Smart City Updates
Rajkot all set to become Smart
Rajkot which has been selected Smart City Mission is all set to present its Smart City proposal to the central government to obtain grants under the mission. Out of the Rs 2,623 crore proposal, Rs 2,177.46 crore is allocated towards area-based development project and Rs 445.55 crore towards pan-city initiatives. Under the area based development, the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has proposed four projects which includes greenfield development (New Race Course), Retrofitting-Transit Oriented Zone along the BRTS corridor, slum redevelopment and river rejuvenation and retrofitting 500 acre around the current Race Course. Under the pan-city initiatives, RMC has proposed five projects; smart electricity, water supply, waste water and storm water drainage, solid waste management and sanitation. The Raiya area in the western Rajkot spread over 250 acre has been selected for area-based development plan. While highlighting the city's historical strengths the focus will be on overall infrastructural development to ensure better lifestyle for the citizens of Rajkot.
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