Government of India launched Smart City Mission in the year 2015 to enhance sustainable development and economic growth in all cities. The list of Smart City keeps on growing and till this date, quite a few have been undertaken under the umbrella of Smart City Mission.
Among this bunch, Gwalior was added in 2015 and has kept on growing since then, with connectivity, accessibility, reachability and much more. Adoring venerable times, having been there since 18th century war times, Gwalior stood firm up front and survived through it all. Conserving its legacy is top-most priority alongside manifesting it with changing times. Smart City Gwalior has been changed and is still in the process of ongoing change. To learn more about Smart City Gwalior, its projects, status of projects, citizen services, and much more, you must read our comprehensive guide. Let’s jump right into it!
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About Smart City Gwalior
Smart City Gwalior, a comprehensive mission started back in 2015, added Gwalior among others to fight challenges while resolving them sustainably. These issues include road connectivity, sewage pipelines, electricity, water supply, footpaths, clean environment and much more. Main aim of making Smart City Gwalior stand in the list is to keep up with the need of the hour. The city of Gwalior came up with the resolution to completely revamp the city by pushing particularly its cultural and historical part. Gwalior, also known as Gateway of Madhya Pradesh is to be strengthened by focussing on the city’s culture and unique identity. Green technology, spacious areas, and urban planning will be the main areas of emphasis for Smart city Gwalior. After that, proper emphasis on services catering to the citizens of the city has been kept in focus using ICT.
Objectives of Smart City Gwalior
The primary goals of a smart city are to improve the city’s infrastructure, economy, and mobility. But the following are a few typical goals:
- Keep the city ready for any uncalled disaster, be it drought, flood, famine, water-shortage or much more.
- Through greater services and resource availability, to make the city more centred on the citizens.
- Increasing road width, creating effective water drainage, laying down concrete, maintaining pristine routes for pedestrians and cyclists, and other measures are being taken to improve transportation also kept in the objectives of having looked on under Smart City mission.
- At last, compiling smart solutions together with sustainability to keep an altruistic approach towards the city and saving it for future generations.
Smart City Gwalior Projects
To accumulate all the resources and services together for betterment, projects are proposed under the Smart City Mission. Smart city Gwalior is nevertheless different and has three categories for projects, under which lies projects that are already completed, ongoing and whose tender has been proposed/ passed. Below mentioned table cumulatively details about the projects, targeted necessity, status of the project and much more. Keep scrolling and have a look at it.
COMPLETED PROJECTS:
| S.No. | Name of the Project | Agency Implemented the Project | Influence of the Project | Project Undertaken by |
| 1 | Gorkhi School to be redeveloped as Model School | M/S Sudarshan Engineering Works | Increasing the local economy and identity | SPV |
| 2 | Gwalior Fort’s facade illumination | M/S M M Brothers | Less reliance on conventional energy sources and energy conservation | SPV |
| 3 | Gas Distribution Network for the city | GAIL | Access to spacious places | Others |
| 4 | Victoria Market converted as Geo Science Museum | N/A | Increasing the local economy and identity | City |
| 5 | WWMS or Waste Water Management System (DEWATS) | N/A | For the improvement of sanitation condition | City |
| 6 | Solar panels installed on the roof of a public building. | Urja Vikas Nigam | Less reliance on conventional energy sources and energy conservation | SPV |
| 7 | Campaigns for Digital Literacy | N/A | Government and public services that are affordable and responsive to citizens | SPV |
| 8 | Startup Incubation Centres | All India Institute of Local Self Government | Increasing the local economy and identity | SPV |
| 9 | System for Rainwater Harvesting | M/s Sri Sai Enterprises | Preserving and reusing essential resources | SPV |
| 10 | Citizen’s IEC Campaign | Sanidhya Samiti | Government and public services that are affordable and responsive to citizens | SPV |
| 11 | Shared Public Bikes | Dharani Enterprises | Mobility and commuting | SPV |
| 12 | Management of Solid Waste | N/A | Improvement in condition of sanitation | SPV |
| 13 | Maharaj Bada Electric Sub Station Renovation | M/s UBI Tech | The dependability of the electricity supply | SPV |
| 14 | Playground Improvements | M/s Garden Paradise | Compactness and mixed land use | SPV |
| 15 | Katora Taal’s redevelopment | M/s Kuldeep Kumar | Increasing the local economy and identity | SPV |
Source: https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in
WORK ORDER STAGE:
| S.No. | Name of the Project | Agency Implemented the Project | Influence of the Project | Project Undertaken by |
| 1 | IPT e-Richshaw | SPV | Increasing the local economy and identity | SPV |
| 2 | Bus company for the purchase, maintenance, and operation of 40 electric buses | M/s Shagun Enterprises | Reduced reliance on and conservation of conventional energy sources | SPV |
| 3 | Full day water supply(24*7) | M/s Vishnu Prakash Pungliya | Confirmed supply of water | City |
| 4 | Strengthening current bridges over the Swarnarekha River | M/s Kuldeep Kumar | Increasing the local economy and identity | SPV |
| 5 | Phase 1 of Smart Parking | Daffodil Pvt. Ltd.
