In a bid to shed light on the state of smart city initiatives in the captivating region of Jammu & Kashmir, renowned research and consulting firm StratFlare Global has unveiled a comprehensive report titled “Evaluating Smart City Initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir: “A Study of Effectiveness, Challenges, and Local Context.” This cutting-edge research will delve into the intricate complexities of urban development in the most scenic yet complicated landscape of one of India.
The proceedings of the report using results acquired through careful analysis by field observers reflect the multi-faceted advancement and enduring issues in all the sectors considered. But as the case with the other areas where there were noticeable efforts to improve the situation through improvement of amenities and infrastructure, the longstanding problems with education, health services, and job creation are hardly addressed. Next to observable many changes such as patchwork of roads in Jammu and Srinagar as down the way there are some other less visible issues like transportation, power supply and public safety matter the most.
The report benefits from the expertise of a distinguished team of authors, each bringing unique insights to the table:
• Dr. Ghulam Sarwar Naqash, who was a previous Director of Horticulture/Floriculture in Kashmir, has provided the information about agricultural and horticulture sectors.
• Mr. Peer Manzoor Ahmed, JKAS, also educates the listeners about policy formulation and strategic planning through his 20 years of government work.
• Mr. Peer Manzoor who is a cybersecurity specialist, as well as a founding director of StratFlare Global, provides cutting-edge strategies for the proper utilization of the online world.
• Mr. Mamoudou Sissoko, a Program Associate at StratFlare Global, is vocal about social change and global relations issues by bringing a global perspective to the group.
These two groups work in concert providing an integrated analysis of the strategic environment and smart city projects in Jammu & Kashmir. The report comprises the opinions of farmers to IT professionals, and it is clever enough to distinguish anti-city myths from the real problems that the region faces while doing urban developement.
In the face of such challenges, the report gives hope and recommendations which are workable for a better future. Through a funding scheme where strategic critical infrastructure investments are the priority, promoting public-private partnerships, youth and general community engagement, and opening up for innovation are going to make up for the realization of sustainable urban development in Jammu & Kashmir.
The research report that carries the title of “Studying Smart City Initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir” has now been published, and can be accessed via Figshare, one of the most reputable academic and research content platforms.
The unveiling of this comprehensive research report marks a significant milestone in the ongoing discourse surrounding smart city initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir. As stakeholders and policymakers deliberate on the findings and recommendations, there lies a profound opportunity to steer urban development in the region towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.
