The sun was just starting to rise over the city of Kota, casting a warm glow over the streets and buildings. As you walked down the busy roads, you couldn’t help but marvel at the transformation that had taken place in this once-sleepy city. Kota was now a bustling metropolis, full of life and energy, with an infectious, vibrant atmosphere.
This was all due to the Smart City Mission launched in Kota a few years back. The city was one of the 100 cities selected by the Indian government to be developed as a smart city, and the results were nothing short of extraordinary.
In Kota, the smart city initiatives aim to address various challenges the city faces and improve its residents’ lives. Kota is related to the smart city concept through the Smart City Mission launched by the Indian government.
A blog on Smart City Kota by Square Yards is an informative piece to learn about the developments and initiatives in Kota as part of the Indian government’s Smart City Mission. This blog covers various aspects of the smart city concept, including the goals, plans, and progress of the mission in Kota.
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Smart City Kota
Smart City Kota is a concept that aims to use technology and innovation to improve the quality of life for citizens in the city of Kota, India. A smart city is characterised by integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) to manage better a city’s assets and resources, such as energy, transportation, water, waste, and public services. The goal of Smart City Kota is to provide efficient, accessible, and convenient services to its citizens while also promoting sustainability and economic development. The implementation of a smart city involves partnerships between the government, private sector, and citizens to create a smart and connected city that can respond to the changing needs of its residents.
Kota is growing as a smart city due to government support, technological integration, improved services, and economic development. The Indian government’s Smart City Mission has provided Kota with the necessary financial and technical support to develop into a smart city. Kota has integrated cutting-edge technologies, such as IoT, Big Data, and AI, into various aspects of city life, resulting in improved services and more efficient systems. This has led to Increased investment and business in the city, driving economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents. The smart city initiatives in Kota also promote sustainability, making the city a more livable and environmentally friendly for residents.
Smart City Kota Objectives
The objectives of a smart city can vary. Still, some of the common ones are.
- Improved quality of life: creating a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for residents.
- Sustainability: reducing the city’s carbon footprint and promoting environmentally-friendly practices.
- Economic development: promoting business growth, job creation, and attracting new businesses to the city.
- Digital connectivity: providing high-speed internet and digital services to residents and businesses.
- Efficient and effective governance: using technology and data to improve the delivery of public services.
- Smart mobility: improving transportation systems and reducing congestion through technology.
- Energy efficiency: reducing energy consumption and promoting the use of renewable energy.
- Citizen engagement: encouraging citizens to participate in decision-making and providing easy access to information and services.
Note: The objectives may vary depending on the city’s needs and priorities.
Smart City Kota Projects
Some common smart city projects include:
- Smart transportation: deployment of smart traffic management systems, intelligent transport systems, and shared mobility solutions.
- Smart energy: implementing renewable energy systems, energy-efficient buildings, and smart grid management.
- Smart buildings: deployment of smart building technologies, such as building automation systems, energy management systems, and security systems.
- Smart governance: implementation of e-governance systems, citizen engagement platforms, and open data initiatives.
- Smart healthcare: deployment of telemedicine systems, electronic health records, and health monitoring systems.
- Smart education: implementing technology-enabled learning and training systems, e-libraries, and e-learning platforms.
- Smart security: deployment of surveillance systems, smart policing systems, and emergency response systems.
Note: The specific projects in a smart city will depend on the city’s needs, resources, and goals.
