Russia's Tomsk region seeks investments from India

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 19:25

Seeking investments into the Tomsk region, a business delegation from Russia Tuesday expressed interest to participate in the development of smart cities in India.

Urbanising India best bet for Chinese steel

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 11:00

Urban dwellers will double to more than 800 million by 2050, a scale of mass urbanisation only seen before in China.

India for deeper engagement of ADB for smart cities, railways

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 18:57

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday sought "deeper engagement" of the ADB for development of smart cities, industrial corridors and railways as part of flagship initiatives like 'Make In India' and 'Skill India'.

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 cities to attract over Rs 2-lakh cr investments: Venkaiah Naidu

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 16:01

The Union Cabinet yesterday approved the government's flagship 100 smart cities project and the new urban renewal mission with a total outlay of about Rs 1 lakh crore.

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 gives nod to NDA government's flagship 100 smart cities project

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 15:25

Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to NDA government's flagship 100 smart cities project and the new urban renewal mission with a total outlay of about Rs one lakh crore.

Union Cabinet gives nod to 100 Smart City projects

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 11:14

The Smart City project was announced in July 2014 in the current government's first Union Budget last year.

Resolve land acquisition, FDI issues to set up smart cities: US

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 18:25

The US Tuesday asked India to resolve land acquisition problems and address issues concerning foreign direct investment for attracting funds for smart city projects.

Smart Cities Council to launch guide for urban planners

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 18:20

Smart Cities Council India, which has been formed to promote development of smart cities, will launch a guide to help urban planners understand the framework of smart city and take steps to improve city's infrastructure.