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[Audio] . What is a smart city? A Smart City is the integration of technology into a strategic approach to sustainability. 21st Century has brought with it a new global trend of "sustainable urban development" and this concept adds new dimensions to urbanization which require a quick need to upgrade existing cities. The concept of a smart city is a relatively new one. Throughout the years, with the significant contribution from various technologies like computer science, information technology, remote sensing, advance multimedia world etc. But the question is HOW WE CAN LIVE A SMART LIFE? Need for smart city? Rapid urbanisation: •By 2030, 60% of worlds population is expected to live in cities results in heavy strain on energy, transportation, water, building and public spaces. •Increasing need is the being felt for smart city which are both efficient, sustainable and Can generate economic prosperity & social well being. Seurce: smartcities.gov.in.