing, environment, and law and order issues caused by increasing urban population. They hope to solve these problems with smart city solutions. On the other hand, developed countries such as the United Kingdom and Canada are also experiencing their own problems, such as inadequate social efficiency, insufficient energy, and ageing population. They are all seeking smart city solutions.
Research institute IDC estimates that the global budget for smart cities will reach US$189.5 billion (more than HK$1.4 trillion) by 2023. Among the smart cities, Singapore has set the highest budget, followed by New York City, Tokyo, London, Beijing, and Shanghai. It is estimated that each city alone will spend at least US$1 billion (about HK$7.8 billion) in the construction of smart city a year.
IN: Chandigarh Smart City Ltd may help in drawing contracts for smart parking lots
Chandigarh Smart City Limited may be roped in to assist the UT civic body in providing “consultancy” services in drawing up 'smart parking' tenders for lots in the city.
The issue, officials said, will be taken up in the upcoming General House meeting. The Chandigarh Smart city limited is already running the ICCC project in the city.