While most people agree that abject pessimism is neither warranted nor deserved, getting excited about this journey toward smartness must be tempered with just a dash of realism about where we stand today
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Around '50 percent' of the city still not covered by sewer pipelines whereas 20 percent area yet to be covered by drinking water pipelines, says Delhi CM
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The competition, aimed at encouraging citizens to contribute their ideas and solutions for addressing challenges faced by Indian cities, saw participants suggesting common measures such as 'waste to wealth', 'recycling of water' and 'sustainable energy' to develop cities as smart cities
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Minister of Urban Development and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation has urged the State Governments to strengthen Urban Local Bodies by transferring funds and functionaries and enhancing their administrative, planning and technical capacities
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The project, that aims to transform Bhendi Bazaar - a congested commercial and residential locality in the heart of Mumbai, was showcased and identified as the 'national best practice project for inner city redevelopment' by the Centre said SBUT
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A smart city is one that keeps at least two steps ahead of citizens' expectations, says the Prime Minister. Amen to that, I say
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Most developments, discussions and debates on Smart Cities boil down to a few questions that I sincerely hope to find glimmers of answers to in the next two days at Vigyan Bhawan
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Punjab government has finalised the proposed blueprint for urban and rural mission which includes work on sewerage, water supply, sewerage treatment plant, cemented streets, and mechanised cleanliness system along with other basic amenities
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