Smart City Challenge Round 4: Smart City Proposal Bareilly

The vision for Bareilly Smart City is evolved on the basis of reconnaissance survey of city, citizen’s suggestions & discussion with public representatives, civil society organizations and the bureaucrats keeping in mind the aspirations of all the interested parties and holistic development of city. Significant numbers (32% participants) have suggested to focus on citizen services with improvement in infrastructure, Bareilly’s identical economy (30% participants) i.e Zari-Zardosi along with improved citizen services and sustainable development. Bareilly a manufacturing and export center for handicrafts which also provides employment and better future for craftsmen & its dependents who are engaged in the activities. Near around 30% population (2.7 lakh out of 9.05 lakh) is involved in handicrafts activities. Public transport system development with ICT based Traffic management (25% participants) and provision of sustainable infrastructure (13% participant) was another big concern for the citizen of Bareilly. "Zari India Limited Company" has been established for corporative based support to Zari Industry. Smart City initiative will encourage more business activity related to Zari industry. Based on the citizen suggestion and requirement of the city the vision for Bareilly Smart City is developed as- “Bareilly envisions for integrated and inclusive development with sustainable growth of Handicraft Industry"