Smart Cities – Building A New India

The Government of India launched the Smart Cities Mission in 2015 with the objective of developing sustainable and inclusive citizen friendly cities that enhance the quality of life of its citizens. Instead of only developing greenfield cities, the focus of the Smart Cities Mission is to invest in the infrastructure and development of Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities and bring them at par with global smart cities. However, it is pertinent to note that there is no strict definition of "Smart Cities" and it appears that each nation has its own necessity and focus on what constitutes a Smart City. Under the Smart Cities Mission, the key objective and aim of a Smart City is to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life of people.