September 2015 - Volume 13 - Issue 09
Editorial Dr Ravi Gupta, Editor-in-Chief
Pushing the City Clock
As the Central Government announced the list of the cities qualifying to be developed into smart cities, a number of traditionally big cities were seen losing out to their relatively smaller and younger counterparts. Smaller towns were able to find a place in the coveted list primarily because of the efficient services provided to the citizens by their civic bodies. If it is anything to go by, it speaks volumes about the importance of local governments. Read More

PSU Summit & Awards 2015: Glimpses
Special Interview
Cover Story
Bhopal to Wear ‘Smart’ Look
Known as the heart of Madhya Pradesh, the State capital Bhopal has tremendous scope for development. So, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation has taken up the gauntlet to develop it as a Global, Digital and Heritage city.
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Urban Local Bodies: Looking Beyond Present
As the first stage of the Smart City Challenge has already begun, every city is busy preparing smart development plan for themselves. Bhopal, the largest city in Madhya Pradesh, has taken some early initiatives, thanks to the local civic body and the administration. Read More

Krishan Pal Gurjar
Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment

If all goes well with the 100 Smart Cities project, we will have replica of Amsterdam or very much similar cities in the country soon.
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Anthony J C Desa
Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh

The State Government has been making sincere efforts to educate the people of rural areas using technology to ensure better growth.
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Mehnaz Ansari
Country Representative-India, United States Trade Development Agency
Fast-tracking India’s Smart City initiative, USTDA will sponsor activities to develop safe, efficient and integrated energy, transportation and communications infrastructure. Read More

Aruna Sharma
Additional Chief Secretary, Panchayati Raj & Rural Development


The Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Department of Madhya Pradesh is striving hard to make its villages smarter where citizens can have all basic amenities. Read More

Malay Shrivastava
Principal Secretary, Urban Development Department

The Urban Development and Environment Department of Madhya Pradesh is making efforts to ensure low-cost houses for the poor and online services for the citizens at large. Read More

Vivek Agarwal
Vivek Agarwal, Urban Development Secy-cum-Commissioner and Secy to CM

The Urban Development Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh is committed to bringing citizen-centric services online. Read More
Nishant Warwade
District Collector,
Bhopal


Bhopal administration has undertaken a number of infrastructure projects to transform the city into a smart city where the residents can avail all the key services. Read More

S N Mishra
Principal Secretary,
Department of Transport,
Madhya Pradesh
We are planning to roll out a mobile app through which people would be able to apply for driving licence and register complaints against errant officials. Read More
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