The Smart City Challenge Stage 2: Smart City Proposal Varanasi

Varanasi, known as one of the oldest cities of India, while positioning itself as the world's cultural and spiritual destination, aspires to leverage its place as the soul of India through inclusive and innovative solutions that enhance quality of life. In order to do this, it prioritises conservation and upgradation of Ganga Ghats, temples and monuments. The city plans to further facilitate and encourage Banaras Ghanrana and other classical music. Some of the initiatives it would take for its citizens would be to; provide basic services while ensuring their delivery and maintenance, restore wells and ponds, bring back to life open spaces and ensure disaster preparedness.