Smart City Karnataka: Objective, Projects, and Current Status

Karnataka is home to multiple smart cities. Moreover, the state is rapidly developing its other cities in an attempt to make the rest fall into the smart cities category. The development is being done on priority solely on the basis of resource availability. In terms of living standards, Karnataka is making a global image as it is emerging as the hub for Information and Technology (IT) in India. In this blog, we will walk you through Karnataka’s smart city along with objectives, characteristics and features.

Elaboration of Smart City of Karnataka

The Karnataka smart city is a technologically modern urban area. The smart towns and cities in Karnataka used different kinds of electronic sensors and methods to collect certain data.

A smart city is a municipality that uses information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance the efficiency of operations, and information. It also enhances the quality of government-provided services and citizen welfare services.

Apart from Bangalore, there are a number of smart cities in Karnataka. However, the valuation of the smart city is solely based on the work carried out by the technologies prevalent in it and not on the basis of the number of technological resources that are available in the city. Check out the below-mentioned tabulated data to get a better understanding of the smart cities of Karnataka:

AMRUT Cities in Karnataka

The AMRUT stands for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. It covers all towns and cities with a population of more than 1 lakh according to the census 2011, and Heritage city under HRIDAY Scheme. Check out the tabulated data mentioned below to get a better understanding of the cities that are eligible for funds under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation scheme.

Karnataka Smart City Objectives and Strategy

Karnataka has been chosen as a smart city on the basis of priority as per the availability of the resources. Such projects include Integrated Command and Control Centres, open spaces, e-lounge, Non-motorized transportation planning, smart roads, e-toilets and so on.

In addition, the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) was the first priority. To make the cities of Karnataka smart, gathering accurate data was essential. It’s always the data that facilitates faster execution and draws the focus to develop a dynamic ICCC.

The objective in terms of service was to enhance the underground drainage, water supply, streamlined transportation system, security, surveillance, property taxation and more improved public grievance system.

Characteristics of a Smart City in Karnataka

There are several major characteristics that help in the determination of a city’s smartness. Refer to the below-mentioned information to get a better understanding of the characteristics of Karnataka’s smart cities: 

• The smart city must have a high-functioning transportation system for the public. 
• The city must be taking initiative for the conservation of the environment.
• There must be an efficient and confident sense for urban.development and planning.
• The much-needed resources and community amenities should be utilized by humans to work and live in the city.

Features of Smart Cities in Karnataka

A smart city is automation and machine-learning-driven. Such smart cities have several features like a smart transportation system, healthcare facilities, governance, enhanced surveillance and security system for the inhabitants. 

Moreover, a smart city also features smart infrastructural development, and community amenities such as educational institutions, business parks, and corporate parks. Such cities provide an easy and comfortable living environment. Check out the below-mentioned information to get a better understanding of the features of a smart city

• Enhanced housing units.
• Improved economic development.
• Availability of better employment opportunities.
• Vocal for local, which refers to boosting the local economy.
• An effective and uniform management system to aid depletion.
• Introduction of the ultra-smart plan for data inspection.
• Introduction of smart technology to fulfill the citizens’ community needs.
• A well-developed and maintained transportation system.

Karnataka Smart City Projects

Check out the below-mentioned tabulated data to get an understanding of Karnataka smart city projects:

Completed Project:

Source: https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in

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Work on Order Stage:

Source: https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in

Karnataka Smart City Map

The Karnataka smart city map mentioned below will help you navigate your way through the state’s smart cities.

Source: https://en[dot]wikipedia[dot]org

Karnataka Smart City Portal: Citizen Services

Check out the below-mentioned information to get a better understanding of the citizen services of Karnataka:

• Janahita (Public Grievance and Redressal)
• Nirman (Building Plan Approval)
• Vyapar (Trade License)
• Jalanidhi  (Water and UGD Connection)
• E-Aasthi (Search Property)
• Property Tax Calculator

To Sum Up

Karnataka is a rapidly developing state in India. This state has an ever so increasing number of smart cities. There are multiple cities in Karnataka which hold the smart city ranking such as Bengaluru, Belagavi, Hubli-Dharwad, Tumakuru, Mangaluru and Tumakuru. Moreover, Bengaluru has become the Information and Technology (IT) hub of India, with high-paying jobs along with a lucrative and comfortable living environment.

FAQ’s about Smart Cities in Karnataka