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*U20 Mayoral Summit starts at Ahmedabad*

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Chandigarh, July 7:- Sh. Anup Gupta, Mayor , Chandigarh presented major digital initiatives of Chandīgarh which are impacting lives of citizen and promoting better lives during 1st session of the U20 Mayoral Summit under India’s G20 presidency held today at Ahmedabad.

  During the presentation, the Mayor presented details about over speed detection, CCTV surveillance, Intelligent Traffic Management System, Adaptive Traffic Control System, Video analytics and Automatic Number Plate Recognition System.

He also explained that all these systems are integrated with Integrated Command and Control Centre of Chandigarh Smart City. Integrated command and control center (ICCC) has been implemented to provide safety and security to our citizen, efficient service deliveries and sustainable growth. This state of the art command center is integrated with major citizen services including E-governance, Solid waste Door to door garbage collection, Public Bike sharing, Streetlights, Chandigarh Transport Undertaking etc.. for the purpose of effective monitoring of services and data analysis. 

Impacts of these system were also detailed during the presentation. Surveillance system has significantly contributed to the resolution of approximately 334 criminal cases. The use of ICCC has also resulted in a remarkable, 75% reduction in the number of missing Persons of Interest (POI) through improved monitoring of door-to-door garbage collection vehicles. By analyzing data from the CTU bus pass usage, the system has successfully identified two new Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) stations. Additionally, the ICCC has facilitated effective service-level monitoring for the PBS project. The implementation of the ICCC has led to a decline in horticulture complaints as continuous reporting through the system has streamlined the process. Furthermore, the ICCC has played a role in enabling pension benefits for 11 differently-abled students. It has also optimized the load capacity of Solid Waste Management (SWM) door-to-door vehicles, resulting in more efficient operations. Lastly, the ICCC has accomplished the task of GIS mapping all pensioners, numbering over 24,000, as part of the vulnerable population mapping initiative.

He elaborated that the city has witnessed a significant 40% decrease in traffic violations, leading to improved road safety. Additionally, there has been a reduction of around 20% in the deployment of traffic police personnel due to the efficient functioning of the system. Moreover, the implementation of this system has resulted in a substantial decrease of 60 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. From a financial perspective, the city has witnessed savings of approximately INR 25 Lacs per month per junction where the Adaptive Traffic Control System is operational, as it effectively optimizes fuel consumption.

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Chandigarh, July 6:- City Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta will represent Chandigarh in the Urban20 (U20) Mayoral Summit under India’s G20 presidency on 7-8 July scheduled to be held at Ahmedabad.

The Mayor has reached at Ahmedabad today evening for the summit.

While sharing about the summit, the Mayor said that the Summit will be attended by more than 70 Mayors from across the world and about 25 Mayors from Indian cities will share the experiences of their respective city level actions and initiatives. The summit will also be attended by delegates representing various cities, knowledge partners, Indian and international organizations, academic institutes and dignitaries from the Government of India and the State Government.

He said that U20 is a city diplomacy initiative, comprising cities from G20 countries, emphasizing the role of cities in taking forward the global agenda for sustainable development through collaboration among cities. Ahmedabad is the U20 Chair for the current sixth cycle and is supported by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA).

The Mayor further said besides the deliberations among Mayors, one of the highlights of the Mayoral Summit will be four thematic sessions focusing on U20 priorities. Six white papers focusing on the six U20 priorities will also be released in these sessions by the dignitaries. Another exclusive session for Mayors will be a round table on climate finance led by U20 Conveners, UCLG and C40 and the cities of Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Ahmedabad.

He further informed that spotlight sessions are scheduled during the Summit to focus on aspects of urban resilience, city readiness for investments, inclusion, circular economy and data driven governance, showcasing the research and works being undertaken by organizations in various cities across India and the world.

He said the event will also host an exhibition showcasing India’s urban story, especially city level successes, notable projects and innovative initiatives. There will also be a screening of select films to help raise awareness about the multifaceted impacts of climate change on urban areas and vice versa, he added.

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