The Indian government has launched the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore, aiming to leverage private and market finance for urban infrastructure projects by providing state support in capacity building and credit guarantees.
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The 13 cities selected in the Fast Track Smart City Competition have proposed a total investment of Rs 30,229 crore
India on Sunday signed three agreements with the US for developing smart cities in Ajmer, Allahabad and Visakhapatnam, with the government saying that the agreements would make significant contribution to building such cities in the country.
India's cities are bursting at the seams because poor people are migrating to them in search of work.
The Centre had decided to spend Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion).
The board of directors of SmartCity Kochi (SCK), a joint venture between SmartCity Dubai and the Kerala government, has approved the concept master plan of the project.
These include Allahabad, Ajmer and Visakhapatnam.
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Surat had bagged the fourth rank under the Smart Cities Mission based on its proposal.
Each smart city would get a Central assistance of Rs 100 crore per year for five years.
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The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is set to explore the use of AI, predictive analytics, and robotic inspection technologies to detect water theft, reduce leakages, and improve operational efficiency across Bengaluru's water distribution network.
The announcement declaring New Delhi Municipal Council a winner of the smart city challenge came when the rest of Delhi was drowning in urban waste.
A 60-year-old security guard was killed during a robbery attempt at a temple in Ranchi. Police have arrested three suspects who confessed to the crime.
Dr Dinesh Amalnerkar, president of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences, has emphasised the need for Maharashtra to strengthen its semiconductor research and manufacturing ecosystem to compete with states like Gujarat and Telangana.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on Saturday ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination the day after as part of its preparations to ensure the smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the test, official said on Friday.
Government had declared the mission of creating 100 Smart Cities.
On Monday, the US delegation met Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.
UP will be followed by Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
The state government had adequate land for these projects, the CM said.
Like Jamshedpur, many Indian cities that have been and will be properly planned can be smart cities of the future.
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The new capital of Andhra Pradesh is expected to be in the Vijayawada-Guntur region.
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Airports and hotels are among the smartest buildings.
'I am glad to announce that these cities are now going to become green smart cities.'
Chandigarh Police have launched an investigation into a fraud involving fake fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) worth 116.84 crore, allegedly issued by a private bank manager, impacting the Chandigarh municipal corporation's funds.
Smart cities can provide more safety, better management of traffic congestion, a low-carbon environment and better services.
All this is clearly needed. But before we can bring in smart technology, we need to know what to do with it.
IBM has chosen Surat, Allahabad and Vizag among 16 global locations for its smart cities programme.
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Spain on Monday proposed to cooperate with India in developing smart and sustainable cities in the country.
Modi govt is aiming to recast the urban landscape of the country by making cities more livable.
India's dual pursuit of a robust strategic partnership with Washington and a pragmatic, tension-management policy with Beijing represents the essence of modern multi-alignment. By embracing economic pragmatism, learning to compartmentalize political differences, and engaging in continuous dialogue, India can secure its borders, grow its economy, and contribute to a stable, multipolar Asian century, points out Ambassador Rajasekhar.
The 100 acres of land that the government would provide for the project would also be taken back unconditionally. A high-level team from DIC is expected to visit the state next week to sign the agreement.
