Water, public services etc to be considered for smart cities: Leo Apothekar

NEW DELHI: Various parameters including mobility, water and public services should be considered before finalising the government's ambitious plan of establishing smart cities.

Leo Apothekar, Vice-Chairman and Independent Lead Director, Schneider Electric said, "There are multiple components to a Smart City which need to be considered while planning such a project."

He said these mainly include energy, mobility, water, public services and buildings & homes.

"We are confident that contributions from all sections of the society, public and private, can make this dream a reality. Only cities can accommodate population growth and there is a need for Smart Cities," Schneider Electric said in a statement quoting Apothekar.

Shivendra Nath, Superintending Engineer (Project), Naya Raipur Development Authority said, "We need to keep consumer happiness at the core while ensuring that whatever we do is economically viable and gives the best output."

A panel discussion on smart cities -- Changing India: A Smart City Revolution -- put the spotlight on the socio- economic necessities that drive the Smart City objective.