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You can either comment on the webpage of the stories, or mail at [email protected] Editorial Uttar Pradesh Transforming toUrban be ‘Aatmanirbhar’development all set to reach the next level Indiain Karnataka is en-route to become ‘Aatmanirbhar’ and the process of its transformation isKarnataka underway. is onThe a rapidPrime urbanisation Minister Narendra path with anModi-led increasing Government number of people of India has MAGAZINE beenmigrating actively to towns driving and the cities country across towardsthe state seekinga better better future job opportunitiesahead. From coming It compiles ICT-related advancements upand with facilities schemes in urban to increase areas. Today, the Bangalorefarmers’ incomedistrict alone by two accounts folds forto morebuilding an being introduced, exercised by than 15 percent of the state’s total population. various government organisations via ecosystem adaptive enough to support businesses for holistic upliftment of the eGovernance module. economy,The accelerating there are growth many in such urban initiatives population thatof Karnataka are transforming has put aIndia. heavy demand on all kinds of urban infrastructure and services, and the Government of Karnataka has been continuously striving to ensure that equitable and NEWS Bringingholistic inurban the spotlight,development the transformationcommensurate with of Uttarthe rapid Pradesh, growth Elets in urbanTechnomedia population, so that good quality of life can be provided to the citizens. Dealing with various key developments Pvt. Ltd. In association with the Department of MSME and Export Promotion, and policy-related decisions that GovernmentKarnataka is oflooking Uttar forward Pradesh to isestablishing organising smart the ‘Uttar and sustainable Pradesh citiesVirtual by Samvad’. define Indian governance style at large, leveraging its world-leading ICT infrastructure; developing quality healthcare this section throws light on the most Theservices one-day and virtualeducation summit sector; is establishingto be graced high-quality by the presence urban housing of Shri and Sidharth important aspects. Nathrelated Singh, infrastructure Hon’ble Ministerof sanitation for andMSME waste & management;Export Promotion, improving Government quality of Uttarof water Pradesh and its supplyas the inChief cities Guest.and towns The across key theme the state, of theand providingsummit is 24x7 how Uttar power supply and world-class communication infrastructure to its citizens. WEBSITE Pradesh is spearheading to transform into ‘Aatmanirbhar Uttar Pradesh’. With a reach of sixty lakhs, the website 'Karnataka Smart Cities Investment Summit' is being organised at a time when is pushing the Digital India campaign of the Government of Karnataka is looking to bolster investments in Smart City the Government of India. It highlights Thisdevelopment issue of the projects eGov in Magazine’s the seven citiesCover selected Story - inUP three Bolstering phases MSMEsunder the & Rural various dimensions of anything and IndustriesSmart Cities For Mission. Economic Recovery detail out how the Government of Uttar everything related to the changing This special souvenir, conceptualised by the Government of Karnataka in trends of governance in India . Pradesh has been proactive in rolling out various schemes and programmes to association with Elets Technomedia, is being launched at the summit to help support the small businesses and local productions in the state. The interview the readers gain useful insights into the various challenges and opportunities EVENT REPORTS ofavailable Shri Navneet in Karnataka's Sehgal, smart Additional cities through Chief expert Secretary, articles, interviewsMSME and of Export Promotion,policymakers Governmentand industry ofleaders. Uttar It Pradeshwill also highlighton ODOP—Fostering various initiatives Local Arts, This segment narrates the discussions taken by the government in the urban development sector in Karnataka. and deliberations of participants at the Crafts, and Traditional Skills gives an insight of the UP government’s mission is occasional conferences held nationally toThe encourage cover story people of this specialto focus issue on of local eGov arts, highlights crafts that and how traditional the Government skills, which or internationally. of Karnataka has been taking initiatives on policy front by rolling out innovative canschemes improve aiming income for betterment at the localof urban level poor, and women, increase and generalthe contribution citizens of handicraftsand improving in the mechanisms economic growthfor measuring of the State. city performance,A special feature analysing on Khadi and CASE STUDIES Villagetrends, Industries improving Boardgovernance, bring promotingin UP Government’s transparency aimand toaccountability create maximum against the set global standards. The magazine carries interviews of Anjum It deals with in-depth detail of various employment opportunities by establishing a small industry with low capital projects being implemented in any Parvez, Secretary, Urban Development