Smart City Karnataka: Objective, Projects, and Current Status

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Karnataka is home to multiple smart cities. Moreover, the state is rapidly developing its other cities in an attempt to make the rest fall into the smart cities category. The development is being done on priority solely on the basis of resource availability. In terms of living standards, Karnataka is making a global image as it is emerging as the hub for Information and Technology (IT) in India. In this blog, we will walk you through Karnataka’s smart city along with objectives, characteristics and features.

Elaboration of Smart City of Karnataka

The Karnataka smart city is a technologically modern urban area. The smart towns and cities in Karnataka used different kinds of electronic sensors and methods to collect certain data.

A smart city is a municipality that uses information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance the efficiency of operations, and information. It also enhances the quality of government-provided services and citizen welfare services.

Apart from Bangalore, there are a number of smart cities in Karnataka. However, the valuation of the smart city is solely based on the work carried out by the technologies prevalent in it and not on the basis of the number of technological resources that are available in the city. Check out the below-mentioned tabulated data to get a better understanding of the smart cities of Karnataka:

SL No Name of SMART Cities
1 Belagavi
2 Davanagere
3 Hubli-Dharwad
4 Mangaluru
5 Shivamogga
6 Tumakuru

AMRUT Cities in Karnataka

The AMRUT stands for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. It covers all towns and cities with a population of more than 1 lakh according to the census 2011, and Heritage city under HRIDAY Scheme. Check out the tabulated data mentioned below to get a better understanding of the cities that are eligible for funds under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation scheme.

SL No Name of AMRUT Towns/Cities
1 Badami
2 Bagalkote
3 Belgaum
4 Bellary
5 Bengaluru
6 Bhadravathi
7 Bidar
8 Chikamagalur
9 Chitradurga
10 Davanagere
11 Dharwad
12 Gadag- Betageri
13 Gangavathi
14 Hassan
15 Hospet
16 Kalburgi
17 Kolar
18 Mandya
19 Mangaluru
20 Mysuru
21 Raichur
22 Ranibennur
23 Robertsonpet
24 Shivamogga
25 Tumkur
26 Udupi
27 Vijayapura

Karnataka Smart City Objectives and Strategy

Karnataka has been chosen as a smart city on the basis of priority as per the availability of the resources. Such projects include Integrated Command and Control Centres, open spaces, e-lounge, Non-motorized transportation planning, smart roads, e-toilets and so on.

In addition, the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) was the first priority. To make the cities of Karnataka smart, gathering accurate data was essential. It’s always the data that facilitates faster execution and draws the focus to develop a dynamic ICCC.

The objective in terms of service was to enhance the underground drainage, water supply, streamlined transportation system, security, surveillance, property taxation and more improved public grievance system.

Characteristics of a Smart City in Karnataka

There are several major characteristics that help in the determination of a city’s smartness. Refer to the below-mentioned information to get a better understanding of the characteristics of Karnataka’s smart cities: 

  • The smart city must have a high-functioning transportation system for the public. 
  • The city must be taking initiative for the conservation of the environment.
  • There must be an efficient and confident sense for urban.development and planning.
  • The much-needed resources and community amenities should be utilized by humans to work and live in the city.

Features of Smart Cities in Karnataka

A smart city is automation and machine-learning-driven. Such smart cities have several features like a smart transportation system, healthcare facilities, governance, enhanced surveillance and security system for the inhabitants. 

Moreover, a smart city also features smart infrastructural development, and community amenities such as educational institutions, business parks, and corporate parks. Such cities provide an easy and comfortable living environment. Check out the below-mentioned information to get a better understanding of the features of a smart city

  • Enhanced housing units.
  • Improved economic development.
  • Availability of better employment opportunities.
  • Vocal for local, which refers to boosting the local economy.
  • An effective and uniform management system to aid depletion.
  • Introduction of the ultra-smart plan for data inspection.
  • Introduction of smart technology to fulfill the citizens’ community needs.
  • A well-developed and maintained transportation system.

