Grant Thornton provides a unique solution for the Namchi Smart City project
NewsletterGrant Thornton is modernising a Buddhist crematorium in the Aahley Gumpa area of Namchi and blended modernity while keeping the tradition alive
Our involvement
Being the smart city project management consultant, Grant Thornton in India has supported the Smart Cities Mission since 2014, when the government think tanks were still deliberating on its implementation. The Firm has been empanelled with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs since 2015 and currently, we are successfully taking the Mission forward in Nagpur, Jalandhar, Namchi, Gangtok, Tumakuru, Sagar and Varanasi.
Grant Thornton in India’s unique positioning
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One of the leading firms in the country with experience across the entire value chain of Smart Cities
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Experience of engaging with various Smart Cities in India
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We put together a tailored approach and work plan to ensure tangible delivery
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Where we make a difference
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Revolutionise public mobility
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Operational efficiency through technology
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Inclusiveness of society
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Aid development and dynamic economics
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Create lung spaces
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Improve city’s livability index
Our significant pillars for Smart Cities
Our plan of action
We aim to improve the livability index by focusing on:
Advanced ICT components Intervention
- Water and Sewerage
- Urban Transportation
- Sanitation
- Renewable Energy
Our best practices
The most promising Smart City initiatives connect governments, businesses and citizens to each other.
Some examples of the initiatives we took under various Smart City project management are as follows:
- Varanasi: Varanasi Control and Command Centre
- Nagpur: TenderSURE (Specification for Urban Road Execution): A project that aims to revitalise 50 km of important streets and roads in Area-Based Development (ABD) areas to international standards and create a vibrant public realm.
- Namchi: Integrated water supply distribution, management, conservation and rainwater harvesting
- Jalandhar: Building of a sports hub and allied infrastructure.
- Gangtok: Heritage park rejuvenation, central park development with focus on physically challenged people
Our insights
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Smart Cities Mission: A story of unique interventions
Our PublicationLeveraging its expertise in technology, Grant Thornton in India has been collaborating with the Government of India for the country’s transformation. This compendium features the work done by the Firm as a Project Management Consultant for seven smart cities.
