India is on the path of growth and development, every state
and its city is striving to keep the pace with changing trend of progress. Cities
accommodate nearly 31% of India's current population and contribute 63% of GDP
(Census 2011). Urban areas are expected to house 40% of India's population and
contribute 75% of India's GDP by 2030. This requires comprehensive development
of physical, institutional, social and economic infrastructure. This requirement
of growing India has led to the adoption of smart city concept. Involving every
state the vision for a smart city is innovative and revolutionary.
There are many strategic features which if implemented in
cities then life will become convenient and improvised. One such feature is
‘Retrofitting’ a very fancy name with a very modern concept, it will introduce
planning in an existing built-up area. Retrofitting is the process of modifying
something after it has been manufactured; this method will help to achieve
Smartcity. In simple words, it’s a process whereby renovation is done as per
the needs and demands without changing the very basic structure. If this gets
implemented then it can prove to be a great hack for many facilities and
amenities.
Like all the other states even Madhya Pradesh is in the race
too; Indore is one of the city nominated for the prestigious tag. If Indore
makes through then it will be very interesting as the commercial point of the
city, Rajwada would be revamped. As rebuilding the entire area from scratch is
not feasible.
What Linking road is to Mumbai, Rajwada is to Indore. This
zone of the city is always hustling and bustling with people and vendors and
buyers. Anyone who has ever visited Rajwada, the narrow lanes and bylanes will
observe that they are buzzing with life and commotion at the same time. It is
very important to make the whole of Rajwada market more seller and buyer
friendly.
The proposed plan is to develop proper drainage system,
water supply and put all the electricity cables underground. Some
of the streets will be declared as 'no-vehicle zone' and new parking areas will
be developed. The project will try to create new open spaces in the area under
the project. There are plans to develop heritage walk around heritage buildings
and structures.
Rajwada, is the landmark of the city, and if, it will
witness development under retrofitting it will also cover nearby markets,
streets, Krishnapura, Subhash Marg, Bada Ganpati, Sarafa, Khajuri Bazaar,
Jawahar Marg, Bajajkhana Chowk, Bartan Bazaar, Aada Bazaar, Sitlamata Bazaar
and PY Road. Rajwada retrofitting area: 674 acre with the capital investment area based retrofitting proposed is Rs.3.5
cr/ acre and total cost of retrofitting is estimated RS. 2,359 cr.
This is just a part of the entire plan and if Indore gets
through, then intelligent and smart living would be the order of the day. So if
you have any other suggestion then come forward and share your views and
reviews and contribute in the building of #IndoreSmartCity.
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