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	[[Smart Cities Mission]] along with [[Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation]] ([[Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation\|AMRUT]]) and Urban Housing Mission was launched on 25 June 2015 under the leadership of Narendra Modi by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=122788\|title=Prime Minister launches Smart Cities, AMRUT, Urban Housing Missions\|website=pib.gov.in\|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref> Smart City Mission is one of the pet projects of Government of India wherein Government is aspiring to create 100 Smart cities in time to come. [[Surat]] Municipal Corporation (SMC) is selected on the list of 98 smart cities declared by the [[Government of India]] for the expansion of [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-releases-list-of-98-cities-for-smart-city-project/article7586751.ece\|title=Centre unveils list of 98 smart cities; UP, TN strike it rich\|last=Jeelani\|first=Mehboob\|date=2015-08-27\|work=The Hindu\|access-date=2019-12-01\|language=en-IN\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=126384\|title=List of 98 Cities selected under Smart Cities Mission\|website=pib.gov.in\|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/current/policy/list-of-98-smart-cities-released-by-govt-uttar-pradesh-tops-the-list/story/223177.html\|title=Govt announces 98 smart cities, UP tops the list- Business News\|website=www.businesstoday.in\|access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref> Surat is selected in the first round of selected 20 Smart Cities and has implemented as well as completed the largest number of projects under [[Smart Cities Mission\|Smart City Mission]].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/surat-tops-ranking-of-smart-cities-with-largest-number-of-projects-completed/articleshow/62548416.cms\|title=Surat tops ranking of smart cities with largest number of projects completed\|last=SHARMA\|first=NIDHI\|date=2018-01-18\|work=The Economic Times\|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref> It received an award by [[Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]], [[Government of India]] for its work in the areas of urban environment, mobility, transport and sustainable integrated development.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/surat-gets-city-award-for-implementation-of-projects-under-smart-city-mission/articleshow/64688171.cms\|title=Surat gets city award for implementation of projects under Smart City Mission {{!}} Surat News – Times of India\|last=Jun 22\|first=TNN {{!}} Updated\|last2=2018\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-01\|last3=Ist\|first3=15:37}}</ref> The objective of Surat Smart City is 'To promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of 'Smart Solutions'. Surat Smart City Development Limited (SSCDL) is formed as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the implementation of the Smart City projects at the city level. Surat Smart City Development Limited got incorporated on 31 March 2016		[[Smart Cities Mission]] along with [[Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation]] ([[Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation\|AMRUT]]) and Urban Housing Mission was launched on 25 June 2015 under the leadership of Narendra Modi by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=122788\|title=Prime Minister launches Smart Cities, AMRUT, Urban Housing Missions\|website=pib.gov.in\|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref> Smart City Mission is one of the pet projects of Government of India wherein Government is aspiring to create 100 Smart cities in time to come. [[Surat]] Municipal Corporation (SMC) is selected on the list of 98 smart cities declared by the [[Government of India]] for the expansion of [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-releases-list-of-98-cities-for-smart-city-project/article7586751.ece\|title=Centre unveils list of 98 smart cities; UP, TN strike it rich\|last=Jeelani\|first=Mehboob\|date=2015-08-27\|work=The Hindu\|access-date=2019-12-01\|language=en-IN\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=126384\|title=List of 98 Cities selected under Smart Cities Mission\|website=pib.gov.in\|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/current/policy/list-of-98-smart-cities-released-by-govt-uttar-pradesh-tops-the-list/story/223177.html\|title=Govt announces 98 smart cities, UP tops the list- Business News\|website=www.businesstoday.in\|access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref> Surat is selected in the first round of selected 20 Smart Cities and has implemented as well as completed the largest number of projects under [[Smart Cities Mission\|Smart City Mission]].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/surat-tops-ranking-of-smart-cities-with-largest-number-of-projects-completed/articleshow/62548416.cms\|title=Surat tops ranking of smart cities with largest number of projects completed\|last=SHARMA\|first=NIDHI\|date=2018-01-18\|work=The Economic Times\|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref> It received an award by [[Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]], [[Government of India]] for its work in the areas of urban environment, mobility, transport and sustainable integrated development.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/surat-gets-city-award-for-implementation-of-projects-under-smart-city-mission/articleshow/64688171.cms\|title=Surat gets city award for implementation of projects under Smart City Mission {{!}} Surat News – Times of India\|last=Jun 22\|first=TNN {{!}} Updated\|last2=2018\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-01\|last3=Ist\|first3=15:37}}</ref> The objective of Surat Smart City is 'To promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of 'Smart Solutions'. Surat Smart City Development Limited (SSCDL) is formed as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the implementation of the Smart City projects at the city level. Surat Smart City Development Limited got incorporated on 31 March 2016

