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WB officials conduct survey in Hubballi for green city

WB officials conduct survey in Hubballi for green city

Twin cities Hubballi-Dharwad has the green growth city tag of the World Bank. They are among the three Indian cities to have this ambitious project which supports the concept of green growth using information and communication technology (ICT).

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The Future Indian City

The Future Indian City

There are different models for development of smart cities. Some bring together a centralisation of different functions, others emphasise on the focused development of certain key infrastructure.

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GIS for Smart Cities

GIS for Smart Cities

A centralised information system based on GIS (Geographical Information System) provides an IT framework which integrates not only every stakeholder but also every aspect of smart city processes - starting from conceptualisation, planning, and development to maintenance.

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Matching the mismatch

Matching the mismatch

IDFs play a vital role as investment vehicles that can be sponsored by NBFCs and commercial banks in India. Shrikanth S writes on how IDFs are correcting the asset-liability mismatch, and also help advance loans for fresh infrastructure projects. The urgent need to improve infrastructure prompted the Indian Planning Commission to estimate infrastructure spending in the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17).