Salem, the fifth largest city in Tamil Nadu is also known as ‘Steel City’. Salem city has been selected as one of the smart cities under the ministry of Urban development, Government of India’s Smart Cities mission.Salem is now required to formulate its own unique vision, mission and plan under the Smart cities Challenge. This has to be done in consultation with the city residents and stakeholders. Salem city Municipal Corporation requests all its citizens of Salem city to share their views, opinions and area improvement suggestions to make the city Salem as a smart city. Your valuable views and suggestions are important to transform the city as a smart city to improve the quality of life for each one of their citizens in Salem City.
Kindly, post your views by 30th October, 2015.
I think for any smart city energy is a big concern.Since now a lot of new buildings would come up, I feel most of those buildings should have solar panels installed to make the city energy sufficient or maybe even surplus.Moreover Led bulbs could be used.
1. Road developments, Safety and Regulations should improve lot.
2. Hi-Tech bus stand at Seelnaickenpatty will release the traffic more..This should be implemented immediately.
3. Traffic on route from Old bus stand to Bypasses (Seelnaickenpatty and Kondalampatti) - Trichy main road should be in control. Extend roads.
4. Free toilets-in each area-should be well maintained.
5. Parks for early walking and Children play area to be fit and relax.
6. IT parks-to improve business & create jobs.
Smart city should have smart Energy management, Water management, Transport management, Waste management, Assisted Living. Intelligent Mobility plays a vital role in all of it. Broadband, Wifi, Open/Big data, connected vehicles, Internet of Things(IOT), Public safety, Green Buildings, Citizen services, Education, healthcare, Infrastructure are key words.Above all is maintenance of the infrastructure which are built by the smart city funds
1) Airport expansion help to improve the business sector.
2) IT sectors required it will create new jobs surrounding areas.
3) Road to be improve it will help to safe and major transportation system for public.
4) Agriculture separate one point contact and solution require (latest technology implements require)
5) 100% of Education system has to improve with new technology -practical knowledge require for the students
In respect to smart city concept,business,economic,infrastructure development are OK, but, the real development of social harmony,human development,cultural development, etc.things are very important for peace,harmony and fruitfull helping nature of people.For that,there should be YOGA,SPIRITUAL,PRAYER CENTRE in CITY.There should be no crime & no accused,Jail should be paid & luxurious with all accommodation like AC,bed-sofa,pure bhojan-breakfast,TV but no mobile-net as per jail manual strictly
Now the major problem Salem city is facing is traffic jam. Flyovers/bridges/Metro/Mono rail are not the only solution. First approach should be forming major road for traffic flow and also grid roads.
International standard 4-6 lane roads with good median, lane markings, foot path , turning lanes etc., Total road length - 100KM
Expand the city limits:
Salem city got it existing limits in 1996 i.e. nearly 20years ago. The city suburban has grown vastly in last 20years. Suburbans like Ayyodhiyapattinam, Karuppur, Kannakurichi, Sivadhapuram, Area between NH 7 and NH 47 are now merged with the city. The bypass road has become city road.. So before starting or as part of the smart city mission city boundary should be expanded. I have attached proposal for new boundary below. This will bring integrated development.
For smart city- salem
Smart transport system in the city
Footpaths for pedestrians and parks are much needed
Wide roads to reduce the traffic
Fly overs are needed in many junctions to de-congest city traffic
launched an ambitious "Smart Cities Mission"
1. Enough recreations should be created
2. Multi level parking in Central bustand area, Old bus stand and Junction areas.
3. Satellite busstands at the city outskirts
4. A trade centre
5. Widening primary roads in the city like junction main road etc..,