Jalandhar has been included in the list of 98 Smart Cities.
As per the approach of the Smart Cities Mission:
“The objective is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of ‘Smart’ Solutions. The focus is on sustainable and inclusive development and the idea is to look at compact areas, create a replicable model which will act like a light house to other aspiring cities.”
Further, it has also been stated in the Smart Cities Mission that:
“The core infrastructure elements in a smart city would include:
i. adequate water supply,
ii. assured electricity supply,
iii. sanitation, including solid waste management,
iv. efficient urban mobility and public transport,
v. affordable housing, especially for the poor,
vi. robust IT connectivity and digitalization,
vii. good governance, especially e-Governance and citizen participation,
viii. sustainable environment,
ix. safety and security of citizens, particularly women, children and the elderly,
and
x. health and education.”
For detailed information about the selection of Jalandhar in the list of Smart Cities, the following news articles can be seen:
Hindustan Times: Jalandhar finally makes it to Smart City list
Hindustan Times: Smart City mission: How Jalandhar made it in third round
The Tribune: Jalandhar to be country’s first sports city
The Tribune: Jalandhar to be sports hub, says mayor
