Smart Cities: Solving Urban Problems Using Technology
A Smart City is a designation given to a city that incorporates information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance the quality and performance of urban services such as energy, transportation, and utilities to reduce resource consumption, wastage, and overall costs.
Smart cities are rising to meet the challenges of rapid urban development
In the approach to the Smart Cities Mission, the objective is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment, and the application of ‘Smart‘ Solutions.
Smart cities use technology to collect and analyze data to improve the efficiency and sustainability of urban areas. This can include optimizing traffic flow, reducing energy consumption, improving public transportation, and providing citizens better access to information and services. Smart City initiatives also aim to improve the quality of life for residents by creating safer, healthier, and more livable communities. Smart City solutions include IoT sensors to monitor air quality and traffic, data analytics to optimize public transportation routes, and digital platforms to connect citizens with city services.