Karnataka Smart City Projects

Check out the below-mentioned tabulated data to get an understanding of Karnataka smart city projects:

Completed Project:

State City Project Name Sector Impact Implementing Agency Project Being Taken Up By Mention The Project Milestones Dpr Cost Estimated Project Cost
Karnataka Tumakuru Development of Smart Bus Shelter -Phase 1, 5 Locations Urban Transport Transportation and mobility Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work completed. 0 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Smart Road Package-3 Urban Transport Transportation and mobility Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work Completed 0 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Providing of Media to BTS site Area Development Boost to local identity and economy Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited Others Work Completed 0.47 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru 6KW centralized Off-Grid Solar Power Plant with LED based Solar street lighting system Energy Reduced dependence on and conservation of energy from conventional sources Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work Completed 0 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Providing Covering Slab, Desilting and protection to valuable reaches in Bhanashankari and G.C.R Colony, Tumakuru City Area Development Improved sanitation condition Tumakuru City Corporation Others Work Completed on 29.02.2017 0 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Improvements of UGD Scheme to Tumakuru City under AMRUT – Rejuvenation works Sewerage and Septage Improved sanitation condition Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board Others Work Completed 0 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Smart Lounge – Furniture Area Development Boost to local identity and economy   SPV   0.11 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Providing Walkpath to Nrupathunganagar Park , Tumkauru City Area Development Access to open spaces Tumakuru Urban Development Authority Others Work completed 0.12 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Development of Park in Ward No-32 Jayanagar East in Tumakuru City Environment Including Pollution Preservation of ecosystems and open spaces Tumakuru City Corporation Others Work Completed on 05.06.2017 0.7 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Construction Development of Canopy walk, Weather station, Yoga Retreat Area Development Conservation and reuse of critical resources Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work completed 1.67 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Construction of Conventional Public Toilet blocks – (4 Locations) Social Sectors Health and Education Improved sanitation condition Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work completed 0.93 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Street-lighting control system Energy Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services Tumakuru City Corporation Others Work completed 61.15 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Under Ground Drainage System Sewerage and Septage Improved sanitation condition Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board Others KUWS&DB is implementing 2 projects i.e. Improvements UGD scheme to tumakuru and another project of the same name phase 2, awarded in 2013. Both projects are shown in combinedly here as the project was created accordingly earlier. Work is completed. 184.32 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Construction of GI Barbed Wire Fencing under High Tension Power Supply Lines for Planation in Tumakuru. Safety and Security Improved safety and security of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups (women, children and elders) Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work Completed 0.56 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Sports facility Center at PU College Area Development Improved health and education services Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work Completed 0 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Apportionment towards GIS Software with KUIDFC IT Connectivity and Digitalization Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation Others Work completed 0.6 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Clearance of 05 nalas of Amanikere Storm Water Drainage Conservation and reuse of critical resources Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work completed. Clearance of Nala & Boundary fixation work completed. 0 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Proposed Womens Theme Park at Upparahalli, Ward No 24 , Tumakuru Area Development Access to open spaces Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work Completed 0 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Supply and Installation of Firing Simulator and other Non-IT Infrastructure Social Sectors Health and Education Improved health and education services Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Construction of Firing Simulator Building is taken up under Project Id- KAR-TUM-193. Under this project, IT components are taken and implemented. Work is completed and presently under O&M period. 0 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Proposed Fitness Theme park at KASABA Ward no 3 , Tumkauru Area Development Boost to local identity and economy Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work completed 0.65 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Interior Works for Integrated City Management Command and Control Centre in Town Hall Building in Tumakuru IT Connectivity and Digitalization Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work completed  

Source: https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in

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Work on Order Stage:

