100 smart cities project will be launched any day: Naidu

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 23:44

Contours have been worked out for the 100 smart cities project and the flagship programme will be launched any day, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said Sunday.

Centre's guidelines awaited for Smart City project

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 11:47

Till now, no city has been included in the smart cities scheme. We have to first shortlist cities for the scheme in the first phase. They will then need to compete with other cities to get selected.

Cisco to work with JDA to make Jaipur a smart city

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 18:42

Pink city Jaipur is embarking on the path of digitisation to transform itself into a smart city over the next few years, with the help of technology giant Cisco.

'Smart cities required for sustainable urbanisation in India'

Last Updated: Friday, May 15, 2015, 23:53

Smart and planned cities are required for sustainable urbanisation and to accommodate the growing urban population in the country and it must be ensured that all constructions are earthquake-resistant, Union Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Secretary Nandita Chatterjee said.

'Smart city' guidelines almost finalised: Venkaiah Naidu

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 17:25

Smart city guidelines are in an advanced stage of finalization after which cities where the project are to be implemented would be selected, Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said on Thursday.

Guidelines for Smart City project likely to be finalised soon

Last Updated: Sunday, May 3, 2015, 10:54

"The detailed guidelines of the project, aiming at recasting the urban landscape, is likely to be notified next week after its finalisation," a senior ministry official said.

Smart City projects to accelerate economic growth

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 00:33

Smart Cities Council India Wednesday hailed the government's decision to approve 100 Smart City projects and new urban renewal mission, saying that this would accelerate the growth in the economy.

Cabinet likely to approve Smart City project today

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 10:51

The Union Cabinet is likely to clear the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious Smart City project on Wednesday.

India builds its first 'smart city' as urban population swells

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 08:20

Ahead of his election last May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised 100 so-called smart cities by 2022 to help meet the rush.

Havells gears up for smart city projects

Last Updated: Monday, April 13, 2015, 16:19

Electrical goods maker Havells India plans to capitalise on government's smart city projects by developing new technology-driven lighting products and home appliances.

Cabinet nod for smart cities soon; roll-out next month: Naidu

Last Updated: Monday, April 6, 2015, 20:23

"The Expenditure Finance Committee has cleared it. It is likely to go to the Cabinet any time this month," Naidu said at an event organised by CII here.