Kalyan-Dombivli has been short-listed as one of the 98 cities (GoI is in the process of short-listing 2 more cities) in India to be developed as a ‘Smart City’ under the Smart Cities Mission of the Central Government. As a part of this mission, Kalyan-Dombivli was required to identify an area to be developed as a model for the rest of the city and a smart solution to be implemented in the entire city that will have a favourable – economic, social, environmental and spatial impact on the city.

The Smart City Proposal will be submitted to the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), GoI for further evaluation. Based on the evaluation 20 cities will be selected to receive funding to be developed as a Smart City in 2016. Another 40 cities will be selected to receive funding in 2017 and subsequently the remaining 40 cities will receive funding in 2018.

Through a detailed review of the shortcomings of the city and a comprehensive consultation with the citizens KDMC has prepared the smart city proposal.

The modes of reaching out to people include:

1. Focus Group Discussions - with identified target groups from the city
2. Online surveys and polls
3. Interactions on social media
4. Door-to-door surveys
5. Feedbacks at the railway station booths
6. Essay and logo competition

KDMC is grateful to all the citizen who have provided their valuable suggestions and supported the corporation in the preparation of proposal. Based on the results of the consultations, and assessment of existing city infrastructure, KDMC has prepared the Draft Smart City Proposal. KDMC kindly invites the feedback of the citizens on the Draft Smart City Proposal which has been provided.

The last date of submission is 11th December, 2015.

Draft Proposal for Smart City Kalyan-Dombivli