RO: Bucharest to have a masterplan for bike lanes network
Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan signed the contract under which F.I.P. Consulting, a firm specializing in smart city solutions, will develop a master plan for the bike lanes network in Romania's capital city within 12 months. The price of the contract is around EUR 100,000 (RON 530,000).
According to the mayor, this document will form the basis of projects for the development of an extensive network of bicycle paths in Bucharest.
IN: Kerala: In a first, Kochi Metro accepts e-Rupee
Kochi Metro has begun accepting the digital currency in its parking facilities as part of a campaign to support the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The initiative was launched on Friday at the Thykoodam parking facility, and it will soon be implemented in all other Metro parking lots.
Kochi Metro is the first Metro in the nation to take CBDC, according to Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) authorities. The initiative was launched in collaboration with the technology startup Anantham Online and IDFC FIRST Bank. The Reserve Bank of India’s pilot program served as the foundation for this effort. CBDC for retail customers has just been launched, according to the RBI.
AZ: ICT – as the main factor in the development of the economy
Azerbaijan has made significant progress in the development of its Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector in recent years. The government has implemented a range of policies and initiatives aimed at promoting innovation, expanding access to technology, and driving economic growth.
One of the key factors driving the development of ICT in Azerbaijan is the government's focus on modernizing and diversifying the economy. This has involved a range of measures, including investment in infrastructure, regulatory reform, and the establishment of special economic zones and technology parks.
IN: 22 Smart Cities To Be Ready By April: Official
In the remaining 78 cities selected under the mission, the ongoing projects will be completed in the next three-four months.
Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Pune (Maharashtra) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat) are among the 22 cities that will complete all projects under the government's ambitious Smart Cities Mission by next month, giving their citizens better quality of life and a clean and sustainable environment, officials said on Sunday.
In the remaining 78 cities selected under the mission, the ongoing projects will be completed in the next three-four months, a senior official of the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said.
The Romanian Smart City President Sounds The Alarm: Artificial Intelligence Is A Reality In Romania
The Romanian Smart City Association is organizing the 7th edition of the Smart City Industry Awards, the largest event dedicated to the Smart City Industry
Artificial Intelligence is a reality in Romania, and it is essential for local authorities and companies to adopt it to achieve the best results.” - Eduard Dumitrașcu, President of the Romanian Smart City AssociationBUCHAREST, ROMANIA, March 11, 2023.
On March 30, 2023, the 7th edition of the smart city industry awards will take place, the largest event dedicated to the Smart City Industry in Romania, organized by the romanian smart city association (RSCA) and will bring together representatives of local authorities , companies and institutions working in the field of Smart City, to recognize the best, sustainable and innovative projects from communities in Romania.