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The Infrastructure sector contributes about 5% of GDP to the Indian economy and is highly responsible for the development of the country. As per the planning commission infrastructure investments are estimated to touch 8% GDP. Almost 37% of the investment in infrastructure came from the private sector. As per the census 2011, India’s current population is 130 crore and 31% of the population is residing in urban areas. India stands at 58th rank out of 80 countries in the Quality of life Index 2020, which is based on various indicators like literacy rate, life expectancy rate, etc. To achieve a better quality of life and livelihood, more people are migrating from rural areas to urban areas, which is leading to urbanization. For accommodating this huge population in the cities, the government of India has initiated the Smart City Program. Under this program, 100 cities in India have been selected. A total of 6 cities of Gujarat is nominated for the same, amongst which Vadodara is one of them. This study comprises evaluating the best indicator suitable for the development of smart cityVadodara and also providing the suitable recommendations for that indicator. |
