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The objective of Smart Cities mission is to drive economic growth, improve the quality of living
                 of the people by developing local areas and blending technology and AI that could lead to smart
                 outcomes.





                    AI could help reduce the 30% of traffic caused by drivers searching for parking.



                 Benefits of Smart Cities
                 Following are some of the benefits of Smart Cities:
                   They have data-driven and more effective decision-making standards.

                    Smart Cities have smart street lights. The lighting can be customised as per the activities on the
                    street.

                    Parking sensors  provide  real-time  information  about  the  free  parking  spaces to  make  it
                    hassle-free.
                   Garbage sensors equipped trucks are used for automatic waste collection.

                   They have an adequate water supply.
                   They have better transportation facilities.

                   It improves economic growth opportunities.
                     The public utilities are very efficient.

                   They have smart and more efficient energy grids.
                   They have a centralised camera surveillance system that monitors the whole city.
                 Challenges of Establishing Smart Cities

                 Smart Cities offer many benefits to its residents but there are many challenges in establishing it.
                 Some of them are:

                   Financial challenges due to lack of proper funds.

                   Growing population.
                   Digital security issues.
                   Lack of high-speed Internet facility and connectivity issues.

                   Lack of digital awareness among residents.

                   Technological challenges with coverage and capacity.
                   Difficulty in implementing government's policies and legislation.
                 Smart Highway

                 A smart highway features green spaces with plants and trees along the road. If space is limited,
                 vertical  gardens  can  be  used.  The  system  provides  SMS  alerts  for  traffic  updates  and  medical
                 emergencies. Other key features include the absence of red lights, no parking issues, and a sound
                 and air pollution-free environment


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