Introducing And Incentivizing People Towards Smart Cities

A smart city is designed for the current and future generations of technological needs. A smart city employs software that runs an entire area by collecting data from different nodal points and responding accordingly. The data collected is used to help in the smooth functioning of traffic and transportation means, and management of other institutions like libraries and schools. The city uses various technologies like the IoT (Internet of Things) and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) to combine the basic working units in the area into a unified system. This facilitates running the city, providing maximum benefits to the people.

The concept of a smart city is new for contemporary and well-established citizens alike. Only by being completely informed and aware of the facets and concepts of a smart city can the citizens appreciate their benefits. In a smart city, exchange of information becomes far easier and it becomes possible for a large number of people to work and coexist simultaneously. 

The government has taken out a few incentives of this “smart” concept of planning a city. The proposal mainly aims at how various components of a city like business, residence, and education can become an easier means to avail through a smart city. Sustainability of the smart city such that it economically maintains the resources of the area and develops methods to use them optimally is an important part of the plan. Public services are to become more transparent and democratic. It also keeps the environment clean and healthy by identifying pollution in the city.

A smart city could be a secure home for future generations if executed correctly. This means that spreading awareness and educating people about the implications and technologies in these cities is an important part of moving into the future.