Authors : Samuel Mores Geddam; Kiran mai Yanamala

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8103791

Abstract : The statistics are very clear that Urbanization is present and inevitable. Urbanization has its own merits and demerits. Increasing Urbanization is posing various challenges and creating problems today. However, the same Urbanization can be a source of solutions that our world is facing today. With proper urban planning, a lot of problems are associated with urbanization can be avoided and mitigated. The discussions in The UN- Habitat New Urban Agenda III Conference, majority have agreed to the ‘Smart City Model’ as a solution to the problems faced by urbanization. India’s Smart Cities Mission is efficient to promote sustainable and inclusive development. The study shall discuss how the Smart Cities Mission and UN New Urban Agenda contributes to urbanization and sustainability issues. The study also developed a model to ascertain significant parameters which shall provide a direction for future researches.

Keywords : UN-Habitat New Urban Agenda III, Smart Cities Mission, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Framework, Urbanization.