	== Tie ups ==		== Tie ups ==

	* Microsoft Citynext Initiative has tied up with Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro so that it can grasp the sustainable growth of the cities in India. The first IT Smart City in India Under this initiative is Surat. Surat Municipal Corporation and Microsoft will together transform Surat into a smart city.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/Surat-ties-up-with-Microsoft-to-achieve-Smart-City-dream/article20934648.ece\|title=Surat ties up with Microsoft to achieve Smart City dream~~\|last=Bureau\|first=Our~~\|website=@businessline\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref>		* Microsoft Citynext Initiative has tied up with Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro so that it can grasp the [[sustainable growth]] of the cities in India. The first IT Smart City in India Under this initiative is Surat. Surat Municipal Corporation and Microsoft will together transform Surat into a smart city.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/Surat-ties-up-with-Microsoft-to-achieve-Smart-City-dream/article20934648.ece\|title=Surat ties up with Microsoft to achieve Smart City dream\|website=@businessline\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref>
	* Surat Municipal Corporation has also tied up with IBM in order to provide better citizen service with aid of IBM Smarter City program to help them address challenges like waste management, disaster management and citizen services.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/ibm-picks-surat-allahabad-vizag-among-16-global-locations-for-smart-cities-project/articleshow/47250982.cms?from=mdr\|title=IBM picks Surat, Allahabad & Vizag among 16 global locations for smart cities project\|date=2015-05-25\|work=The Economic Times\|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref>		* Surat Municipal Corporation has also tied up with IBM in order to provide better citizen service with aid of IBM Smarter City program to help them address challenges like waste management, disaster management and citizen services.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/ibm-picks-surat-allahabad-vizag-among-16-global-locations-for-smart-cities-project/articleshow/47250982.cms?from=mdr\|title=IBM picks Surat, Allahabad & Vizag among 16 global locations for smart cities project\|date=2015-05-25\|work=The Economic Times\|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref>

