Smart Cities Mission

Shri Rahul Kapoor, Joint Secretary & Mission Director of the Smart Cities Mission, along with other senior officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, participated in a meeting in #collaboration with #IIT Kanpur for AI CoE for #Sustainable #cities. The session began with an introduction, highlighting AI's immense opportunities for urban transformation. #IIT Kanpur delivered an insightful presentation on their AI Centre of Excellence (CoE), showcasing innovative use cases and a forward-thinking vision for sustainable cities. Adding to the dialogue, Mr. Manpreet Singh presented cutting-edge AI use cases to enhance #urban #governance. This collaboration marks a significant step toward leveraging AI to drive sustainable urban #development. #SmartCities #AIforUrbanGovernance #Sustainability #IIT Kanpur

A groundbreaking study by Indian Institute of Management Bangalore highlighted in indianexpress.com showcases the transformative impact of the Smart Cities Mission, with significant strides in #school #enrollment and a stronger sense of #safety among residents. Conducted by IIM Bangalore professors and students in collaboration with the mission, this study is a part of 50 comprehensive impact assessments by 29 prestigious institutions, including #IIMs #IITs and others. These findings underline the mission's success in shaping smarter, safer, and more inclusive #cities. Read the full report at: https://lnkd.in/guEAPw8N Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Rahul Kapoor Vikash Chandra Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Tumakuru Smart City Limited AJMER SMART CITY LIMITED New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Smart City Nagpur Cochin Smart Mission Limited

The gang members of robbers stabbed a 20-year-old construction worker and snatched Rs 10,000 in Thergaon. The #IntegratedCommandandControlCenter (ICCC) established in PCMC Smart Sarathi played a key role in assisting the police with identifying the 3 suspects. CCTV footage was thoroughly analyzed, and it uncovered 8 additional crimes linked to the same gang. This incident highlights the essential role of ICCCs in maintaining public safety. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Rahul Kapoor PCMC Smart Sarathi #SmartCitieskiSmartKahaani #safety #security #CCTVmonitoring #techforsafety #datasmartcities #ICCCs #techforgood Read more at: https://smartcities.gov.in

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has started sharing details about relief centers, food supply, and flood volunteers on helpline 1913 during the Northeast monsoon in Chennai. The #IntegratedCommandandControlCenter (ICCC) established in Chennai Smart city played a crucial role in resolving civic issues, with increased staffing and new #infrastructure. With 20 cm of rainfall expected, GCC mitigated flood risks by ensuring stormwater drain clearance and minimizing electrical disruptions by utilizing 113 high-capacity pumps and 31 railway culverts. This highlights the significant role ICCCs play in effective #flood #management and civic issue #resolution. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Rahul Kapoor Chennai Smart City #SmartCitykiSmartKahaani #smartcities #ICCC #Flood #management #datasmartcities #realtimedisastermanagement More details at: https://smartcities.gov.in

An elderly person in #Satna, suffering from illness and mobility challenges, faced a medical emergency on the street and was unable to reach home. A good Samaritan used the #EmergencyCallBox installed by Satna Smart City Development Limited, to send an alert to the #IntegratedCommandandControlCenter (ICCC). The call was forwarded to the police control room, which triggered a swift response from the 108 emergency services team. The team arrived in ten minutes and ensured the safe transport of the elderly woman to her home. This case highlights the vital role of the ICCCs in emergency management and making citizens feel secure. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Rahul Kapoor Satna Smart City Development Limited #SmartCitykiSmartKahaani #safety #security #techforsafety #datasmartcities #ICCCs #emergencyresponse #techforgood 

During the recent #floods in #Vadodara, the extensive network of 1600+ #surveillance #cameras installed by Vadodara Smart City Development Limited played a crucial role in ensuring public safety through spot monitoring. The #IntegratedCommandandControlCenter (ICCC) monitored live feeds from these cameras, allowing for real-time #assessment of the situation and rapid deployment of #emergency services. This highlights the importance of ICCCs in ensuring #public safety and coordinating relief during floods. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Rahul Kapoor Vadodara Smart City Development Limited #SmartCitykiSmartKahaani #technologyforgood #floodrelief #techforgood #disastermanagement #datasmartcities #ICCCs #safety #security More details at: https://smartcities.gov.in

Shri Sanjeet, Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, joined the panel discussion on "Tech-Forward Construction Shaping the Future of Building" at Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in #Barcelona. He shared valuable insights into the scale of India’s construction industry and highlighted the strides being made to integrate advanced technologies in building practices. #SCEWC24 #BuildingAutomation #InnovativeConstruction #TechInBuilding #ModularConstruction Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Rahul Kapoor Smart City Expo World Congress Fira Barcelona More details at: https://smartcities.gov.in

The India Pavilion at Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 hosted an engaging panel session on "Cities as Drivers of Economic Growth." The discussion explored how #urbanization fuels economic growth and the role of cities in fostering #infrastructure development, #policy #reforms, and innovation-oriented growth- all while prioritizing #sustainability. Distinguished panelists included Mr. Ashish Kumar Pathak, Municipal Commissioner of Ujjain; Mr. Harendra Narayan, Municipal Commissioner of Bhopal; Mr. Ram Prakash Ahirwar, CEO of Indore Development Authority; Ms. Afreen Banu, CEO of Belagavi Smart City; Ms. Preeti Yadav, Executive Director of Jabalpur Smart City; and Dr. Teresa Kerber, Project Director at GIZ GmbH. Mr. Vishnu Prasad Pandey expertly moderated the session. #SCEWC24 #InvestmentModels #Local #Economic #Development #sustainablecities #urbaninnovation #cities #smartcities Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Rahul Kapoor Smart City Expo World Congress Fira Barcelona Ujjain Smart City Limited Bhopal Smart City Development Corporation Limited Indore Smart City Belagavi Smart City Belagavi Jabalpur Smart City Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH More details at: https://smartcities.gov.in

Indian Delegates at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024! From November 5th to 7th, Indian delegates from central, state, and city governments attended the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in #Barcelona. They engaged with Mr. Ramon Roca, President, and Mr. Ugo Valenti, CEO of the #Expo, exploring innovative #solutions with exhibitors and contributing as panelists. The event showcased India’s commitment to global urban innovation and #collaboration. #SCEWC24 #sustainablecities #urban #innovation #cities #smartcities #innovation Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Rahul Kapoor Smart City Expo World Congress Fira Barcelona More details at: https://smartcities.gov.in

Shri Rahul Kapoor, Joint Secretary & Mission Director of the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs participated in a panel discussion on "Covering Needs to Make a City Home" at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in #Barcelona. He shared insights on for whom #cities are built and emphasized the importance of designing #inclusive #urban spaces for everyone. His message highlighted India’s commitment to creating cities prioritizing housing, safety, and accessibility for all. #SCEWC24 #Cities for All #Housing #Urban #safety Esteve Almirall Stephanie Garnica Valentina Taddeo Abdulrahman Ibrahim More details at: https://smartcities.gov.in