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Handbook of Research on the Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Achieving Civic Engagement and Social Justice in Smart Cities
It is a scheme of Central Government of India to provide adequate supply of water, proper sewerage connection, rejuvenation of water bodies for urban settlement.
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Fostering Civic Engagement in Smart Cities: An Opportunity for Public Libraries in India
Mariam Bhanu (Central University of Tamil Nadu, India) and V. K. Dhanyasree (Central University of Tamil Nadu, India)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 15
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8363-0.ch021
Abstract
Smart cities are modern concepts that aim to provide better living conditions to their citizens by creating a sustainable environment. Citizens are the key partners behind the development of a smart city. They have to be aware about the civic duties and responsibilities towards the community. In this chapter, the authors analyze the concept of smart cities and what are the issues and challenges in India for developing a smart city. The authors also examine various civic engagement initiatives by the government of India. The objective of this chapter is to find the role played by public libraries in creating smarter communities and how they will help in promoting civic engagement activities.
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