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[[Smart Cities Mission]] along with [[Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation]] ([[Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation|AMRUT]]) and Urban Housing Mission was launched on 25 June 2015 under the leadership of Narendra Modi by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=122788|title=Prime Minister launches Smart Cities, AMRUT, Urban Housing Missions|website=pib.gov.in|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref> Smart City Mission is one of the pet projects of Government of India wherein Government is aspiring to create 100 Smart cities in time to come. [[Surat]] Municipal Corporation (SMC) is selected on the list of 98 smart cities declared by the [[Government of India]] for the expansion of [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-releases-list-of-98-cities-for-smart-city-project/article7586751.ece|title=Centre unveils list of 98 smart cities; UP, TN strike it rich|last=Jeelani|first=Mehboob|date=2015-08-27|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-12-01|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=126384|title=List of 98 Cities selected under Smart Cities Mission|website=pib.gov.in|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/current/policy/list-of-98-smart-cities-released-by-govt-uttar-pradesh-tops-the-list/story/223177.html|title=Govt announces 98 smart cities, UP tops the list- Business News|website=www.businesstoday.in|access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref> Surat is selected in the first round of selected 20 Smart Cities and has implemented as well as completed the largest number of projects under [[Smart Cities Mission|Smart City Mission]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/surat-tops-ranking-of-smart-cities-with-largest-number-of-projects-completed/articleshow/62548416.cms|title=Surat tops ranking of smart cities with largest number of projects completed|last=SHARMA|first=NIDHI|date=2018-01-18|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref> It received an award by [[Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]], [[Government of India]] for its work in the areas of urban environment, mobility, transport and sustainable integrated development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/surat-gets-city-award-for-implementation-of-projects-under-smart-city-mission/articleshow/64688171.cms|title=Surat gets city award for implementation of projects under Smart City Mission {{!}} Surat News – Times of India|last=Jun 22|first=TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2018|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-01|last3=Ist|first3=15:37}}</ref> The objective of Surat Smart City is 'To promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of 'Smart Solutions'. Surat Smart City Development Limited (SSCDL) is formed as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the implementation of the Smart City projects at the city level. Surat Smart City Development Limited got incorporated on 31 March 2016

== Tie ups ==

* Microsoft Citynext Initiative has tied up with Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro so that it can grasp the sustainable growth of the cities in India. The first IT Smart City in India Under this initiative is Surat. Surat Municipal Corporation and Microsoft will together transform Surat into a smart city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/Surat-ties-up-with-Microsoft-to-achieve-Smart-City-dream/article20934648.ece|title=Surat ties up with Microsoft to achieve Smart City dream|last=Bureau|first=Our|website=@businessline|language=en|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref>
* Surat Municipal Corporation has also tied up with IBM in order to provide better citizen service with aid of IBM Smarter City program to help them address challenges like waste management, disaster management and citizen services.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/ibm-picks-surat-allahabad-vizag-among-16-global-locations-for-smart-cities-project/articleshow/47250982.cms?from=mdr|title=IBM picks Surat, Allahabad & Vizag among 16 global locations for smart cities project|date=2015-05-25|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref>

== Projects ==
Surat Municipal Corporation has set a special purpose vehicle (SPV), Surat Smart City Development Limited (SSCDL) for implementing the developing projects. It has completed 53 works worth Rs. 1204 crores within two years out of total 76 projects worth Rs. 2988 crores.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/53-smart-city-works-worth-rs1200-crore-completed-in-two-years/articleshow/71767738.cms|title=Surat: 53 Smart City works worth Rs 1,200 crore completed in two years {{!}} Surat News – Times of India|last=Oct 26|first=TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-01|last3=Ist|first3=12:30}}</ref> Few amongst the various projects launched by SSCDL are as below

=== Integrated Traffic and Mobility Administration Centre ===
This centre caters various departments which are involved in management of the city traffic such as [[Bus rapid transit|BRTS]], city bus, traffic police, RTO, fire, emergency services, etc. IT applications present with these agencies helps them coordinate with each other and manage traffic operations. SMC also as a transit system for [[BRTS in India|BRTS]] and city bus that shows real time vehicle location and other required information. Adoptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) in BRTS, and CCTV cameras will extend in all the major locations along with IT-MAC. The centre is assumed to be a single stop source in resolving all the issues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://egov.eletsonline.com/2018/05/surat-transforming-as-smart-and-sustainable-city/|title=Vijay Rupani : Surat Transforming as Smart and Sustainable City|last=Network|first=Elets News|date=2018-05-19|website=eGov Magazine|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref>

