Amrit Sarovar, the sacred water tank in the centre of the Golden Temple, inspired the name Amritsar, which translates as “pool of nectar.” Due to the Golden Temple, also known as the Harmandir Sahib, which serves as the Sikhs’ primary place of worship and draws pilgrims from all over the world, the city is well known as the birthplace of Sikhism. The holy city was established in 1577 by Guru Ram Das and is located in Punjab, a state in Northwestern India, rich in culture. One of the oldest cities in north India, Amritsar has a thriving history and culture.
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Smart City Amritsar Proposal
There are typically 1 lakh tourists who come to Amritsar each day because it is a historic and holy city. The public brought up various concerns about government as well as municipal services during the citizen consultation process. The issues were then compiled, examined, and prioritised based on the highest number of responses. Three pan-city smart solutions have been chosen for implementation across the city in response to citizens’ concerns and opinions.
Traffic & Mobility
ICT-based platforms for seamless urban mobility. The main objective is to increase the proportion of public transportation while maintaining an equal and fair road distribution for vehicles, bicycle lanes, and pedestrians. It will be incorporated with the city of Amritsar’s existing and planned transportation networks and systems.
Intelligent Solid Waste Management
An ICT-enabled system will be used for intelligent solid waste management. Collection, transportation, landfill management, and waste-to-energy conversion will all benefit from intelligent solutions. Through mobile apps that facilitate grievance reporting and redress, citizen services will be improved.
Management of City Utilities Using ICT and E-Government
bringing all government services together on a single digital platform. Amritsar city will receive smart solutions from a variety of sensors, video camera-based inputs, and application systems to enhance operations and optimise service delivery to residents and visitors for a positive experience.
Amritsar Smart City Objectives
Amritsar Smart City project aims to facilitate the city by
- Encouraging local community development at the grassroots level and
- Harnessing technology in parallel, with a
- Primary focus on the technology that leads to Smart Outcomes.
It is possible to promote economic growth and enhance people’s quality of life.
Area-based development will retrofit and redevelop existing areas, including slum dwellings, into better-organised ones, enhancing the overall livability of the city. Seven cities will have new neighbourhoods (Greenfield) built around them to accommodate the growing urban population. By implementing smart solutions, cities will be able to use information, data, and technology to enhance their infrastructure and services for everyday use. This comprehensive development will raise incomes, improve employment opportunities, and improve the quality of life for everyone, especially the poor and disadvantaged, resulting in inclusive cities.
Amritsar Smart City Projects
Work Completed
| State | City | Project Name | Sector | Impact | Implementing Agency | Project Being Taken Up By | Mention The Project Milestones | Dpr Cost Estimated Project Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | Amritsar | LED Street LIght | Energy | Reliability of power supply | ASCL | SPV | 1. 67000 nos. LEDs and 1104 Nos. CCMS installed completed. 2. O&M started from 01.01.2021 | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Development of open spaces below Flyovers Civil Horticulture works | Non Motorised Transport and Walkability | Transportation and mobility | ASCL | SPV | A. Bhandari Bridge / Tarn Taran Bridge / Kichlu Flyover. Work Completed and O&M Started for 03 years | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Supply, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Automatic Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines and Electric Incinerators for 5 Years at Various Locations in Amritsar City | Social Sectors Health and Education | Improved health and education services | ASCL | SPV | 1. Installation Work Completed (16 Nos of Public Toilets & 44 Nos at Govt. School) & Electrical Connection Completed | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Procurement of Fire Safety Equipments | Safety and Security | Improved safety and security of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups (women, children and elders) | ASCL | SPV | 21 items procured and submitted to Fire Safety Dept | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | SWM Door To Door Collection System ABD area | Solid Waste Management | Improved sanitation condition | ASCL | SPV | Procurement of SWM-II Manufacture of Sewer Cleaning M/C, Grab Buckets, Tri-Cycle, Hopper-Tipper Dumper, Twin Bin Hopper Tipper Dumper, WASTE CONTAINER (30L), Procurement of SWM – (I)- RC bin – (Qty-35.), Procurement of SWM-I Refuse Collector and Compactor ( Qty. 8) All Received and Handover to MCA | 11.37 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Redevelopment of Parks Open Spaces | Area Development | Preservation of ecosystems and open spaces | ASCL | SPV | Work Completed in all parks. O&M of all parks has been started. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Installation of Solar Rooftops | Energy | Reduced dependence on and conservation of energy from conventional sources | ASCL | SPV | 1. Installation of Solar Panels Completed. 2. Structural Work Completed for 1280KW. 3. Commissioning work of 12 Buildings completed and 03 nos. of Buildings Net metering Process is Pending. | 10.4 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Smart Classroom Phase 1 | Social Sectors Health and Education | Improved health and education services | ASCL | SPV | work is Complete | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Electrical Works for Development of spaces below flyover | Area Development | Improved safety and security of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups (women, children and elders) | ASCL | SPV | 1. Solar Panels installation at 05 Sites completed. 2. 1400 lights out of 2000 lights installed Work resumed Conducting, Wiring work Complete. 