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| Title | A Perspective On Smart Environments In Indian Smart Cities |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 3661 |
| Authors | Sharma C.; Sharma S.K.; Gill D. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | Sustainable Energy and Fuels: Materials, Processing Methods, and Development |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003487692-3 |
| Abstract | Rapid urbanization presents significant environmental challenges for cities. Smart cities offer a solution to these issues by enhancing urban infrastructure and mitigating related problems. India's Smart City Mission aims to create 100 smart cities to address these concerns. This study fills a research gap by examining smart city indicators within the ‘smart environment’ component from the perspectives of city officials and citizens. The study utilizes online citizen survey data collected from 64 Indian cities via the MyGov.in platform. The collected data encompass development priorities identified by municipal authorities for smart cities and the most critical issues as perceived by citizens. We identify four key dimensions of a smart environment: wastewater management, pollution control and monitoring, solid waste management, and environmental protection and sustainability. The indicators within these dimensions are categorized through relevant keywords associated with a smart environment. The results indicate that ‘solid waste management, sanitation and sewerage’ are the most prioritized indicators, reflecting a consensus between officials and citizens. However, indicators such as ‘biodiversity’, ‘climate change’ and ‘construction waste management’ receive limited attention across cities, highlighting context-specific challenges in Indian smart cities. Our study reinforces aligning city development goals with public aspirations for sustainable inclusive urban development in India's smart cities. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Piush Verma, Ahmed Boubakeur, Leila Mokhnache and Balwinder Raj. |
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