But, unlike its competitors, it did not have a comprehensive infrastructure back-end and required fresh investments.
Smart cities can provide more safety, better management of traffic congestion, a low-carbon environment and better services.
Accusing the United Progressive Alliance government of "heaping hardships on people," Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa flayed its "knee-jerk" reaction of increasing Foreign Direct Investment cap in different sectors and warned that its "insensitivity" towards people will take its toll soon.
India can become a better place to do business only when exports begin to boom.
'You cannot judge a government within a month. Give us five years' time.' 'At times, strict economic decisions have to be made for the good of the poor in the long run.' Dharmendra Pradhan, one of the Modi government's stars, speaks exclusively to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com about why the government is forced to roll out 'bitter medicine.'
Real estate veteran Saket Mohta gives the the most comprehensive 11-point checklist
Indian economy about to take-off