3. Programming under work in Progress Bhandaari bridge and Khichlu Chowk All Work Done O&M started | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Project under HRIDAY | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | Municipal Corporation Amritsar | Others | Final Billing under Progress | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Facade Improvement Works on Three Street | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | IDIPT | City | Work under Progress | 19.34 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Adaptive Reuse of Town-Hall | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | IDIPT | City | Work completed | 11.42 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Provision of Free Wi Fi to Pilgrim Tourist in walled city | IT Connectivity and Digitalization | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | ASCL | SPV | Work Completed .Trial Run Executed from 28.11.2019 Project Under O & M Phase for 48 Months | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Reverse Vending Machines with SMS Based Couponing System and for Disposal of Produce for Recycling for 5 years at Various Locations in Amritsar City | Social Sectors Health and Education | Reduced pollution | ASCL | SPV | 1. 20 machines being installed in different part of cities Viz. Bus Stand, Durgaina Temple, Ranjeet avenue etc. 2. Electric connection of respective locations under process. 3. All Machines Installed and Inspection Done and Report Submitted by PMC to Client. 4. O&M of 20 Machines are started. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | ANGANWADI CENTRES | Social Sectors Health and Education | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | ASCL | SPV | Pre-School Kits Handed over to 451 Aangan-Vadi Works.Work Completed on 6th March 2020 | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Upliftment beautification of area outside Hathi Gate Civil Works | Area Development | Access to open spaces | Amritsar Improvement Trust | Others | DPR preparation under Progress | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Upliftment beautification of area outside hathi gate fountain work | Area Development | Access to open spaces | Amritsar Improvement Trust | Others | work order issued .Civil work completed | 5.9 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Procurement of Truck Mounted Road Sweeping Machine along with operation for 5 years | Environment Including Pollution | Reduced pollution | ASCL | City | BG to be submitted ,Work order to be issued 01/09/2020 | 0 Rs. |
source: https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in
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Work Order Stage
| State | City | Project Name | Sector | Impact | Implementing Agency | Project Being Taken Up By | Mention The Project Milestones | Dpr Cost Estimated Project Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | Amritsar | Smart Roads | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | ASCL | SPV | Work in Progress in various Junctions: Ratan Singh Chowk, Amritsar Cantt Chowk, Bhagat Kabir Marg, Gurudwara Sandhu wala, Nari Niketain Chowk, Ramtali Chowk, Ghala Mahla Chowk; Activites Tabletop, Footpath, Ramp, Interlook Tile, PCC, Saucer Drain, Gully Chamber Work | 126 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Sustainable Green Mobility in Amritsar Under CITIIS Challenge | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | ASCL | SPV | Current Status: Project has been started. Right now two E-Auto OEMs (Mahindra and Piaggio) have been empaneled. Skill development program for female family members of auto rickshaw drivers also started. ASCL currently in discussion with Indian Oil corporation to setup EV charging stations at their selected petrol pumps and very soon ASCL will sign the MoU with IOCL to setup charging stations. | 108.33 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Development of Tourist Information Kiosk | Area Development | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | ASCL | SPV | Kiosk application development and security audit has been completed Implementing Agency has installed kiosk machine at 21 approved location. Approval from railways not received. Alternate locations may be decided. | 3.99 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Selection of Master System Integrator for Implementation and Maintenance of Smart Solutions – Phase – I in Amritsar City. | IT Connectivity and Digitalization | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | ASCL | SPV | Work Order Issued to M/s KEC International Limited on 03.01.2022 Implementation Period : 9 Months O & M Stage: O&M for 48 months | 109.68 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Smart Streets | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | ASCL | SPV | Revised BoQ submission by contractor awaited | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Junction Improvement in Amritsar City | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | ASCL | SPV | Work in Progress in various Junctions: Ratan Singh Chowk, Amritsar Cantt Chowk, Bhagat Kabir Marg, Gurudwara Sandhu wala, Nari Niketain Chowk, Maqboolpura Chowk Activites: Tabletop, Footpath, Ramp, Interlook Tile, PCC, Saucer Drain, Gully Chamber Work , Road Works in progress | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Development of Non Motarized Transport Infrastructure | Non Motorised Transport and Walkability | Transportation and mobility | ASCL | SPV | Civil Work Completed, Horticulture Work Completed and Panting in progress | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Procurement of Aerial Ladder Hydraulic Platform | Safety and Security | Improved safety and security of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups (women, children and elders) | LiftMac | SPV | 1.Sanctioned Order and contract order issue by GeM on 30.12.2020 2. First installment for Equipment cost has been made after submitted of bank Guarantee by vendor | 8.57 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Development of Sports Facility Center at Golbagh | Environment Including Pollution | Preservation of ecosystems and open spaces | ASCL | SPV | Gymnasium Civil Completed, Cycle Track work in Progress, Badminton Hall Retrofitting work in Progress, RWH Work in Progress, Swimming Pool work Started | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Retrofitting, Up-gradation and improvement of Parks open Spaces | Area Development | Access to open spaces | ASCL | SPV | 55%, Work Started in 16Nos. Parks:- Tanga Colony, Fatahpur colony park, Katra Moti Ram, Company garden, Nikka Singh Colony, Jagat Jyoti park, Shori Nagar park, Janta Colony Park, Paradise park, Fatehpur park, Bhalla Colony Park, Bhushanpura park, Tungbala park, Jassa singh Ramgariya park. | 5.92 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Design Construction of Foot Over Bridge with 5 year Operation Maintenance | Non Motorised Transport and Walkability | Improved walkability | ASCL | SPV | Kabir Park : 1. Steel Fabrication work in under process | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | project Under Amrut 2 | Sewerage and Septage | Improved sanitation condition | RS builder | Others | . | 24.78 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Beautification Works in Vicinity of Gurudwara Deep Singh | Area Development | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | IDIPT | City | Physical Work Under Progress | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Start Up incubation Center | Economic Development | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | ASCL | SPV | . | 90.16 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Gas Pipeline in Amritsar | Energy | Reduced dependence on and conservation of energy from conventional sources | GSPL | Others | Work Under Progress | 450 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Projects Under AMRUT 1 | Water Supply | Assured water supply | Municipal Corporation Amritsar | City | Water Supply Pipeline Work Under Progress | 0 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Facade Improvement in Katra Ahulwalia & Hall Bazar | Area Development | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | IDIPT | City | work under progress | 16 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Upgradation of the Road Leading to Golden Temple | Area Development | Transportation and mobility | Ganesh Kartika | SPV | DPR Approved on 22.04.2021 and Tender Floated on 07.05.2021 | 5.84 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Works and Operation Service Design, Build and Operation of 440 MLD Water Treatment Plant and associated Transmission Network and Over Head Service Reservoirs in City of Amritsar | Water Supply | Assured water supply | L and T | Others | LOA has been issued M/S L&T Limited on 26.03.2021 and contract agreement has been signed. Survey Work Started and Mobilization of Staff by Contractor under Process. Mobilization Advance paid to L&T | 1156 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Procurement of fire Safety Equipment’s Phase-II | Safety and Security | Improved safety and security of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups (women, children and elders) | ASCL | SPV | Hand-Held Search Light. :- Direct Purchase & Complete Order delivery and Taken over Letter -28/01/2021 (payment pending – PIU) Sanction Order/Work Order issue( By GeM portal ) -1. Piercing Nozzale. 2.Hand-Held Nozzale. 3. High Pressure Breathing Air. 4. Fire hoses pipe (15M). 5. Fire hoses pipe (30M) 6. Smoke Exhuster cum Blower. 7.Victim LOCATION | 2.9 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Rejuvenation of UBDC Canal | Area Development | Preservation of ecosystems and open spaces | ASCL | SPV | LOA issued | 0 Rs. Cr. |
source: https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in
Tender Stage
| State | City | Project Name | Sector | Impact | Implementing Agency | Project Being Taken Up By | Mention The Project Milestones | Dpr Cost Estimated Project Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | Amritsar | Automated Multi level Car Parking at Kairon Market | Urban Transport | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | ASCL | SPV | As per the BoD direction, suggestions were invited from the prospective bidders. Bidder’s Suggestions submitted to the Committee of Chief Engineers for approval. | 32.07 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Signages Branding of City | IT Connectivity and Digitalization | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | ASCL | SPV | Tender Cancelled amounting Rs 1.82 Cr, Revised DPR Submitted for Rs 4.16 Crs on 18.09.2020; Evaluation Under Process by E-in-Cs Office, Local Goverment | 1.82 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | 24×7 surface water supply in Amritsar | Water Supply | Assured water supply | AMRUT | Others | Tender cancelled | 191.96 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Commercial space in Mughal Canal | Area Development | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | Tenders will be opened on 18-03-2019 | SPV | Delete | 275.32 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | Plaza at Saheedan Sahib | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | ASCL | SPV | In the second call of the tender, two bids were received. Financial bids opened on 01.10.2021 Tender was cancelled due to higher rates submitted by Bidders than the estimate project value Estimate is being revised. | 47.41 Rs. Cr. |
| Punjab | Amritsar | STRENGTHENING OF SEWERAGE AND STORM SEWER IN ABD AREA INCLUDING HOUSE CONNECTION FOR SULLAGE | Sewerage and Septage | Improved sanitation condition | ASCL | SPV | Re-packaging of project/SLTC approved the Project; Send EC Agenda to PMIDC for Final approval | 63.5 Rs. Cr. |
source: https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in
Amritsar Smart City Map
source: https://www[dot]mapsofindia[dot]com
FAQ’s about Smart City Amritsar
Q1. Is Amritsar on the Smart City list?
The Smart City Mission is a programme that provides funding to a few chosen cities so they can improve their municipal services. Currently, all municipal corporations in Punjab are included, though Amritsar was only added to the list in 2016.
Q2. Why is Amritsar called a smart city?
An improved standard of living can be attained in the city of Amritsar by ensuring a sustainable environment, citizens’ safety and security, particularly for women, children, and the elderly, as well as their health and education.
Q3. Is Amritsar a metro city?
Yes, Amritsar is a metropolis.
Q4. What is the cost of living in Amritsar?
Amritsar is a fairly affordable city to live in.
