The Ayyankali Hall-Zam Zam stretch will not only undergo blacktopping but will also be beautified, taking inspiration from the design of the Manaveeyam stretch. The construction of two significant smart road projects in the capital is set to commence next week. These projects, namely the Ayyankali Hall (formerly VJT Hall) to Zam Zam stretch and the Spencer-AKG Centre stretch are part of the Smart City Mission scheme and have been pending for a considerable period. The contract for both projects has been awarded to Kochi-based Tech Mantra.
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The entire procession of Ganpati immersion will for the first time be monitored from the command-and-control room at the city police commissionerate.
The Nashik Smart City Cell has completed installation of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at eight chowks and spots that are part of the procession route.
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The increasing connectivity of cities through IoT devices presents a remarkable opportunity
At the heart of the smart city concept lies a fundamental vision—to harness the power of information and communication technology (ICT) to tackle urban challenges head-on and build a connected, technologically advanced, and sustainable infrastructure. This transformative vision took flight in India with the inception of the Smart Cities Mission on June 25, 2015, spearheaded by PM Modi. Since then, India has made remarkable strides, with 34 cities already designated as smart cities, and a goal of completing the remaining 66 by the end of this year. The government has also increased its allocation for the Smart Cities Mission to Rs 16,000 crore for FY24 against the allocation of Rs 14,100 crore in FY23.
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In a three-week international development program on project and risk management, delegates visited to the Ujjain Smart City Project Mahakal Mahalok.This educational program was organized and conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program, supported by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
The delegates from Cote D'Ivoire, Algeria, Cameroon, Gambia, Nigeria, Togo, South Sudan, Uzbekistan, Comoros, South Africa, Iraq, Republic of Sao Tome, Ecuador, Myanmar, Laos, Uganda, Tajakistan, Mongolia, Mali, Cambodia, Bhutan, Vietnam, Ethopia, Ghana, Burundi, Palestine, Mozambique, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Madagaskar and Sierra Leone were briefed about the valuable insights into project management techniques and risk mitigation strategies, with a special focus on the Ujjain Smart City Project.
"To achieve successful indigenization of 5G tech, the government, industry, and academia must work together to create a supportive ecosystem. This includes investment in research and development, fostering innovation, supporting startups, and promoting skill development in relevant fields. With a holistic approach, India can position itself as a 5G hub with sustainable and cutting-edge technologies, driving economic growth and digital transformation across the country," David says.