Analysis of Major Parameters of Smart Cities and their Suitability in Indian Context (original) (raw)

The intent of the paper is to analyze major factors that influence making of a smart city. In today's' global networking scenario where everything thing is technology driven importance of Information and communication technology (ICT) cannot be undermined. They offer swift and real time information and are easily accessible. However, can the cities be labeled as smart just by improvising ICTS or there might be other parameters involved in making a city truly smart. The paper henceforth explores such possibilities of making a city smart by taking case studies of known cities/ neighborhoods that have optimized these standards for success. People participation in using these technologies and the user experience is one of the important considerations so that they are ready to experience a livable smart and organized city. Smart governance, smart planning, smart economy, smart mobility, smart environment and smart living are also the main highlights of the paper on which the case studies are based to analyze smart cities and provide important basis to emphasize if the proposed 100 smart cites in India can really rise-up to the level of smart city parameters and tell a success story. Is it only the ICTs that are responsible for making a city smart or a holistic approach is required? Are we smart enough to embrace a smart city? .