Industrial Revolution 4.
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Topic: Creating a Data-Driven Smart City in India
Submitted by
Adarsh Ragesh- 232001
Akshay Karayil Sadanandan- 232002
To
Digital University Kerala
Department of Master of Business
Administration
Kerala University of Digital Sciences,
Innovation and Technology
Technocity Campus Mangalapuram
Thonnakkal 695317
November 2024
Contents
1.Executive Summary
2.Introduction
3.Methodology
4.Vision for a Smart City
5.Case Studies: Bhubaneswar and GIFT City
5.1 Smart Governance
5.2 Smart Mobility
5.3 Smart Energy
5.4 Citizen-Centric Design
6.Findings
7.Conclusions
8.References
List of Illustrations
1.Map of GIFT City Master Plan
2.Bhubaneswar's Town Centre District Development Plan
3.Smart Mobility Framework in GIFT City
4.Citizen Engagement Models from Bhubaneswar
1.Executive Summary
Urbanization in India will call for the creation of smarter cities that would meet
congestion, pollution, and inefficient infrastructure challenges. This report details
available frameworks toward creating data-driven smart cities by learning from two top
examples that include Bhubaneswar and GIFT City.
Bhubaneswar: Citizenship-oriented approach, incorporating inclusive planning GIFT
City: Possibility of advanced technology in greenfield development While integrating the
same strategy, this report will then propose a roadmap for building scalable,
sustainable, and citizen-focused smart cities in India.
2.Introduction
Smart cities bring together the powers of advanced technology, sustainability, and
governance to create a responsive urban ecosystem. For instance, India's Smart Cities
Mission was launched in 2015 for transforming the urban landscape via projects that
attach importance to efficiency and inclusiveness.
For a more granular analysis, it is worth highlighting two of the most characteristic
examples:
Important Infrastructure Development Planning Services
Bhubaneswar, an inclusive smart city transformed through retrofitting and
grassroots initiative.
GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), the futuristic greenfield
project conceived as a global financial hub with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
On studying these diverse approaches, the report will present a holistic strategy
for building scalable, data-driven smart cities to meet the unique needs
of the Indian urban population while working towards the global
sustainability agenda.
3.Methodology
This report synthesizes information drawn from several sources of academic research,
government publications, and case studies on Bhubaneswar and GIFT City. The
methodology includes:
Analysis of data: Urban planning documents, reports, and metrics were
examined.
Comparative Framework: Retrofitted versus greenfield development models are
contrasted.
Thematic Focus: Governance, mobility, energy, and citizen participation.
4.Vision for a Smart City
A smart city brings together technology, sustainability, and citizenry in aiming to make a
dynamic, responsive urban environment. Its underlying vision is to improve the quality of
life of its citizens, optimize resource consumption,
and influence sustainable development. A utopian smart city is not just technologically
advanced but also inclusive, resilient, and adaptable to the needs and requirements of
its community.
4.1. Characteristics of a Perfect Smart City;
Citizen-Centric Approach:
Answers to citizen needs through participative governance and policies.
Equips citizens with feedback mechanisms and participates them in the process
of urban development.
Real-Time Data Integration:
IOT, Big Data, and AI to monitor, analyze,
and enhance the city's operational efficiency in real time.
Predictive analytics to prepare for traffic congestion or power cuts in advance.
Sustainable Infrastructure:
Sustainability "Incorporates renewable energy, smart grids, and efficient water
and waste management systems. Designs green buildings and open spaces
to improve urban livability with minimal environmental impact.
Efficient Mobility:
Implements integrated and sustainable transportation systems, including public
transport, EVs, and last-mile connectivity. Leverages smart traffic management to
reduce congestion and improve travel experiences.
Resilient Urban Planning:
Aims for climate-resilient designs to have minimal impacts from natural disasters
and changing environmental conditions.
Future proofed for growing needs of urbanizing requirements and
technological revolution.
Economic Growth and Innovation:
This occurs through tech hubs, business incubators, knowledge
centers, attracting investments, and job creation through ease of doing business.
