JAMMU, Sept 28: The Jammu Smart City won the Urban Environment category of the India Smart Cities Awards Contest (ISAC) 2022 for its successful e-mobility project, which includes the operation of eAutos and eRickshaws. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, attended the award ceremony at Indore, Madhya Pradesh, as the principal guest. The Smart Cities Mission of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs serves as the umbrella organisation for the India Smart Cities Award Contest. It honours and recognises the 100 Smart Cities’ cities, initiatives, and creative concepts that advance sustainable development.According to the official, Shivamogga (Karnataka) took first prize in the Urban Environment Project category, with Indore taking second, and the Jammu Smart City taking third. Out of the 75 plans submitted by 48 cities, the Jammu Smart City was chosen as the winner of the India Smart Cities Awards Contest category. According to sources, Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Development, presented the award to Rahul Yadav, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL).“The award comes as a testament to the Jammu Smart City Limited’s unwavering commitment to driving innovation in urban mobility and contributing to a greener, more sustainable urban landscape nationwide,” the official said, describing the honour as a “landmark achievement”. In the “vibrant city” of Jammu, the e-Mobility Project addresses urgent urban issues like traffic congestion, pollution, and a lack of transportation choices.“Emission-free transportation with a beneficial environmental impact are the eAutos and eRickshaws. The cost-effective operational dynamics of these electric vehicles set them apart, making both drivers and passengers prefer them, the official stated. Earlier, President Murmu predicted that by 2047, more than half of our people would reside in cities, and that cities’ combined GDP contribution would be greater than 80%. We must create a plan for the future and follow it, she said, keeping in mind the expanding requirements and aspirations of the cities and their inhabitants.
