Integrated transport systems can make cities smarter
Sharath Chowdary The government is working towards creating 100 smart cities in the country, but this can happen only when people choose to live smartly. Integrated public transport system helps to decongest roads, reduce parking problems, bring down the pollution levels and most importantly nurture the economy of the citizens as well as the country. In order to make Hyderabad a global smart city, it is the responsibility of the people to opt for integrated public transport system. Urban dwellers should reduce the use of private cars to ease traffic congestion. They should cultivate the habit of choosing public transport or riding bicycles while going to work, Stephen Yarwood, Urban Futurist and Former Mayor of Australian city Adelaide told The Dollar Business Bureau. ...
Britain offers thumbs-up to Telanganas Smart City project
The Dollar Business Bureau Dominic Asquith, British High Commissioner to India, has expressed his country’s intent to be a part of the Smart-City project in the state of Telangana. A release shared by Telangana government, mentions minister KT Rama Rao, Minister for IT, Industries, MA & UD, NRI affairs as saying that the foreign envoy was briefed about the initiatives of the government in smart city projects. The commissioner was quoted as appreciating TS-iPass, an initiative that simplifies certification and setting up of industrial projects. TS-iPass (Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self Certification System), is a single-click system that enables industries to seek approval, inspection, grievances, and incentives of their industrial certifications. iPass is a first in the country that accepts ...
Taiwanese firms willing to explore Indian market
The Dollar Business Bureau Technology companies from Taiwan are optimistic about the Indian market, specifically the Smart City project and are exploring business opportunities in the country. Speaking at an event in New Delhi on Tuesday, Scott Yang, Deputy Executive Director, Taiwan External Trade Development Council, said that FDI in India has increased considerably over the past two years, which is grabbing the attention of companies across the globe. Several companies from Taiwan shared brief presentations about their products at the event. “The Government of India’s Smart City project offers huge opportunity for collaboration between Taiwan and India," he added. To explore business opportunity in India, around 47 Taiwanese companies have been participating in the 2nd Smart Cities India 2016 Expo, which is from May ...
India, US for high-level bilateral investment treaty
The Dollar Business Bureau India and the United States are likely to enter into a high-level Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) aimed at creating ‘ease of doing business’ environment in India. This was informed by Richard Verma, US Ambassador to India, in his address at the annual general meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce (ACHAM). “We are working on a high-level BIT to make sure that any such treaty is of very high quality,” said the US Ambassador in his address. Both sides are working very hard towards the assessment of the high-level BIT in boosting the investors’ confidence, he added. And, the newly reconstituted strategic and the commercial dialogue is expected to be held in Washington soon, he informed. ...
