Government of India announced the selected list of 20 cities which are to be taken up for development as smart cities in Round 1 of Smart city challenge. Unfortunately, Ranchi did not make to the top 20 cities which were selected for funding in the financial year 2015-16.

However, Ranchi has been provided second chance as it is nominated as one of the 23 Fast Track cities on the basis of the Smart City Proposal submitted in Round 1 under the Smart City Mission of the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Government of India (GoI). Now, we are required to resubmit an upgraded proposal before 15th April 2016 on this fast-track program. Those proposals which achieve the benchmark set by the winning cities in Round 1 will become eligible for funding on accelerated basis in 2016-17 as fast-track smart city.

MoUD; Government of India has made some valuable suggestions in order to improve the proposal which along with the main proposal which is being uploaded on mygov.in website for citizen’s comments.

Ranchi Municipal Corporation wants the smart city proposal to be a proposal for the people of the people and by the people. RMC urges the citizens of Ranchi to share their opinions and ideas to make the Ranchi Proposal more valuable. Your valuable suggestions can bring significant transformation to your city and improve the life of citizens.

Please share your ideas to make Ranchi – A credible Smart City.

Ranchi Smart City Proposal