Japan's Itochu to bring AI bus optimization to Taiwan smart city
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Trading house prepares pilot programs, angling for slice of government investment
Japanese trading house Itochu is joining a smart city project in the southern Taiwan city of Tainan, trialing AI systems for transportation and energy data management with an eye toward winning bigger business.
Itochu was the sole contract winner among bids on a smart city project in the Shalun area being developed by the Tainan government and others. The early-stage contract is worth 10.8 million New Taiwan dollars ($332,000).
IN: Meghalaya government scraps first phase of smart city road project
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The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government has cancelled the first phase of the smart city road project due to feasibility concerns. They are now planning a new proposal using state funds to improve important city roads.
The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government has decided to cancel the first phase of the smart city road project due to feasibility issues. This announcement was made by the Deputy Chief Minister in charge of urban and municipal affairs Sniawbhalang Dhar on July 12.
KE: Kiambu injects Sh10bn to elevate Thika into smart industrial city
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Governor Wamatangi said a raft of developments have been lined up towards achieving the status
In Summary:
- Governor Kimani Wamatangi said a raft of developments have been lined up towards achieving the smart city over the next few year.
- They include infrastructure, water, health, education, trade, and other necessary initiatives to ensure the town matches city status.
The Kiambu county government is injecting Sh10 billion towards elevation of Thika as an industrial smart City.
PK: Land record digitization in Islamabad on cards
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Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Punjab Land and Revenue Authority (PLRA) signed accords for digitization of land record in the federal capital.
Under these agreements, all sites in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) will be digitized within three months, with 25 ICT sites set to go live by August 14, 2024.
IN: Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal: Smart City Mission
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Under the Smart City Mission, 70 projects costing Rs 940 crore have been completed in Bhopal Smart City.
The Central Government had issued the guideline of Smart City Mission on 25 July 2015. Under this, 100 cities of the country were selected on the basis of competition.
The main objectives of the Smart City Mission were the proper development of cities, economic reform and improvement in the lifestyle of citizens.