A Review of Faridabad as a Smart City

Abstract

Urbanization now-a-days has become a universal phenomenon. Hence the developing countries will experience a fast pace of urbanization as compared to the developed countries. By 2030, it is estimated that 70% of the world’s population would be living in the cities. In India Smart Cities Mission was launched by The Government of India on 25 June 2015. In January 2016, based on All India Competition 20 smart cities were added in round 1 of smart cities, and later on on May 2016 13 more cities were added in fast track round in which Faridabad was included. The basic objective of Smart City Mission is to promote sustainability and inclusivity in cities, providing core infrastructure and a better Quality of Life to its citizens with fxa clean and sustainable environment and application of ‘smart’ solutions.https://mohua.gov.in/cms/smart-cities.php Descriptive and analytical methods were used to conduct the study. For data collection primary survey and secondary data were used. There is a need in Faridabad city to develop infrastructure so that the requirements of urbanization and a developed city can be fulfilled. An inclusive approach is required to create a healthy relationship among the government, infrastructure, environment and its citizens. Faridabad is an industrial city, so it is important to understand the requirement of city in becoming one of the smart city