Work On Stage Projects
State | City | Project Name | Sector | Impact | Implementing Agency | Project By | Project Milestone | Dpr Cost Estimated Project Cost |
Rajasthan | Kota | Provision of integrated Sports complex at Nayapura Stadium Kota | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | UIT | SPV | Work is under progress | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | 24×7 Water Supply and water management in ABD area and SCADA, smart metering and helium based leakage | Water Supply | Assured water supply | UIT | SPV | Under process. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | cover shed in the Ummed singh stadium Nayapura. | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | Nagar Nigam Kota | SPV | work under progress | 5 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | purchase of Tipper | Solid Waste Management | Improved sanitation conditiononon | Nagar Nigam Kota | SPV | work under progress | 11 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Replacement of electricity meters with Smart meters | Energy | Reliability of power supply | KEDL | Others | Under execution by the KEDL. Of 1,95,000 meters to be replaced, 63504 meters have been replaced | 137 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Heritage Gate in Kota City | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | UIT | SPV | Work Under Progress.Date of completion 6.04.2022 | 8.56 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development and Beautificationnn of Nallah in ABD Area by UIT on Tripartite Agreement | Storm Water Drainage | Improved sanitation conditionon | UIT | SPV | Work Under Progress. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Extension of Medical Facilities in Government Hospital | Social Sectors Health and Education | Improved health and education services | UIT | SPV | work under progress | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of 156 beds new Pediatric Indoor block and new OPD block for J. K. Loan Hospital Kota | Social Sectors Health and Education | Improved health and education serviceees | UIT | SPV | work under progress | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Provicompletion Toilets in city | Area Development | Improved sanitation condition | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | 10% work completed, 01 Nos Bio toilet installed out of 10 Nos | 1.3 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Dussehra Ground Phase- II | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | Work of boundary wall in progress. | 28.22 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Sewerage | Sewerage and Septage | Improved sanitation conditionononon | RUIDP | City | Work Under Progress | 550 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Flyover from Danbari to Keshavpura circle on Rangbari road Kota including the development of side service road and slip lane | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | City | work under progress | 146.91 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of underpass & other works at Antaghar Circle including Beautification | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | work under progress | 25 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Garden Oxyzone in IL campus including 10 year O M Package-01, Kota | Environment Including Pollution | Preservation of ecosystems and open spaces | UIT | SPV | work under progress | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Garden Oxyzone in IL campus | Environment Including Pollution | Preservation of ecosystems and open spaces | UIT | SPV | work under progress(package-2) | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Adalat Chowraha | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | UIT | SPV | work has been started. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Vivekanand Chowraha | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | UIT | SPV | Work has been Started. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Sports facilities in Multipurpose School,Ghumanpura | Social Sectors Health and Education | Improved health and education services | UIT | SPV | Work in progress. | 6.06 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Ghode Wale Baba Chowraha | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | UIT | SPV | Work has been started. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | 24X7 Water Supply Project in ABD Area through UIT on tripartite agreement-Package-2 | Water Supply | Assured water supply | UIT | SPV | This is an Ongoing Project and it is Package-2. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of new Mortuary block | Social Sectors Health and Education | Improved health and education services | UIT | SPV | Work in progress. | 4.25 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Miscellaneous Work in Extension of medical facility in govt. hospital kota | Social Sectors Health and Education | Improved health and education services | UIT | SPV | Work Under Progress | 2.45 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Miscellaneous Work in Construction of 156 Beded new indoor pediatric block and new opd block in J.K Lon hospital | Social Sectors Health and Education | Improved health and education services | UIt | SPV | work under processed. | 1.88 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Under Pass & Other works at Gobria Bawdi Circle including Beautification (package-2) | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | UIT | SPV | Work under progress. | 4.1 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Electrical Beautification work in city park Oxyzone,Package-3 | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | UIT | SPV | Work Under Progress. | 12.9 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Beautification Horticulture and maintenance work of elevated road in front of city mall,Jhalawar Road | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | Work under progress. | 7.06 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction work of Reception area Furniture, main Entry Gate, Fountain, ACP Sheep and furniture work in Garden (Oxyzone) | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | UIT | SPV | Work Under progress. | 8.3 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Electrical Beautification And Facade illumination work at Adalat Circle Electrical Beautification And Facade illumination work at Adalat Circle Kota | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | Under process. | 2.54 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Lightning Arrangement and electrical beautification work of elevated road in front of city mall,Jhalawar Road | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | Work Completed. | 6.65 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Miscellaneous work in Oxyzone | Social Sectors Health and Education | Improved health and education services | UIT | SPV | Work has started. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Electrical Beautification And Facade illumination work at Vivekanad Circle nayapura | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | under process. | 5.2 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Renovation, Development and Beautification works of Haat Bazar Near C.B. Garden. Kota.