Pursuant to the thirst by the Central Government, a lot seems to be happening towards building Smart Cities all over.  This is fine.  More than Cities, I would only too happy and concerned if the entire developmental machinery focusses on rural sector.  Plan and progress with Smart Villages.  Draw up a serious plan and entrust local representatives like Zilla Panchayat Heads, Municipalities, MLAs and MLCs as also the MPs who promise but never remember.  Take for example MP Local Area Development Plans / Funds each year these public representatives are granted! It is grossly under-utilised if not mis-used!  CAG Reports for the past over twenty five years have produced a dismal performance of our people's representatives.  Where is Gram Swaraj?

Smart Cities in India