4.2. Takeaways from GIFT City and Bhubaneswar
Both GIFT City and Bhubaneswar are lessons for the ideal smart city dream, but from
different ends.
GIFT City:
Technological Sophistication: It elucidates the way modern
infrastructures available, such as automated utility systems and district
cooling, can make the city environment an extremely efficient one.
Focused Economic Hubs: It Stresses the point that smart city designs
need to be done on particular goals, like financial and technological
innovation.
International Standards: Further elaborates how proper planning and
state-of-the-art international standards can help in building a globally
competitive city.
Bhubaneswar:
Inclusivity and Citizen Engagement: It showcases the prospects of
participatory governance as well as community-led initiatives to make
cities more inclusive.
Scalable Solutions: It demonstrates how existing cities can be retrofitted
with smart systems towards solving issues of traffic, waste, and housing.
Resilience and Sustainability: It stands as a model for disaster
management and climate resilience, particularly in regions prone to
natural calamities.
The potential of GIFT City with innovation and forward planning merged with the
inclusiveness and scalability of Bhubaneswar will help in including both futuristic and
adaptability in an ideal framework for a smart city in India. Hybrid design for smart cities
ensures that these cities are catered to varied needs with smart solutions for urban
challenges.
5. Case Studies: Bhubaneswar and GIFT City.
5.1. Smart Governance
Bhubaneswar:
Budget Allocation: Out of ₹4,537 crore, ₹4,095 crores have been towards area-based
development and will be focused on the Bhubaneswar Town Centre District (BTCD).
Project Completion: By 2022, Bhubaneswar has only utilized 80% of the
central grant under the Smart Cities Mission
GIFT City:
Budget Allocation: Infrastructure costs, including smart monitoring
systems, over ₹2,000 crore in the first phase.
Development Phase: Multi-level parking systems and traffic monitoring
facilities form important elements of governance;
therefore, they are funded through public-private partnerships.
5.2. Smart Mobility
Bhubaneswar:
Investment in Low-Carbon Mobility Plan: There were approximately ₹300
crore that was invested into pedestrian-friendly corridors and dedicated cycle lanes.
Smart Transport Initiatives: Public bike-sharing is an initiative in
Bhubaneswar, which actually costs ₹1.5 crore but declined after seeing fewer users.
GIFT City:
Transit-Oriented Development: ₹1,500 crore is invested in Mass Rapid Transit
(MRT) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. Development costs of such
intelligent applications, like vehicle tracking systems or traveler
information platforms, stand at ₹50 crore.
5.3 Smart Energy
Bhubaneswar:
Solar Energy Projects: Sanctioned ₹150 crore for the solarification of public
infrastructure.
GIFT city
District Cooling System: ₹500 Crore Project that would lower energy
consumption throughout the entire urban area.
5.4 Citizen-Centric Design
Bhubaneswar:
Project Swabhiman: This concerned the incubation of micro-business and skill
development, amounting to ₹25 crore.
GIFT City:
Pedestrian Infrastructure: Elevated walkways and activity nodes form part of a ₹200 cr urban
design project.
Findings
Investment Breakdown: Bhubaneswar emphasizes area-based development, dedicating over
90% of its ₹4,537 crore budget to urban renewal projects. GIFT City’s costs focus on
infrastructure and greenfield development, with an estimated total investment of ₹12,000 crore
(gift).
Funding Sources: Bhubaneswar relies on public funding and PPPs, while GIFT City integrates
international financing and PPP models.
Cost-Efficiency: While GIFT City’s per-capita infrastructure cost is higher, Bhubaneswar
demonstrates cost-efficiency in leveraging retrofitted solutions.
Conclusion
Bhubaneswar and GIFT City demonstrate different financial strategies for creating smart cities.
Bhubaneswar’s retrofitting projects maximize cost-efficiency, while GIFT City’s greenfield model
involves higher upfront investments but delivers futuristic infrastructure. Combining these
approaches can optimize costs and scale implementation in other cities across India.
