The Prime Minister is keen on rejuvenating Indian cities as urban centres and Bhubaneswar is a magnificent example of how a city preserves its cultural heritage while modernising itself, said Satyananda Acharya of JD Centre of Arts on Saturday here.
Under the Smart City programme, the Union Government will provide cooperation in the fields of conservation and modernisation of cities, as well as art, culture, academics and monuments, he said. Comparing Bhubaneswar with other cities, he said the former is the only city which has lush green forests and a clean environment. Bhubaneswar surrounds of 161 sqkm with 9.74 lakh citizens, besides employees and students from outside. The proposed plan for Smart City has divided into seven zones as lake Zone, Khandagiri, laxmisagar, Heritage, South City, Infocity and City Centre District zone. The work will start from City Center District which is from Rajmahal to Vanivihar followed by other district zone of the Smart City.
Components to create a Smart City with good architect, infrastructure, drainage, traffic and transportation system and child friendly environment will be created, he informed.
looking into people’s sentiment on monuments care and protection, the approach to Bhubaneswar Smart City development plan will be evaluated on the same count, said architect Akhiyan Bohemia.