At present, Delhi's air quality is being monitored by three different agencies - Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi Pollution Control Committee and IMD
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This follows the signing of three separate MoUs by state governments on US cooperation in developing Ajmer, Allahabad and Visakhapatnam as smart cities in January
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The government had recently decided to increase the state share in taxes from 32 percent to 42 percent as recommended by the 14th Finance Commission
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This will enable the visitors to use their smart phones as a guide, as detailed information will be available on scanning the Quick Response (QR) codes printed on new sign boards
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It is estimated that a whopping Rs 62,000 crore is required to improve basic amenities in the 4,041 urban areas in the country
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The collaboration between the Urban Development Ministry and Bloomberg Philanthropies will help select 'Smart City' applicants who can rise up to the challenges of resource mobilisation with special abilities to carry out urban reforms
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The Ministry of Urban Development has already held consultations with states on 50% reservation for women in urban local bodies through an amendment to the Constitution
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The Global Environment Facility is also working on an Integrated Programme on sustainable cities to develop conceptual models on integrated urban design, planning and management for resilient and sustainable development
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