Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri. Manohar Lal Khattar visited Karimnagar Smart City on 24th January and inaugurated 4 prominent projects working in the sector of education, solid waste management and social infrastructure.
Projects Inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister
- Development of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium: This ₹22 crore project includes a commercial complex, renovation of the indoor hall, modern toilets, parking area, and landscaping, providing an inclusive space for recreation and sports.
- Multi-purpose School Park: Spread over 5.96 acres, this ₹12.35 crore park has a walking track, musical fountain, and recreational facilities, providing a vibrant public space for families.
- 24×7 Water Supply: This ₹18 crore initiative has introduced a new water distribution network in the Housing Board Colony, increasing efficiency and accessibility in water management for residents.
- Social Infrastructure in Schools and smart classrooms in govt schools: Renovations carried out at a cost of ₹9.20 crore, such as construction of toilet blocks, compound walls, borewells, and sports facilities, ensure a better learning environment for students in 27 govt schools. Also, smart classrooms developed in 53 govt schools in Karimnagar to enhance the learning methodology in the city.
Karimnagar Smart City has implemented 50 projects worth ₹1,117 crore. Of these, 36 projects worth ₹884 crore have been completed, and 14 projects worth ₹233 crore are under implementation. These initiatives contribute to key areas such as smart mobility, water supply, sanitation, and social infrastructure. These projects from Karimnagar Smart City are multi-sectoral projects working towards enhancing the ease of living for the citizens. Under the mission, various multi-sectoral projects were developed such as projects worth ₹ 480 cr in Smart Mobility, ₹ 402 cr in Water Supply and Sanitation, etc.
Smart classrooms have been developed in 53 government schools, and improved infrastructure and sports facilities have been provided in 27 schools. These efforts ensure a modern learning environment for students and empower them with e-learning tools. Over 1 lakh metric tons of legacy waste has been processed under the bio-mining project, reflecting the city’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium has been transformed into a world-class sports facility, with structures including cycle tracks, skating rinks, basketball courts and parking areas, among others.
Many officials from the Smart City and the Director, MoHUA was also present during the inauguration.
Launched in 2015 Smart Cities Mission aims to enhance the ease of living in our 100 cities and strengthen our economy through ease of doing business. These projects will play an important role in the sustainable development of our cities. These 100 smart cities are constantly making efforts to use technology for better urban management.