=== Incubation Centre ===
SSCDL has created a Incubation Centre. The Incubation Centre was inaugurated on January 31, 2019 at SEPC Building in Udhna. It was set up at a cost of Rs. 2 crores SMC and SSCDL has setup an institution named AIC SURATi iLAB Foundation to promote culture of innovation, trade facilitation and startups under Smart Cities Mission. SURATi iLAB has 18 partners including [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology]], [[AURO University|Auro University]] and SETU Foundation. It proposes to help semi-skilled and skilled job seekers in various trades.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/incubation-centre-set-up-at-rs-2-crore-becomes-functional/articleshow/67802274.cms|title=Incubation centre set up at Rs 2 crore becomes functional {{!}} Surat News – Times of India|last=Feb 2|first=Himanshu Bhatt {{!}} TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-01|last3=Ist|first3=7:33}}</ref> The authorities assume that creation of similar infrastructure shall help in promoting the Start Up Ecosystem in the City and shall contribute in the Digital India Initiative. Recently the same centre had organised a 24 hour Surat all-round technology hackathon on September 27 and 28. The aim behind organising this Hackthon was to encourage startups from various sectors and to get solutions for city's various problems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/smc-to-organize-hackathon/articleshow/71226618.cms|title=Surat civic body to organize hackathon {{!}} Surat News – Times of India|last=Sep 21|first=TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-01|last3=Ist|first3=12:57}}</ref>

=== SUMAN eye (CCTV Network) ===
SSCDL proposed to implement CCTV Based Surveillance System, "Suman Eye" with a view to monitor the civic facilities and services across Surat City with an objective to improve the service delivery more proactively. Moreover, "Suman Eye Project" also intends to improve the safety and security at Bus Stations, Gardens, Suman High schools and Municipal Board schools.

The Suman Eye Project will cover following locations for monitoring (Taken from the Tender Copy of Project)

# Municipal Board Schools
# Suman High School
# BRTS Bus Stops
# Public Parks
# Infrastructure Construction Site
# Water works
# Water Distribution Plants
# Overloaded container spots
# Water logging spots

The Suman Eye Project composes of below mentioned broad components

# 2 MP IR IP Dome camera
# 2 MP IR IP Bullet Camera
# 2 MP IR IP Vandal Proof Dome Camera
# 2 MP IR IP Vandal Proof Bullet Camera
# 2 MP IR IP PTZ Camera
# Network Video Recorder
# Video Management Software
# Server, Storage, Network Switch and other Data Centre Equipment's
# Pole, cable and other related accessories

== Awards and accolades ==
SSCDL is incidental in launch of various e- Governance and m-Governance projects which have been recognised at national/international level. Below is Partial list of Awards presented to SSCDL:

* SSCDL bags three Smart Urbanization Awards by Smart Cities Counsil of India at Bengaluru.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/sscdl-bags-three-smart-urbanization-awards/articleshow/71301055.cms|title=SSCDL bags three Smart Urbanization Awards {{!}} Surat News – Times of India|last=Sep 26|first=TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-01|last3=Ist|first3=11:40}}</ref>
* Business World Smart Cities Award 2016 (winner) for SMC Mobile App<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bwsmartcities.businessworld.in/article/Recognizing-The-Excellence-/03-02-2017-112423|title=Recognizing The Excellence|website=BW SC|language=en|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref>
* Surat Smart City has been selected for the City Award for "great momentum" in implementation of projects under India Smart City Awards by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/real-estate/surat-selected-winner-for-city-award-bhopal-and-ahmedabad-joint-winners-of-innovative-idea-award-2614101.html|title=Surat selected winner for City Award; Bhopal and Ahmedabad joint winners of Innovative Idea Award|website=Moneycontrol|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/surat-gets-city-award-for-implementation-of-projects-under-smart-city-mission/articleshow/64688171.cms|title=Surat gets city award for implementation of projects under Smart City Mission {{!}} Surat News – Times of India|last=Jun 22|first=TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2018|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-01|last3=Ist|first3=15:37}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/surat-to-receive-city-award-under-india-smart-cities-award-2018-1529571366-1|title=Surat to receive 'City Award' under India Smart Cities Award 2018|date=2018-06-21|website=Jagranjosh.com|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* https://www.suratsmartcity.com

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