Public-Private Partnerships for Smart Cities in India: Survey Findings and Recommended Strategies

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Pranav K. Lende, S.D. Ambadkar

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I6P111

How to Cite?

Pranav K. Lende, S.D. Ambadkar, "Public-Private Partnerships for Smart Cities in India: Survey Findings and Recommended Strategies," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 6, pp. 98-106, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I6P111

Abstract:

Urbanization is identified as a major trend in modern society, driving significant efforts towards the development of efficient and intelligent cities. Due to the scale of this endeavour, collaboration among various stakeholders is essential, as no single entity can address it alone. The rise of smart cities worldwide has prompted intensified research efforts to optimize their functionality. Despite the pivotal role of collaboration, especially through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), in fostering urban progress, the smart city concept often remains somewhat nebulous and aspirational. While PPPs hold the potential for advancing smart city agendas, there remains a dearth of comprehensive studies on these endeavours. Thus, we undertook an extensive survey involving governmental and private entities to gain insights into existing models for smart city development under India's Smart City Mission. Despite the popular appeal of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), urban administrations must judiciously evaluate available options using a method such as Multi-Attribute Utility Analysis (MAUA). This approach involves prioritizing assessment criteria tailored for smart city projects and assessment of procurement options in fulfilling these criteria. A questionnaire survey that engages both public and private sector practitioners. The methodology of MAUA is used for analysis. The findings highlight that not all projects are ideally suited for PPPs, indicating potential disparities between public sector and private sector viewpoints. This underscores the importance of reaching a compromise that accommodates the preferences of both sectors in decision-making. This smart city study has been conducted by synthesizing existing literature and government reports, conducting surveys, analysing the findings, and suggesting modifications based on them.

Keywords:

Urban Infrastructure, Smart City, Public Private Partnership, Government of India, Smart Infrastructure.

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