Answer to Question #257729 in Management for Mus

Question

The concept of the “smart city” has recently been introduced as a strategic device to encompass modern urban production factors in a common framework and, in particular, to highlight the importance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the last 20 years for enhancing the competitive profile of a city. The demand for smart cities has increased in recent years. a. In order to meet the demand of a smart city project in a country like India, with the help of any smart city project, describe some of the key elements for such smart cities. b. Mention the importance of smart cities and challenges in managing smart cities.

Answer 1

Essential elements

(a)Adequate water supply; a smart dwelling unit has sufficient water supply.

(b)Electrical supply; a smart city's electricity supply must be reliable.

(c)Smart cities must have adequate transportation infrastructure, such as decent roads and automobiles, to ensure effective urban mobility and transportation.

its importance

The major goal of an Indian smart city is to improve inhabitants' quality of life while optimizing city services and increasing economic growth.

Challenges

poor infrastructure

security problems

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