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ICCCs may be integrated into unified e-governance platforms
Sahu added that ICCCs were undergoing a standardisation, testing, and quality certification (STQC) audit to enhance data security
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 08:06 PM IST
CITIIS 2.0: With focus on waste management, MoU signed between Centre, states
The three-day event ending on Wednesday will be attended by 500 international and domestic participants and will feature plenary sessions, among others
Published on Mar 03, 2025 06:50 PM IST
Chandigarh Smart City Ltd set to wind up operations by March 20
Come March 20, Chandigarh Smart City Limited, which was formed for implementing Smart Cities Mission projects, will wrap up operations in line with central govt’s timeline
Published on Feb 20, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Mandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh
No loan taken for 24X7 water supply project in Manimajra: MHA to Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari’s question
The Chandigarh MC had taken a loan of ₹412 crore for the next phase of the water supply project and ₹40 crore is to be paid back to the French government annually, starting December 2029, for which water tariff will be almost doubled.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 09:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Pune zone sees surge in power outages despite high revenue generation
Pune zone recorded top revenue generator for MSEDCL in the state amidst rise in power outage incidents
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 08:58 AM IST
Smart Cities infra helps solve crime, improve school enrollment: Studies
93 cities across India have installed over 59,802 CCTV cameras and emergency call boxes with real-time monitoring systems
Published on Dec 27, 2024 10:59 PM IST
Smart Cities Mission led to 22% rise in school enrolment, improved crime tracking: IIM-B studies
Smart Cities Mission led to 22% rise in school enrolment, improved crime tracking: IIM-B studies
Published on Dec 27, 2024 09:57 PM IST
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Jalandhar issues at play in MC polls: Eight years on, none of Smart City projects saw light of day
Waterlogging during monsoon, lack of robust transport system, encroachments, faulty traffic lights, lack of parking areas common sight
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Urban bodies marked 31% improvement in property tax collection: Govt
The government said that the 15th Finance Commission had introduced reforms such as linking grant disbursements to property tax collection growth and encouraging transparency
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 06:43 PM IST
Thane railway station to get commercial complex with food courts, office spaces
RLDA plans an eight-storey commercial complex near Thane station, featuring green offices and food courts, aiming for completion by early 2027.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 08:42 AM IST
No smart cities mission 2.0: MoHUA minister of state tells LS
A second edition of the SCM was recommended by a parliamentary committee in its report tabled in both Houses of Parliament in February
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 06:24 PM IST
Centre extends Smart Cities Mission deadline till March 2025
The government said the decision was taken following requests from several states and urban local bodies seeking time to complete the remainder of the projects
Published on Jul 03, 2024 10:02 PM IST
Govt announces names of 18 cities to receive funds under CITIIS 2.0 scheme
The cities are Agartala, Agra, Bareilly, Belagavi, Bilaspur, Guwahati, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Madurai, Muzzafarpur, New Town Kolkata, Panaji, Rajkot, Srinagar, T’thapuram, Thanjavur, Udaipur, & Ujjain
Published on Mar 06, 2024 04:16 PM IST
Three really smart cities and the impact on people’s lives
A look at how three cities have used the Smart Cities funds and turned around two vital projects that have changed the lives of residents for the better
Published on Feb 14, 2024 07:21 PM IST
Extend smart cities mission, recommends House panel in report
The panel asked the union ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) to handhold cities to complete the projects even after the SCM deadline ends in June 2024
Published on Feb 09, 2024 11:46 AM IST
Smart Cities Mission: A SWOT analysis
A look at what the NDA government's flagship programme has managed to achieve in 100 cities across the country — and what still remains to be done
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 09:09 PM IST
Smart Cities Mission: 400 projects in over 10 cities may miss revised deadline
The MoHUA extended for the second time the Smart Cities Mission by a year till June 2024 to complete the pending work after requests from some cities
Published on Jan 18, 2024 08:42 PM IST
Chandigarh bags 3 awards in India Cycles4Change Challenge
The City Beautiful clinched the award of excellence for being forerunner in creating healthy streets in Indian cities
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 08:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Natl workshop on ‘Streets and Public Spaces’ concludes
Kunal Kumar joint secretary and director, Smart Cities Mission, emphasised the critical role streets play in shaping a city’s social and economic future. He urged to shift focus from the ‘form’ to the ‘functioning’ of streets, stressing the need to visualise chaos and leverage technology
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
In Delhi murder verdict, a plea to make cities safe
Youth-led decision-making can contribute to the betterment of the cities, while also empowering youth as informed and active citizens
Published on Dec 02, 2023 10:19 PM IST
‘Reviving lakes, bicycle sharing, sanitation’: Projects that won cities awards
Leading with Indore, among the 66 winners in different categories, Madhya Pradesh bagged the best ‘State Award’ with winning projects from Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Sagar
Updated on Aug 26, 2023 10:55 AM IST
ISAC Awards: Indore wins national smart city award, MP adjudged state winner
The ISAC 2022 award had a two-stage submission process consisting of ‘Qualifying Stage’, which involved overall assessment of the city’s performance, and the ‘Proposal Stage’
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 05:53 PM IST
7 years on, 13 Smart City projects in Chandigarh hanging fire
Of the total 98 Smart City projects, 85 have been completed, shares minister of state for housing and urban affairs; directs authorities concerned to complete remaining works by June 2024
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 01:54 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Lessons for revamped Srinagar from Delhi
Srinagar's urban landscape is improving, with public spaces, pedestrian facilities, and tourist spots being revamped as part of the Smart Cities Mission.
Updated on Jun 12, 2023 09:47 AM IST
Smart Cities Mission gets second extension until June 2024
The mission was earlier extended in 2021 till June 30, 2023, due to a delay in the completion of the projects because of the Covid-19 pandemic
Updated on May 02, 2023 08:23 AM IST
Risha Chitlangia
Chandigarh kick off Smart City CEOs meet
Speaking during the conference, CSCL chief executive officer (CEO) Anindita Mitra, said, “The residents of Chandigarh will be experiencing new paradigms of business models, better services and enhanced sustainability as we make efforts to create Chandigarh as a ‘data-powered city’ using infrastructure created under Smart Cities Mission, 5G roll out plan and ‘Micro GATI SHAKTI’ initiative.”
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 04:57 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Smart Cities Mission: 22 cities to be ready by March | Check the list
Agra, Varanasi and Chennai are among the cities which will mark the completion of the projects under the ambitious mission by next month.
Published on Feb 12, 2023 11:01 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Monitoring worst-hit districts: Smart City war rooms for affected areas
According to government officials, these centres have been converted into war rooms for real-time data monitoring and to provide the latest information through a central dashboard.
Updated on Apr 08, 2020 10:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anisha Dutta
Chandigarh to roll out first smart city project on Friday
A ₹33 crore waste removal project will be inaugurated at Dadumajra open dumping ground
Updated on Dec 20, 2019 12:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | Vivek Gupta, Chandigarh
To govern smart cities, data is no more than a tool | Opinion
Data helps. But to pin all hopes on technological solutions, as the smart city project is doing, is not wise
Updated on Dec 11, 2019 07:45 PM IST
Uttara Purandare
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