A lot is being talked about “Smart Cities” these days without really knowing what is a Smart City . Everyone seems to be just talking about the better amenities and robust infrastructure that is to be created . But these are mere physical parameters. To be called smart needs some other additional characteristics like the quick decision making process, effective redressals of any complaints or defficulties etc as well ,which alongwith these physical parameters and robust infrastructures should be benchmarks of a Smart City. To be “Smart” . I hope our Smart Policy makers will smartly incorporate these elements in the Governance Systems of the planned Smart Cities
Therefore, I feel that unless we improve the decision making process , the system and ease of providing opportunities and facilities to its habitats, it is premature to really call a City as a Smart City.