| Government and public services that are affordable and responsive to citizens | SPV |
| 6 | Solar panels installed on the roof of a public building. | Urja Vikas Nigam | Reduced reliance on and conservation of conventional energy sources | SPV |
| 7 | Multiple locations with Selfie Points | Sudarshan Engineering | Increasing the local economy and identity | SPV |
| 8 | WWMS or Waste Water Management System (DEWATS) | M/s Envirad & Jio Miller JV | For the improvement of sanitation condition | City |
| 9 | 200 bus stops to get constructed | M/s Ascent Brand Communications Pvt. Ltd. | Mobility and commuting | City |
| 10 | Software and water sensing, flow sensing, and leak detection that are allowed by SCADA | M/S Vishnu Prakash R, Pungalia Limited | Confirmed supply of water | City |
| 11 | Multiple Facilities and LED Street Lights on One Pole | N/A | Government and public services that are affordable and responsive to citizens | SPV |
| 12 | On a cluster basis, intercity and intracity bus operations | Neeraj Motors and Travels | Mobility and commuting | SPV |
| 13 | Phase 1 of Smart Street Signage | Pathways and walkways improved | M/s Unicorp Solution Pvt. Ltd. | SPV |
| 14 | Intelligent LED Street Light that Saves Energy | EESL | Government and public services that are affordable and responsive to citizens | City |
| 15 | Huzrat Kotwali Market Mandi in Gwalior is being renovated | M/S Bhawani Prasad Sharma Contractors | Increasing the local economy and identity | SPV |
Source: https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in
PROJECTS FOR TENDER:
| S.No. | Name of the Project | Project’s Milestones | Influence of the Project | Project Undertaken by |
| 1 | Gandhi Market’s Smart Multilevel Car Parking | Re-tendered | Increasing the local economy and identity | SPV |
| 2 | Maharaj Bada Revitalization – Town Hall Operation and Maintenance | Project to be re tender | Increasing the local economy and identity | SPV |
| 3 | Old collectorate Gorkhi Palace Complex conservation and adaptive reuse as a craft bazaar | Project to be re tender | Increasing the local economy and identity | City |
| 4 | Conservation and adaptive repurposing of a heritage building precinct into a Tourist Information Center (TIC) at Urvai Gate Gwalior Fort Gwalior. | Project to be re tender and redesigned | Increasing the local economy and identity | Others |
| 5 | Gwalior City Intra City Bus Services on Procure, Operate, and Maintain 80 Eighty Numbers of Intra City CNG Midi AC Buses Gross Cost Contract GCC Model | Project to be re tender(low response due to pandemic, COVID-19) | Mobility and commuting | SPV |
| 6 | Smart School | Project to be re tender | Health and education services have been improved. | City |
| 7 | Four Dwars (Gateways) are being built at four entry points in Gwalior. | Tender has been issued | Increasing the local economy and identity | SPV |
| 8 | PPP Development of Inter-State AC Sleeper Bus Services for Gwalior | Project to be re tender | Mobility and commuting | Others |
Source: https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in
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Map of Smart City Gwalior
Above is the map of the beautiful, historic city of Gwalior which has yet kept the culture and diversity of ancient India alive. The essence of war heroes, their history, stories, and much more is still intact. The Smart City mission enables the government to keep the authenticity of the city intact alongside making it more hospitable and habitable than before. This can be done by targeting some basic necessities like water supply, electricity, pathways, roads, revamping some old monuments and schools etc and much more. The image of map attached above shows you the place where Gwalior is located and what are its nearby areas. There are broadly three categories of projects that are targeted towards Smart city Gwalior to get those revamp on point.
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Citizen Services Implemented Under Smart City Gwalior
The following are some of the citizen services implemented in Smart City Gwalior:
- Smart Bus:
This is an automated bus system with real-time tracking and route enhancement. It also has a mobile app that allows users to book tickets, track buses, and get real-time updates on delays.
- Smart Street Lighting:
It is an intelligent lighting system implemented under Smart City Gwalior mission which uses sensors and wireless technology to monitor and control street lighting. This system helps to reduce energy consumption and boost public safety.
- e-Governance:
It is an online platform available for citizens to access government services such as filing taxes and applying for permits etc. It also enables access to government data, such as population statistics and crime rates across the city.
- Smart Parking:
It is an automated system that helps to reduce traffic congestion by allowing users to book parking spots in advance. It also provides real-time updates on free/available parking spots.
- Smart Waste Management:
It is an automated waste management system that uses sensors to collect data on waste levels and sends alerts to the respective personnels when bins need to be emptied. It also helps to reduce the level of pollution by using renewable energy sources.
6. Smart Water Supply:
It is an automated water supply system that uses sensors to monitor adequate water supply to different regions in the city.
To access more of the online citizen services like applying for water bills, property tax, marriage certification, birth/ death certification etc., you can click on https://gwaliormunicipalcorporation[dot]org/online-citizen-services/ and enable the services required.
FAQ’s about Smart City Gwalior
Q1. Is Gwalior in the smart city list?
Yes, Gwalior among others was added in the Smart City list in the year 2015.
Q2. Why is Gwalior called a Smart City?
As a smart city, special provisions will be crafted for savvy utilities such as 24X7 power and water supply with smart consumer metering, electric cabling and underground telecom, Storm Water Drainage System with rainwater harvesting, VMS system, LED street lighting on unified poles with CCTV Cameras, PA System, air-quality monitoring sensors, City Gas Distribution Network, RFID-based Smart Waste Management System, Wi-Fi hotspots, and clean mobility solutions with betterment and modification of streets.
Q3. Is Gwalior a metro city?
Yes, after the end of 20th century, gwalior acquired the position of being a metropolitan city.
Q4. What is the cost of living in gwalior?
The cost of living in Gwalior can be taken up as approximately 8% higher than other cities, which ranges in few expensive cities across India.
