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Amit Singh: Smart Cities Proved Policymakers Can Think Like Entrepreneurs

By convergenceindia on April 5, 2025

At Convergence India 2025, Amit Singh, Partner EY, hailed Smart Cities as a decade-long experiment that turned policymakers into entrepreneurs...

Smart Cities India Expo 2025: Shaping the Future of Urban Development

By Indrani Priyadarshini on March 4, 2025

The Smart Cities India Expo will showcase future technologies, focusing on Robotics, Automation, Drones, Cyber Security, and Urban Innovation, among...

Amaravati Set to Shine: Celebrities and Experts to Boost Its Global Image

By Indrani Priyadarshini on February 18, 2025

Andhra Pradesh plans to engage influential figures as brand ambassadors to promote Amaravati as a world-class capital city....

Indian Firms Set Sights on Saudi Arabia's $63 Billion 'The City of Earth' Project

By Indrani Priyadarshini on February 10, 2025

India's Tata and Oberoi show interest in Saudi Arabia’s $63 billion Diriyah project and plan to strengthen India-Saudi economic ties....

Budget 2025: Sitharaman Announces `1 Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund to Boost City Growth and Infrastructure

By Indrani Priyadarshini on February 1, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils a comprehensive `1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to promote urban governance reforms, creative city...

Gujarat CM Inaugurates AI Center of Excellence at GIFT City, Marks Milestone in AI Innovation

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 28, 2025

Empowering innovation through AI, Gujarat's new Centre of Excellence is set to revolutionise technology....

Net Zero Future City: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Explores Partnerships with Singapore for Sustainable Development

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 21, 2025

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s delegation explores strategic collaborations with Singapore on sustainability, semiconductors, and urban development....

Proposed metro rail expansion in Hyderabad: Telangana CM directs DPR completion by March-end

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 8, 2025

Telangana CM sets March-end deadline for DPRs on Hyderabad's Metro expansion, aiming for future-ready infrastructure....

Karnataka Smart City Projects under scrutiny: Minister orders probe

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 7, 2025

Karnataka's Urban Development Minister launches an investigation into six Smart City projects, emphasising quality and sustainable infrastructure....

Advanced tech revolutionises women's safety in 93 Indian Smart Cities: Study

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 3, 2025

Safer streets, smarter cities: How surveillance transforms urban life ....

Rourkela Smart City accelerates development with key projects and initiatives

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 27, 2024

Rourkela charts new milestones in urban development through strategic Smart City initiatives....

India and ADB join forces for $500 million green infra investment

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 24, 2024

A strategic partnership to accelerate India's transition to sustainable infrastructure and meet its net-zero goals....

Smart Cities Mission: 94% of central funds utilised; over 90 % of projects completed

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 20, 2024

India's Smart Cities Mission achieves remarkable progress with 94% of central funds utilised, 91% of projects completed, and a strong...

Parliamentary panel advocates for enhanced Smart Cities Mission; highlights Tier 2 and 3 city growth

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 19, 2024

Panel urges third-party evaluation of Smart Cities Mission and expanded focus on Tier 2 cities in its next phase....

Central Government: No plans to add more cities under Smart Cities Mission

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 17, 2024

The government clarifies it has no current proposal to include additional cities under the Smart Cities Mission....

Amaravati on fast track: Rs 24,276 crore sanctioned for capital development

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 17, 2024

Andhra Pradesh speeds-up Amaravati's development with massive infrastructure investments....

New Cities Scheme: Centre to incubate 8 new Smart Cities

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 16, 2024

28 proposals from 23 states are under review for India's next urban growth centres....

SWIFT City: Karnataka’s new hub for Startups, Innovation, and Growth

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 16, 2024

Karnataka announces plans to develop Sarjapur and nearby regions into a global hub for technology and innovation through the SWIFT...

