Smart Cities India 2018 Expo begins in New Delhi

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Smart Cities India 2018
Smart Cities India 2018

The three-day Smart Cities India 2018 Expo commenced in New Delhi . The mega event, consisting five expos is being held with a vision to help develop attractive and safe cities that evoke pride, passion and a sense of belonging among citizens. The five expos are, Building India Expo, Solar India Expo, Transport India Expo, Smart Cities India Expo and Water India Expo. Over 300 exhibitors from different countries are participating in the 4th edition of this event.

Addressing the first session, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, C R Chaudhary said, by 2030 nearly 40 per cent of Indian population will be residing in urban spaces putting tremendous pressure on the government to provide them affordable housing. He said, 100 smart cities project of government is befitting solution in this regard.

Expressing concern for rural spaces in the country, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwani Kumar Chobey said, sustainable development of rural as well as urban India is top priority of the government. He added that affordable housing, transportation, availability of drinking water and effective management of waste are among the core areas that are being given high attention.

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