Urbanization, particularly in the developing world, has been accompanied by increased levels of crime, violence, terrorism and lawlessness. The growing violence and feeling of insecurity that city dwellers are facing daily is one of the major challenges around the world. The impacts of crime and insecurity restrict urban social and economic development. Safe city is a platform that empowers individuals, communities, police and city government to create safer public and private spaces. This data enables citizens, communities, civic authorities, police, researchers and policymakers to create safer spaces by: Increasing awareness, transparency and public accountability.
Moreover, cities across the world are expanding. India, one of the fastest-growing economies of the world, is heavily investing in infrastructure and transport to transform its cities into world-class Smart Cities. A defining feature of a smart city is Smart or Intelligent Mobility – a revolutionary approach to commuting which promises the citizens affordable, multiple modes of transportation, including rapid mass transit systems, on-demand mobility solutions, ride-sharing, vehicle-sharing, electric vehicles, biking, walking, and even more. A shift toward EVs will enable advances in decentralized renewable-power generation and lower down air pollution. Approximately 40 percent of vehicles in developing, dense cities will be electric by 2030 states a report. It is estimated that by 2050, 70% of India’s population will be residing in cities.
Acknowledging the great importance of the 'Smart Cities Mission' initiative by the Indian Government, Bharat Exhibitions is pleased to organize its flagship event on Smart Cities, Safe City & Intelligent Mobility India 2023 Summit on August 23, 2023 at Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi. The summit will bring together industry thought leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators on a single platform. Advances in mobility are already affecting the transportation systems of major cities around the world. The summit will highlight how to gain advantages by looking at the future of mobility in a comprehensive and integrated way.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs' Smart Cities Mission is launching a "DataSmart Cities" strategy to take advantage of data's potential to solve difficult urban problems. The growth of a data-driven governance culture in smart cities would be the main focus of the DataSmart Cities initiative. The sources and volume of data generated in cities are growing daily due to the use of IoT devices, sensors, and other tools and ways to "sense" the city. Cities that have adopted a culture of data awareness and usage into their daily operations are considered to be "DataSmart Cities."