State City Project Name Sector Impact Implementing Agency Project Being Taken Up By Mention The Project Milestones Dpr Cost Estimated Project Cost
Karnataka Tumakuru Storm Water Drains Storm Water Drainage Reduced pollution Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work order issued 15 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Roof Top Solar Panels – Govt. Buildings & Industries Energy Reduced dependence on and conservation of energy from conventional sources Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in progress 8.23 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Public Bicycle Sharing Non Motorised Transport and Walkability Transportation and mobility Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in progress 2.58 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Trauma Centre Social Sectors Health and Education Improved health and education services Health and Family Welfare Dept. GOK Others Work in progress 41.43 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru EV Vehicles & EV Charging Environment Including Pollution Reduced dependence on and conservation of energy from conventional sources Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in progress 0.39 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Lake Bank Conservation Erosion Protection Area Development Preservation of ecosystems and open spaces Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in Progress 25.37 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Multi Utility Mall with Multi Level Car Parking on PPP Mode Area Development Boost to local identity and economy Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in progress 60 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Remediation of open dump and recycling of space at Ajjagondanahalli dumping site (Bio Mining) Environment Including Pollution Preservation of ecosystems and open spaces Tumakuru City Corporation Others Work in progress 4.97 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru CC Road + Entrance Gate at PU College Area Development Transportation and mobility Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in progress 1.34 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Development of Sports Arena at Govt. PU College Ground. Area Development Improved health and education services Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in progress 4.32 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru MSI Centralised Data Center at KMDS IT Connectivity and Digitalization Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation Others Work in Progress 12.2 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Smart Road Package 3B Urban Transport Transportation and mobility Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in progress 44.45 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Skill on Wheels IT Connectivity and Digitalization Improved health and education services Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in progress 0 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Road Improvements Visual Improvements of Roads Area Development Transportation and mobility Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in Progress 41.5 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Digital Dipslay Board – 3 locations IT Connectivity and Digitalization Boost to local identity and economy Tumakuru SmartCity Limited SPV   0.01 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru 3D Survey of the City using Drone – under ICMCC IT Connectivity and Digitalization Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in progress 0.86 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru City Library with Incubation Center Area Development Boost to local identity and economy Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Work in progress. 25.62 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Construction of Sports Complex including Swimming Pool & Development of the MG Stadium Social Sectors Health and Education Improved health and education services Youth Empowerment and Sports Department Others Work in Progress 54.64 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Road Improvements in ABD area with Under Ground Ducting and Resurfacing Phase-2 Area Development Transportation and mobility Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Along with this project “Shoulder Improvement for other than Smart Roads (KAR-TUM-114)” is also taking up. Excavation & concreting of utility chambers is in progress at Chickpet & SS Puram areas. Work in progress 85.94 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Smart Road Package-2 Area Development Transportation and mobility Tumakuru Smart City Limited SPV Tender Floated on 17.12.2018. 8 bidders participated, qualified and being followed up for confirmations and placed before Technical Evaluation Commiitee on 05.02.2019. Approval of the tender will be placed before the Board meeting on 15.02.2019. 0.01 Rs. Cr.
Karnataka Tumakuru Integrated Bus Terminal Redevelopment Urban Transport Transportation and mobility Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation Others The project envisages construction of Bus terminal (Bus stand ) at a cost of Rs. 82.90 Cr out of the SCM allocation of Rs. 100 Cr which will b e taken up in phase I. the phase II of the project consist of development of the bus Depot which will be taken in phase II at a cost of Rs. 74 Cr. out of the funds of the KSRTC as convergent project. The phase I of the project has since been tendered. 86.56 Rs. Cr.

Source: https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in

Karnataka Smart City Map

The Karnataka smart city map mentioned below will help you navigate your way through the state’s smart cities.

India_Karnataka_location_map

Source: https://en[dot]wikipedia[dot]org

Karnataka Smart City Portal: Citizen Services

Check out the below-mentioned information to get a better understanding of the citizen services of Karnataka:

  • Janahita (Public Grievance and Redressal)
  • Nirman (Building Plan Approval)
  • Vyapar (Trade License)
  • Jalanidhi  (Water and UGD Connection)
  • E-Aasthi (Search Property)
  • Property Tax Calculator

To Sum Up

Karnataka is a rapidly developing state in India. This state has an ever so increasing number of smart cities. There are multiple cities in Karnataka which hold the smart city ranking such as Bengaluru, Belagavi, Hubli-Dharwad, Tumakuru, Mangaluru and Tumakuru. Moreover, Bengaluru has become the Information and Technology (IT) hub of India, with high-paying jobs along with a lucrative and comfortable living environment.

FAQ’s about Smart Cities in Karnataka

Q1. Which city is known as a smart city in Karnataka?

In Karnataka, there is more than one smart city. The smart cities in Karnataka are Bengaluru, Belagavi, Hubli-Dharwad, Tumakuru, Mangaluru and Tumakuru. Moreover, Bengaluru is the last city to get smart city approval and recognition.

Q2. Which is the cleanest city in Karnataka?

Karnataka holds the 20th rank among all the other states in terms of cleanliness by Swachh Survekshan 2022. Udupi holds the top spot in Karnataka. However, in the overall ranking by the cleanliness survey, Karnataka holds the 129th spot in the country in the cleanest district category.

Q3. Which city is best for living in Karnataka?

Bengaluru is one of the best cities in Karnataka for living as it is the information and technology hub. Moreover, it is one of the four major cities of India. Bengaluru is followed by Mangalore and Mysore for being major commercial centres and epicentre for ethnicity with multiple temple and royal history showcasing contemporary lifestyle respectively.

Q4. What is very famous in Karnataka?

Karnataka is well known for its heritage destinations and National Parks/ Wildlife. In terms of Information and Technology (IT), Karnataka also holds a leading position in India.

Q5. Is Karnataka a good place to live?

According to a survey, Karnataka holds the 2nd rank for most livable and 4th most expensive state in India. Moreover, the capital of Karnataka is one of the top-ranking cities in the world making a global image due to its high-paying jobs, lavishness and lucrative lifestyle.

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