₹6,600 crore urban overhaul: Jammu and Srinagar’s Smart City revolution

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 13, 2024

Twin cities spearhead urban transformation with over ₹6,600 crore in developmental initiatives....

ADB approves $788.8 million loan for Amaravati's Green and Smart City Development

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 13, 2024

Amaravati is set to become a global model for greenfield city development with ADB's funding and expertise....

Google partners with Andhra Pradesh to boost operations in Visakhapatnam

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 12, 2024

Google teams up with Andhra Pradesh to establish a new hub in Visakhapatnam, fostering growth and innovation....

Himachal CM urges Google to invest in IT and AI integration for public services

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 12, 2024

Himachal Pradesh to collaborate with Google to integrate AI in public services, agriculture, education, and more, aiming to empower citizens...

Rajasthan eyes a green AI future with proposed data center township

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 10, 2024

Rajasthan plans a greenfield township to power AI-driven data centers with renewable energy....

PSCDCL to manage Pune’s Adaptive Traffic System for five more years

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 4, 2024

PSCDCL extends its management of Pune’s Adaptive Traffic System, with PMC paying maintenance charges under a renewed agreement....

Telangana's Warangal, Karimnagar advance under Smart Cities Mission

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 3, 2024

Over ₹1,250 crore has been utilized for Warangal and Karimnagar's Smart Cities Mission projects in Telangana, with 72 projects underway....

India to build 20 industrial Smart Cities, boost freight corridors: Piyush Goyal

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 2, 2024

India plans to establish 20 industrial smart cities and expand freight corridors to bolster infrastructure....

Smart Cities Mission in Gujarat: Over ₹5,700 crore allocated, majority of projects completed

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 2, 2024

Gujarat utilizes ₹5,464 crore under the Smart Cities Mission, completing 339 out of 354 projects....

Free WiFi services under the Smart Cities Mission

By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 29, 2024

The Smart Cities Mission is driving digital inclusion, with 39 cities offering free WiFi services, though some have not fully...

12 New Smart Cities across India to drive manufacturing growth and employment

By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 27, 2024

With a ₹28,000 crore investment, India is poised to become a global manufacturing hub, with 12 state-of-the-art industrial smart cities...

Hyderabad: India’s Fastest-Growing City, Says Knight Frank Report

By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 22, 2024

Knight Frank hails Hyderabad as the frontrunner in urban growth and development....

Revanth Reddy proposes 30,000-acre ‘Future City’ near Hyderabad

By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 22, 2024

Telangana's Future City project promises to redefine Hyderabad’s outskirts with a transformative 30,000-acre urban hub....

Panaji Smart City Authorities Come Up with “Tree” App to Track the Growth of Saplings

By Kumar Harshit on November 21, 2024

The app will enable the authorities to track the saplings for their growth and also identify potential hurdles, if any...

Meghalaya CM inaugurates Integrated Command & Control Centre at Umsawli to Optimise City-Level Responses

By Kumar Harshit on November 21, 2024

The Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC) is a well-designed, fully integrated, web-enabled solution to enable a seamless response mechanism....

Gujarat's Dahod shines under Smart Cities Mission with transformative urban growth

By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 21, 2024

Dahod’s journey under the Smart Cities Mission showcases transformative urban growth, with projects like the ₹121 crore Integrated Command Centre...

Ludhiana Smart City Projects face delays: Doubts over meeting March 2025 deadline

By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 21, 2024

Ludhiana Smart City projects remain mired in delays, with tendering issues jeopardizing the March 2025 deadline....

Stress-free parking made easy: Google Maps partners with SpotHero to simplify vehicle parking

By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 18, 2024

Reserve parking spots effortlessly with Google Maps and SpotHero’s seamless integration....

Rajkot's Urban Infrastructure Gets Boost with Rs 100 Crore Bond Issue

By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 18, 2024

Rajkot Municipal Corporation secures Rs 100 crore in a record bond issue, paving the way for vital water and sewage...