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eGovWatch: PM Narendra Modi PM wants mobile governance to be part of Smart City Project

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed progress on various urban development programmes including steps to operationalize the Smart City initiative.

Noting that towns and cities are emerging as key drivers of economic growth, the Prime Minister emphasized that the economic growth model of a city should form an essential part of its Smart City vision.

He also called for special attention to create “children- friendly cities.” Modi said concepts and themes such as green cities, zero waste, optical fibre networks, gas grids, and mobile governance should form part of the Smart City concept.

The Prime Minister suggested that the next few years till 2019 could be observed as “urban theme years,” with a different theme or aspect of urban development being addressed each year, according to a release.

Emphasizing the need for capacity building in urban administration, and urban planning, he called for initiating discussions in towns and cities, especially among youth, to generate best ideas for smart cities.

He also called for special attention to create “children- friendly cities.” Modi said concepts and themes such as green cities, zero waste, optical fibre networks, gas grids, and mobile governance should form part of the Smart City concept.

He also said a city museum should be an integral part of every smart city. Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, and senior officers from the PMO and Ministries of Finance and Urban Development were present on the occasion.

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