The representatives of NORDIC countries have come forward to assist Ghaziabad in its bid to be included in the “Smart City” list. Earlier, Ghaziabad city has failed to be included in the list three times in a row for one or other shortcomings.
Out of 19 cities, 10 cities are to be selected to be included in the Smart City list from all over the country. This is the last opportunity for this city to participate, if this time is not included, this city would remain out and won't be eligible to participate forever, said Sanjay Chauhan, the coordinator of Smart City presentation team.
The Ghaziabad Municipal Commissioner CP Singh said, “On November 20, the representatives of NORDIC countries including Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Greenland and Faroe Iceland visited Ghaziabad, deliberated with us on certain issues. They assured us that they will help us for the cause.”
Since NORDIC is an international agency to fund and provide consultations to needy countries and cities, it contains a wide global network. They specialize in funding and giving impetus to the upliftment of the cities for which Ghaziabad is in dire need.
“ In addition to helping Ghaziabad, the NORDIC innovation mainly of Northern European countries will assist Surat and Udaipur cities also. It was fruitful initial meeting further meeting would be conducted shortly and I hope this time Ghaziabad would get its due share with its past glory of northern India's most industrial town “ added the Municipal Commissioner.