Smart City Delhi

The definition of Smart City,  varies from town to town and country to country, depending on developing process, eagerness to transfom and reconstruct, assets and longing of the city occupants. The main objective of this mission is to guide the cities, how  to produce productive results without excessive use of natural resources. To provide for the longings and needs of the citizens, civic planners ideally focused at developing the whole civil eco-system, which is expressed  by the four pillars of extensive development-institutional, physical, social and economic infrastructure. In the approach of the Smart Cities Mission, the aim is to advertise cities that provide core infrastructure and give a good  quality of life to its dwellers , a neat  and  feasible  surrounding and excercie of ‘Smart’ Solutions. The focus is on sustainable and comprehensive development.The Smart Cities Mission of the Indian Government is an audacious, good initiative. The core infrastructure elements in a smart city would include: adequate water supply, assured electricity supply,  sanitation, including solid waste management, efficient urban mobility and public transport, affordable housing, especially for the poor,  robust IT connectivity and digitalization, vii. good governance, especially e-Governance and citizen participation, sustainable environment, safety and security of citizens, particularly women, children and the elderly, and health and education.

Under the supervision of Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi,  the National Capital Territory of India is planned to become the India’s first Smart City. An extended area of approx 32000 acres closer to Dwarka is being developed for Smart City which will be spontaneously  connected with Lifeline of Delhi Transport i.e. Delhi Metro, IGI Airport, planned transport system & KMP Expressway. The prime concern of smart city is to enhance quality of life by modern techniques and enhance the services for inhabitants.

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'People Here are Cooperative; They Can Make Delhi a Smart City'

Being the daughter of two civil servants, Netri feels the family does not have much opportunity to take long vacations. Neither can they plan frequent weekend trips. But she has come to terms with all that by keeping herself busy with painting and learning Hindustani classical music.

A Class VI student of Sanskriti School, Netri says she is very close to nature and that is reflected in her sketches, which generally revolve around flower designs and nature. However, she doesn’t like using too many colours, and that’s why most of her paintings are black and white. At summer camp this time, she also tried her hand at basketball. But soon, she realised that it wasn’t her forte.

Netri and her five-year-old sister Paavini are ardent fans of animation movies and Walt Disney’s Frozen is their all-time favourite.

As vice-captain of the junior school, Netri ensured that her friends did not litter the school premises. Now, she also takes a keen interest in things shared by her father, who is working on the Prime Minister’s Clean Ganga Mission. Ask her about that, and Netri confidently says that a machine (trash skimmer) has been acquired to remove non-biodegradable waste to clean the river surface.

With her father Pushkal Upadhyay involved in the project, Ganga is a much-discussed issue at home, and every time there’s a discussion on that, Netri comes up with a slogan: “Nahi hogi Ganga ki safai, nahi milegi mithai” (no Ganga cleaning, no sweets at home). Her mother Nishtha is an Indian Defence Accounts Service Officer and is currently serving as financial advisor to the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).             

What does Delhi Smart City mean to you?

A city that is modern and welcomes technology

What would you do for Delhi if you were the Chief Minister?

I would work to remove corruption, clean garbage, develop more green patches and spread awareness about saving resources.

Do you think Delhi can become a Smart City?

Any city can become a Smart City. We just have to work hard and spread awareness among the people.

Things you like about Delhi.

 I love the architecture, the India Gate, the food, especially Paranthe Wali Gali .

Things you don’t like about the city.

I don’t like the pollution and traffic. Plus, markets are very expensive for shopping.

Source http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/People-Here-are-Cooperative-They-Can-Make-Delhi-a-Smart-City/2016/04/17/article3383858.ece

18 Ola, Uber Cabs Impounded In Delhi After Arvind Kejriwal's Warning

NEW DELHI: 

 After Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's warning to taxi apps Ola and Uber against surge-pricing during odd-even in Delhi Smart City, 18 cabs were impounded for overcharging.

The cabs were impounded on Monday for "charging more than the prescribed limit", said Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai.

Uber and Ola stopped surge pricing after Mr Kejriwal's warning against taxis trying to take advantage of the "odd-even" scheme, which bans private cars on alternate days except on Sundays, when all cars are allowed.

The government is under pressure to ensure public transport for commuters in the 15 days that the odd-even rule is in place.

Uber said in a statement that surge pricing - or higher fares - when demand rises, is standard. "Airlines and hotels are more expensive during busy times. Uber is as well," the company said in a statement, adding, "Given the threat of the Delhi government to cancel permits and impound vehicles of our driver partners, we are temporarily suspending surge in Delhi with immediate effect."

Uber later told NDTV, "We are hurt by having to pull out of surge pricing... This will impact livelihoods of several CNG car drivers."

Ola said, "We've temporarily pulled out Peak Pricing in Delhi in support of the government's odd-even initiative" which ends on April 30.

The odd-even scheme, an attempt to check air pollution, was first implemented at the start of the year for a fortnight; its second instalment began last week.

The government yesterday reiterated that for Delhi commuters, taxi fares are as follows:

Rs. 12.50 per km for Economy Radio Taxis; and Rs. 14 per km and Rs. 16 per km for non-AC & AC black-and-yellow cabs.

For Ola and Uber type Radio Taxi cabs, the fare is Rs. 23 per km. Additional night charges (25% of the fare) are applicable during 11 PM to 5 AM.

Source from http://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/18-ola-uber-cabs-impounded-in-delhi-day-after-arvind-kejriwals-warning-1397024