Execution of works in 20 smart cities will kickstart from June 25
with Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching 14 projects in Pune, while
69 others will commence in other parts of the country entailing a total
cost of Rs 1,770 crore.
Marking the first anniversary of the announcement of the government's flagship programme, Modi will launch the 'Smart City Mission' projects from Pune's 5,000-capacity Shiv Chatrapati Sports Complex.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also inaugurate 'Make Your City SMART' contest, aimed at involving citizens in designing smart cities, with a reward ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh for winners.
"Suggestions and designs suggested by the citizens will be duly incorporated by respective smart cities," the release said.
The prime minister will also inaugurate 'Smart Net Portal' which enables the cities under different urban missions to share ideas and solutions for various issues during the implementation of various missions.
On the occasion, all the first batch of 20 smart cities under Smart City Mission will be linked through video-conferencing.
These 20 cities have proposed a total investment of Rs 48,000 crore in area development and pan-city solutions
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Smart City projects on June 25, 2016, kick-starting execution of Smart City Plans of 20 cities selected in the first round of 'Smart City Challenge Competition'," Urban Development Ministry said in a release
Marking the first anniversary of the announcement of the government's flagship programme, Modi will launch the 'Smart City Mission' projects from Pune's 5,000-capacity Shiv Chatrapati Sports Complex.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also inaugurate 'Make Your City SMART' contest, aimed at involving citizens in designing smart cities, with a reward ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh for winners.
"Suggestions and designs suggested by the citizens will be duly incorporated by respective smart cities," the release said.
The prime minister will also inaugurate 'Smart Net Portal' which enables the cities under different urban missions to share ideas and solutions for various issues during the implementation of various missions.
On the occasion, all the first batch of 20 smart cities under Smart City Mission will be linked through video-conferencing.
These 20 cities have proposed a total investment of Rs 48,000 crore in area development and pan-city solutions
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Smart City projects on June 25, 2016, kick-starting execution of Smart City Plans of 20 cities selected in the first round of 'Smart City Challenge Competition'," Urban Development Ministry said in a release
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