PAN-CITY PROPOSALS

Estimated Cost ₹422 cr

There are plans for an intelligent transport management system incorporating ITS-enabled city bus service, electronic ticketing, smart card readers, sensor-enabled parking and so on. Provision is also being made for smart utilities, including the water and sewerage network, with automatic readers and smart sensors to detect leakage; improved power supply; installation of a surveillance system at traffic intersections to enhance security; provision of multi-functional app to provide tourist information; and a public bicycle sharing scheme.

AREA-BASED DEVELOPMENT

Estimated Cost ₹1,104 cr

The area-based development initiatives will focus on the Walled City, including Pichhola Lake, City Palace, and Jagdish Chowk, which accounts for about 5 per cent of the municipal corporation area, and a population of about 1 lakh residents. There are plans for conservation of bazaars through façade improvements and other developments. As part of the lakefront development, a public promenade is to be created through floating boardwalks along the Pichhola Lake.

FUNDING OPTIONS

₹980 crore from Central and State grants under the Smart City Mission; ₹400 crore from PPP and PSU funding; ₹75 crore from convergence with AMRUT; ₹72 crore borrowings.

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