India is rolling out one of the world’s largest urban transformation initiatives in its Smart Cities Mission. Started in 2015, the scheme plans to make 100 cities ‘smart’ equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, sustainable measures, efficient management and better quality of life. The smart cities in India are implementing tech, data and innovation to address the urban challenges such as “city influx congestion traffic pollution Water management, sewerage and waste management, etc.” Ahmedabad, Gujarat Ahmedabad is one of the early pickers in Gujarat for the Smart City drive in India. Intelligent traffic signals and live traffic monitoring have improved traffic flow. Digital meters are used to track water usage with accuracy in homes. Data from multiple services is aggregated to a central hub for guidance and routine activities. Incorporating established ways of collection and segregation of waste makes the process smoother. Since the establishment of BRTS, the buses have become easier and more convenient for commuters. In the Sabarmati, the old riverbanks were redesigned as open spaces that are used by people. But here, life in the city took a turn for the mundane. Here, decision-making is done online. Step into one future-forward spot in Gujarat where traditional culture and modern technology coexist peacefully. Pune, Maharashtra Located in Maharashtra, Pune has emerged as a bright spot in India’s smart city initiative. This is a better place to drive because traffic lights react to real-time information. E-governance is embedded in the system and helps to make daily life easier via the internet. Waste is collected from households and then taken to an appropriate waste control centre, where it is processed intelligently. Riding bikes is now safer because of the lanes placed next to the bus improvements. One app at a time, people find getting help easier now. Like classrooms wired for speed,