Aurangabad, a City situated in Maharashtra stands at the confluence of Ancient Cultural Heritage and Rapid Modernization. Aurangabad, One of the largest urban agglomerates in the western region of India, has evolved into a swiftly developing industrial power house with a strong investment potential. Aurangabad has now emerged into an epicenter of urban and social progress in the region due to its strategic positioning amongst the various growth centers of Maharashtra.Aurangabad is completely ready to resolve the various infrastructural challenges faced by its citizens by implementation of various “Smart” interventions and transforming them into revolutionary opportunities.

The Ministry of Urban Development has shortlisted Aurangabad as one of the 100 cities to be developed as a Smart City under the “SMART Cities Mission”. Aurangabad Municipal Corporation is in the process of formulating its Smart City Proposal for participation in the Stage 2 of the Smart City Challenge.

The dynamic citizens of Aurangabad are hereby requested to voice their opinions/suggestions for creating a unique Smart City blueprint for Aurangabad.

The citizens may post their views regarding municipal and allied civic services such as:

• Water
• Electricity Supply
• Sanitation
• Solid waste management
• Rapid and well-connected Urban Transport
• Quality Education
• Specialized Healthcare
• City wide Surveillance
• Security Infrastructure
• Robust Digital Connectivity
• Affordable Housing

The citizens are encouraged to identify the problem areas and suggest various necessary interventions required to transform Aurangabad into a world class Smart City!

Please provide your suggestions by 25th November, 2015.