(Part-A Civil+Part-B Electrical) | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | UIT | SPV | Date of Start :- 10.12.2021 Stipulated Date of Completion : 09.06.2022 | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Area in Front of Jaipur Golden, Rampura. | Area Development | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | “Date of Start :- 02.12.2021 Stipulated Date of Completion : – 25.04.2022” | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Supply & Installation of Passenger stretcher for bed elevator & security camera in Multi-level parking, Gumanpura, Kota | IT Connectivity and Digitalization | Improved safety and security of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups (women, children and elders) | UIT | SPV | under Process. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Supply & Installation of Passenger stretcher for bed elevator & security camera in Multi-level parking, Jaipur Golden, Kota | IT Connectivity and Digitalization | Improved safety and security of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups (women, children and elders) | UIT | SPV | Under Process. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Source – https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in/
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Work Completed Stage
State | City | Project Name | Sector | Impact | Implementing Agency | Project Being Taken Up By | Mention The Project Milestones | Dpr Cost Estimated Project Cost |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of High level bridge across chambal river nayapura kota | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | City | work completed | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of vertical Green wall including 5 years O&M. | Area Development | Mixed land use and compactness | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | 2754 sqft out of 14000sqft completed | 1.19 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Peripheral Road of Dushera Maiden under smart city mission | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | Work Under Progress. | 14.54 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Purchase of Super Suction Sewer Jetting Machine | Solid Waste Management | Improved sanitation condition | Nagar Nigam Kota | SPV | work has been completed. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Transfer Station at Different Location | Solid Waste Management | Improved sanitation condition | Nagar Nigam Kota | SPV | Work completed | 5 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Senior Citizen Portal | IT Connectivity and Digitalisation | Improved health and education services | PPP | Others | Registration by Rotary Club, Kota. 400 Sr Citizens registered. Registration of vendors started. Website Launched on 11.03.18. under operation by Rotary Club Kota. | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Providing & Fixing of Chhatries in Dusshera Maidan under smart city mission . | Economic Development | Boost to local identity and economy | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | 100% work completed | 1.18 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Under Pass Other Works at Gobaria Bawdi Circle including Beautification. | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | Work Completed. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Under Pass Other works at Aerodrome Circle including Beautification. | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | Work Completed. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Parking in Multipurpose School, Gumanpura | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | Work Completed. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Citywide App for Smart City Kota | IT Connectivity and Digitalization | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | Nagar Nigam Kota | City | Inaugurated on 25.06.17 | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Street Lighting | Energy | Reliability of power supply | Nagar Nigam Kota | City | 40000 no installed under convergence with NNK; Inaugurated on 25.06.17 | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Live Green Walls in Kota Smart City | Environment Including Pollution | Preservation of ecosystems and open spaces | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | Completed on 13.09.17. Opposite City Mall. | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Painting on Electrical Distribution Boxes. | Area Development | Preservation of ecosystems and open spaces | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | work completed | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Provision of E-Office including installation of server etc. software complete. | IT Connectivity and Digitalization | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | Installation at Nagar Nigam and KSCL Completed | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Provision of Server Hardware and Networking Components for E-office | IT Connectivity and Digitalisation | Citizen friendly and cost-effective governance and public services | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | work completed | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Book Bank and e-Health Card | IT Connectivity and Digitalization | Improved health and education services | PPP | Others | Operational under PPP mode; Launched on 16.09.17. | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Geeta Updesh RCC Sculpture and other development works near Kunhadi Chauraha between both Bridges | Area Development | Mixed land use and compactness | UIT | City | work under progress | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Supply Contract of Material/equipment for System strengthing works of Kota Circle in jaipur Discom under IPDS Scheme | Energy | Reliability of power supply | JVVNL | City | Work Completed | 18.8 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Under Pass Fly Over at Indra Gandhi Chouraha, Gumanpura | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | Work Completed. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Cycle sharing system | Urban Transport | Boost to local identity and economy | Nagar Nigam Kota | City | 13 no of stands constructed by NNK; Inaugurated on 25.06.17 | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Command Control Centre with OFC n/w | IT Connectivity and Digitalisation | Improved safety and security of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups (women, children and elders) | DOIT | Others | Substantially completed Abhay Command Control Centre Operational by DOIT, Inaugurated on 18.08.17 | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Dussehara Ground Phase-I | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | Work Completed | 64.26 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Housing for all and Social Infrastructure | Housing | Improved living conditions for the urban poor | UIT | Others | Work Completed | 83.88 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Installation of Solar pump sets on old Baori including 5 years O&M. | Energy | Reduced dependence on and conservation of energy from conventional sources | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | 06 nos Bowori Work Completed out of 12 Nos Bowori | 0.8 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Provision of Green bridges in the city on major Nallah for quality improvement of domestic sewage discharge | Storm Water Drainage | Improved sanitation condition | Nagar Nigam Kota | City | Work Completed | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of High-Level Bridge parallel to Kota Barrage across river Chambal | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | City | work under progress | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Development of Parking at Jaipur Golden Transport Company. | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | Work Completed. