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Cities accommodate nearly 31% of India's current population and contribute 63% of GDP(Census 2011).Urban areas are expected to house 40% of India's population and contribute 75% of India's GDP by 2030. This calls for an intensive development of physical, institutional, social, and economic infrastructure to improve the quality of life and setting in motion a cycle of growth and development.here
With this focus, the Government of India has implemented various programs including Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Housing for All) , Swachh Bharat Mission and Smart Cities Mission among others.
At present, there are 8,200+ DPIIT recognised startups working to make cities smart in the same or allied sectors in the ecosystem. Out of these startups, the majority are working in smart construction and building materials (42%), 19% in Artificial Intelligence, 17% in Internet of Things and the remainder in Analytics and EVs and Smart Travel.
One such program being the Smart Cities Mission has been implemented aim to transform 100 cities in India (over a duration of 5 years) into sustainable centers of economic activity and make urban infrastructure climate resilient and sustainable, providing for affordable housing, adequate electricity and water, and effective waste management.
22 cities, including Agra, Varanasi, Chennai, Pune and Ahmedabad, have already completed all projects under the mission in March 2023, and the projects in remaining 78 cities are expected to be completed before the stipulated deadline of June 2023.click here
The Mission bagged several success stories to its name including:
1.Green Cities Platinum rating - GIFT City: GIFT City became India’s first greenfield smart City to achieve the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Cities Platinum rating, due to its contribution to making the city ready for a sustainable way of living, such as 100% treatment & reuse of wastewater
2.Streetlights as a multi-application platform – Bhopal: The ubiquitous street pole for lighting has been redesigned as a multi-application smart pole with the capability to accommodate multi-operator telecom base stations, inbuilt surveillance cameras, Wi-Fi hotspots, interactive digital signage for traffic and business, environment sensors & Cloud controlled EV charging
3.Intelligent Transit Management System (ITMS): Surat is implementing a city-wide integrated system called Intelligent Transit Management System, to manage diverse set of transportation needs for the city, tracking 115 bus rapid transit (BRTS) buses and 200 City buses.click here
4.Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response – Vizag: 50 Public Addressing Systems and 10 Variable Messaging Display Boards for dissemination of information during an emergency have been set up click here
5.In several cities, various PPP Projects have been implemented successfully spanning public bike sharing, affordable housing, rooftop solar, market redevelopment, multi-level car parking and waste management
6.Some Smart Startups in the Spotlight:
a.Renkube Private Limited: The startup is a pioneer in the field of Motion Free Optical Tracking (MFOT) of solar panels. It is committed to contribute to a sustainable future by producing cutting edge products in the renewable energy field
b.Lohum CleanTech Private Limited: They power next-gen li-ion battery mobility & energy solutions, give batteries multiple lives through reuse technology, and makes battery materials last forever through lithium-ion battery recycling
c.Feeinsta Consulting & Services Private Limited: Provides a unique package of Smart Hospitality services and conveniences under one roof. These include the likes of smart e-toilets, nap zones, and other public convenience services available through mobile app. They are also providing hygienic sanitation, recycling human waste for farmyard manure, saving water in the smart e-toilets, waterless urinals and using solar and alternate sources of energy
With the overall population growth, urbanization will add another 2.5 billion people to cities over the next three decades. As urban areas continue to expand and grow, smart city technology is developing alongside enhancing sustainability and better serve humanity.here
By leveraging pervasive connectivity, open data, end-to-end security, and software monetization solutions, we can align evolving smart city needs for a much-improved experience for all ecosystem partners.
If you are a startup making a difference in the Smart Cities Sector, apply for the National Startup Awards 2023 under the category of
- SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION
- GENESIS INNOVATORS OF THE YEAR
- RISING STAR AWARD
To apply for the National Startup Awards 2023, you must be a DPIIT recognised startup. Click here to get recognised.
Co-Authored by:
Smart Cities Team : Harleen Pasricha, Gaurav Thareja, Alanckrit Jain
