Sustainable Smart Cities in India: Challenges and Future Perspectives (Original Price € 249.99)

Book Details

• Author: Poonam Sharma, Swati Rajput

• Publisher: Springer

• Edition: First Edition

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 568

• Release Date: 01-12-2019

• ISBN: 9783030111403

• Language: English

• Package Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 1.6 inches

About the Book

This comprehensive volume presents an in-depth analysis of the multi-faceted approach required to build and sustain smart cities in India. Drawing from a wide array of interdisciplinary literature and ground-level research, the book covers the critical pillars of smart city development, including management, governance, policy, technological innovation, community engagement, infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability.

Structured across five detailed sections, it explores challenges and opportunities in urbanization, examines the use of ICT, GIS, and remote sensing for city planning, and delves into energy, disaster management, and sustainable growth. Special focus is also given to water management, transport infrastructure, healthcare, urban mobility, environmental concerns, and inclusive urban development.

The content is both theoretical and practical, offering valuable insights for scholars, government officials, urban planners, policy makers, and research students involved in the smart city mission. It reflects the emerging discourse and ongoing efforts to balance technological advancement with social equity and environmental stewardship in urban India.

With contributions from more than 80 researchers and case studies from various Indian cities, this book serves as a critical academic and practical resource for understanding the evolving landscape of smart urban development.

About the Author / Editor

Poonam Sharma is an Associate Professor of Geography at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi. With over two decades of experience, her academic expertise spans environmental studies, urban geography, smart cities, development studies, and statistical applications in geography. She is actively engaged in postgraduate supervision and has authored several research papers and the book Structure and Growth of Mega Cities: An Inter-industry Analysis. As a contributor to the MHRD–UGC’s e-PG Pathshala project, she is also known for her leadership in organizing national and international academic events.

Swati Rajput, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, specializes in urban environment, agriculture, and tourism studies. A gold medallist from the University of Delhi and recipient of the N.S. Pradhan Award, she has authored several textbooks and published extensively on food security and urban development. As a Principal Investigator in Delhi University's Innovation Project, she is also associated with e-PG Pathshala and has served as a National Resource Person for MHRD–UNFPA, producing e-learning content and video lectures for nationwide educational initiatives.