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Elevated Road in front of City Mall Jhalawar Road | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | Work Completed. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Public Transportation System | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | Kota Bus Service Limited | City | Under Convergenceee with Kota Bus Service Limited; Inaugurated on 25.06.17 | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Provision of Bus shelter at various location in city | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | work in progress at 15 Nos location | 9.96 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Automatic Sanitary Napkin Vending machines and Incinerators | Social Sectors Health and Education | Improved health and education services | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | 100% (work completed) | 0.52 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Renovation of C.V. Garden at Nayapura | Area Development | Improved health and education services | UIT | SPV | Work completed. | 0 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Setting up of Smart Class Rooms in govt. schools | IT Connectivity and Digitalisation | Improved health and education services | Kota Smart City Limited | SPV | Installation complete and school staff training in progress. | Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Parking in front of Court Campus near Doctor Bungalow inside MBS Boundary | Urban Transport | Transportation and mobility | UIT | SPV | Work completed (Change in scope of work, ground level parking instead of G+2 Parking) | 22.27 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthann | Kota | Supply of Auto Tippers Nos 210 for Door to Door Collection of Solid Waste in Kota City under Smart City Mission | Solid Waste Management | Improved sanitation condition | NNK | SPV | Work Completed. | 15.75 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Various Development Work at Nayapura Stadium | Social Sectors Health and Education | Improved health and education services | NNK | SPV | Work Completed. | 0.94 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Lightening & Beautification work of Gobriya Baori Under pass | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | UIT | SPV | Work Completed. | 3 Rs. Cr. |
Rajasthan | Kota | Construction of Elephant Sculpture at Adalat Chouraha at Adalat Choraha, Nayapura | Area Development | Boost to local identity and economy | UIT | SPV | Work Completed. | 2.5 Rs. Cr. |
Source – https://smartcities[dot]gov[dot]in/
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Smart City Kota: Citizen Services
Smart City Kota Citizen Services refer to the various services the government provides to its citizens in a smart city. These services can range from necessities like water and electricity supply to advanced services like e-governance, e-health, e-education, smart transportation, smart waste management, etc. The aim is to make these services more efficient, accessible, and convenient for citizens using technology and innovation. The idea behind smart cities is to improve the quality of life for citizens through integrating technology and data to manage the city’s assets and resources better.
Here is a list of some of the Citizen Services commonly offered in a Smart City like Kota:
- E-governance services: This includes an online Kota Smart City portal for citizens to access government services and information, pay bills, apply for licenses and permits, and more.
- E-health services include telemedicine, electronic health records, and remote health monitoring.
- E-education services: This includes online education platforms and virtual classrooms.
- Smart transportation includes traffic management, intelligent transportation systems, and public transportation management.
- Smart waste management includes waste collection and disposal, recycling, and reducing waste generation.
- Smart energy management includes energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy, and smart grid management.
- Public safety and security include crime prevention and response, disaster management, and emergency services.
- Amenities and recreational services: This includes parks, playgrounds, libraries, and other public spaces.
- Water management: This includes water supply, distribution, and treatment.
- Housing and urban development: Affordable housing, slum redevelopment, and urban renewal projects.
These services can vary from city to city, and the list is not exhaustive, but the aim is to improve citizens’ quality of life through technology and innovation.
Conclusion
While the smart city initiatives in Kota are still early, they have already started to deliver tangible benefits to the city’s residents. Improved services, better infrastructure, and a more sustainable city environment are key outcomes of the smart city initiatives in Kota.
Overall, the development of Kota as a smart city represents a positive step forward for the city and its residents and serves as a model for other cities in India and around the world looking to harness technology and innovation for the betterment of their citizens.
FAQ’s about Smart City Kota
Q1. Is Kota on the smart city list?
Yes, Kota is included in the list of 100 cities selected by the Indian government for the Smart City Mission. The Smart City Mission is an initiative launched by the Government of India in 2015 to develop 100 cities across the country as smart cities.
Q2. Why is Kota called a smart city?
Kota is called a “smart city” because it has been selected by the Indian government to participate in the Smart City Mission. This is a government initiative aimed at developing 100 cities in India as smart cities, using technology and innovation to improve the quality of life for citizens. In Kota, the smart city initiative aims to provide efficient, accessible, and convenient services to its citizens while promoting sustainability and economic development.
Q3. Is Kota a metro city?
No, Kota is not considered a metro city in India. A metro city, also known as a metropolitan city, has a large population and infrastructure and is characterised by high economic and social development.
Q4. What is the cost of living in Kota?
The cost of living in Kota varies depending on various factors such as the individual’s lifestyle, housing, transportation, and spending habits. However, Kota’s living cost is relatively low compared to other major cities in India.