Smart city in India - A theoretical Approach (original) (raw)

This paper explained the concept of smart city in view of different meaning and it perception according to India Government. It critically examined the possible consequences of smart cities projects in developing country like in India, which seem to a theoretical approach. In the paper insight; it also described the various issues facing India cities which include: urban slum, urban sprawl, unemployment, electricity, water supply, overcrowding and congestion and further, explained that, Smart cities remain a key justification for a controversial land-acquisition ordinance, the government is aiming to enact, which does away with mandatory consent and social safeguards for those whose lands are forcibly acquired. In an attempt to assess its application in developing world where poverty is increasing at increasing rate of population and unemployment and the economic system of capitalism champion all public and private business concern. The following question deserve answer; who, what and How? The paper also takes into cognizance and point that, public participation is a pre-requisite for sustainable development. It highlight that, Indians issues need to be checked in the first instance; urban poverty, social vices, and other basic urban needs which becomes problematic to the urban poor; are the basis for smart growth and sustainable development.