Lecture on “Roadmap for Jammu Smart City”.

Lecture on “Roadmap for Jammu Smart City”.

Jammu (July 07, 2018)

Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) J&K Regional Branch was organized a lecture on “Roadmap for Jammu Smart City” on July 7, 2018, which was attended by IIPA members, officers of JMC, JDA, Town Planning Organization, PWD, PHE and other departments. Sh. Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Jammu was the key resource person and Shri Sanjeev Verma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu was the Chief Guest. Dr. Ashok Bhan, Patron, IIPA presided over the function.
Sh Ramesh Kumar in his lecture highlighted the role of urbanization in the holistic development of the country and to focus on this development, he emphasized the need to take care of unplanned growth. While sharing his comments, he mentioned the role of citizen engagement in developing Jammu as the Heritage city. He also mentioned about the specific action plans being developed for the development of old city area in Jammu and some initiatives being undertaken for the city as a whole. He also mentioned about some bottlenecks in carrying forward these plans on which the work is already in progress.
Shri Sanjeev Verma in his address highlighted the various aspects of a smart city. While deliberating some steps specifically with regards to Jammu, he pointed out a number of initiatives as a part of Smart City project. He also suggested that regular meetings with regards to the progress in Smart city project be conducted.
Dr. Ashok Bhan in his presidential remarks expressed his happiness over Jammu being identified as a smart city . In his presentation Dr. Bhan suggested a development model for Jammu with a focus on retrofitting, Redevelopment, Greenfields and Pancity development. He emphasized on achieving success with inclusivity and sustainability.
Earlier, Sh. Vinod Malhotra gave a background to Jammu as a Smart city. He also highlighted the broad features of various centrally sponsored schemes introduced by Central Government from time to time for integrated development of urban areas. Prof. Alka Sharma, Director Seminars presented a formal welcome address and conducted the proceedings and Honorary Secretary, IIPA Sh. J B S Johar presented the formal vote of thanks.