ADB said that India is committed to support smart cities

"ADB is also firmly committed to supporting India's 100 smart city planning using technology and intelligent systems to enhance the urban services for the poor, including health and affordable transportation," he said at the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2015.

In order to make the city greener, they must become more energy efficient, and by promoting the intelligent use of low-carbon development and effective use of land and water resources, he added.

"They need more investment in mass public transport systems and better waste and wastewater management, transportation systems need to be better integrated."

He said policymakers should consider more flexible natural disasters and climate change risks to make urban design and urban infrastructure while.

"Relatively small upfront investment can save lives, and to avoid large-scale infrastructure reconstruction and rehabilitation expenses," he said.

Asia, Nakao said that the need to combat climate change in infrastructure investment more, such as expanding the drainage system in the city, viaducts and larger stormwater detention reservoir in order to adapt to changes in rainfall.

ADB, climate risk screening all investment projects.

"...... Inclusive, green and resilient city needs better management and more efficient organization. Greater use of integrated urban planning, better use of land, more timely investment, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, are essential, "he said.

For example, they may consider the development of new financial instruments to better mobilize local resources-- mechanisms such as municipal bonds and public-private partnerships (PPP), he added.

SOURCE : WEB