Question Q15GS2GS2
Critically evaluate the Smart Cities Mission in achieving sustainable urban development and enhancing quality of life in India. (Answer in 250 words)
Main Body
Smart Cities Mission has enated in 2015 to promote use of technology over renewable energy for promoting sustainable cities, in line with international standards (Target of 100 smart cities). Achieving urban development (1) Promote public transport - enhancing connectivity and reducing traffic and pollution g Shimla (2) Infrastructure - roads, railways, BRT, MRT - Bengaluru, reducing overcrowding during peak hours
3Use of renewable energy - use of hydrogen use in lcti (4) Green buildings - reducing greenhouse emission over planet natural cooling Enhancing quality of life (1) Internet connectivity - setting up of public wifi and broadband services (2) Cycas and footpaths - for ensuring safe renewable energy targets and human life - is minute walk expect in Bengaluru (3) Green spaces - in every locality for focus on walks, exercise and developing health (4) Use of Internet of Things - Smart Meters, Smart traffic awning Limitations a Lack of funding b Inequality - focus on already developed cities c Lack of achieving at target - even a decade d Lack of co-ordination - inter-ministerial and inter-departmental Higher focus on PPP model - time-bound targets Regular Audits - 6 monthly expanding scope - to under-develop cities Internet connectivity - Broadband Mumbai Thus, focus on smart governance and empowerment of people leads to smart cities - hence needs alignment to SDG goals by 2030
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Conclusion
Thus, focus on smart governance and empowerment of people leads to smart cities - hence needs alignment to SDG goals by 2030
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Topper
Rakhi
AIR 652024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues
Government Schemes and Policies
Government Schemes and Policies
Writing Stats
246
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical
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