Smart Cities Council India, part of a global consortium of smart cities, is organising the 5th Smart Cities Summit, Sma@rt Urbanisation, at Hyderabad International Convention Centre from March 22 to 23, to analyse learnings and assess impact.

This assumes importance in the backdrop of the Smart Cities Mission completing three years this June.

The summit will provide the first all-inclusive opportunity to connect with various stakeholders in smart cities development. It will see the convergence of over 1,500 delegates and 40-plus start-up demonstrations.

The event will serve as a platform to share and learn the progress made in the Smart Cities project in the country.

With the Centre announcing the list of 99 cities that will be developed under the Smart Cities Mission — accounting for a population of over 13 crore (35 per cent of India’s urban population) — the focus will be on to expedite the implementation phase focussing on urban infrastructure.

According to Jayesh Ranjan, Telangana Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce, and Information Technology Departments, said: “As of today there are two designated smart cities (Hyderabad and Warangal) and another 10 cities in Telangana for infrastructure improvement under the Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation).”

Pratap Padode, Founder Director, Smart Cities Council India, said: “Smart Urbanisation is a platform for the government and private stakeholders to dialogue and derive decisive ways to outline India’s urban reality and future, strengthened with technological revolution.”

Gautham Reddy, Vice-Chairman, Ramky Group, said: “The focus on smart cities is to improve the urban infrastructure and transform them into liveable, workable and sustainable cities.”

The Smart Cities Council India has developed a tool for urban planners, ‘India Readiness Guide’.

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