In 2014, the Union government driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi reported a rundown of 100 urban communities to be created under its aggressive Smart Cities Mission'. In January 2016, the main rundown of 20 smart urban communities was discharged. The accomplishment of the mission is probably going to stamp a change in perspective in the urban improvement of the nation. With a plan to create satellite towns of bigger urban areas with present day conveniences, savvy urban areas will help bring down the weight on these urban communities.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar topped the rundown of 20 smart urban communities discharged as of late. The city is known to be one of the quickest developing IT and instructive centers in east of India. Infocity-1 and Infocity-2, the two IT stops in the city, have pushed improvement in some key zones here while under-development business ventures, including DLF Cybercity and Unitech One, alongside Paradip SEZ and the proposed Pharma SEZ, have given a lift to the land showcase in the city.Also, the Vision 2030 and Comprehensive Development Plan for Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Urban Complex intend to additionally change the city into a world-class urban focus to pull in both local and remote speculations.
Pune: Pune, one of the quickest developing urban areas of Maharashtra, is an IT, construction and car manufacturing point. The city has in the previous couple of years seen a surge in land speculations, principally because of an ascent in moving populace and land extends crosswise over various value focuses. Developing foundation and enhanced network are probably going to make Pune a standout amongst the most looked for after urban communities to put resources into.
Kochi: Apart from being a business center point of Kerala, Kochi, with its framework advancement, now likewise has the capability of rising as a private land center point. With the happening to Kochi Metro, extension of IT center points and under-development IT SEZ, SmartCity Kochi, and Electronic Park in Amballur town, the land showcase in the city is seeing a lift.
Ahmedabad: An exchanging and business center point of Gujarat, Ahmedabad is driven by infrastructural advancements, for example BRTS and the Outer Ring Road. The Gujarat International Finance Tech-City, or GIFT, an under-development focal business region likewise observed as India's first model smart city, and the Ahmedabad Metro, are required to additionally support the interest for land in the city.
Indore: Located in middle of India, Indore is a city driven by pharma and modern parts. With two premium instructive establishments, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Management (IIM), and IT mammoths like TCS and Infosys currently setting up their grounds in the city, Indore pulls in individuals from the nation over. This ascent in populace will help land advertise here. The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, which goes through Madhya Pradesh, will likewise support the private market in Indore.
Government has not only planned about the 100 citites, but pulling up all the resources quite aggressively. Indian government is already in advanced discussion with Singapore for seeking expertise and consultation. "Singapore is an important partner in India's development priorities. Equally, India is an enormous opportunity for an outward looking Singapore, including in areas that are key elements of Singapore's future strategy, such as a digital economy," quoted by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
Abhijit Chatterjee, a technology connoisseur
