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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 flagship program of the Government of India which focuses on a technologically efficient community. The objective of this program is to transform the country into a digitally empowered society.
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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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Digital-Locker Services in India: An Assessment of User Adoption and Challenges
A campaign launched by the Government of India, which is a flagship program of the government with an objective to transform India into a digitally empowered society.
Published in Chapter: Digital-Locker Services in India: An Assessment of User Adoption and Challenges; From: Leveraging Digital Innovation for Governance, Public Administration, and Citizen Services: Emerging Research and Opportunities
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Opportunities and Challenges of ICT-Based Marketing in the Accomodation Sector: A Study of Gurugram (Haryana), India
The ‘Digital India’ campaign of the Indian Government is crucial move to come out with innovative ideas and practical solutions to transforming nation and creating opportunities for all citizens by harnessing digital technologies.
Published in Chapter: Opportunities and Challenges of ICT-Based Marketing in the Accomodation Sector: A Study of Gurugram (Haryana), India; From: Optimizing Digital Solutions for Hyper-Personalization in Tourism and Hospitality
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