Team Herald
PANJIM: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd (IPSCDL) has informed that they are in process of planning universal footpaths which will be accessible to all, including the differently abled.
“We had several consultative meetings with the people and we continue to have these meetings. We have to deliver what the people want. We are striving to serve the city from the weakest point. For instance, we are planning universal footpaths which will be accessible to all, including the differently abled.” Said IPSCDL Director Sidharth Kuncalienker
He said, “The emphasis on improving the basic amenities in Panaji can’t be missed. We want to fulfill core priorities which affect the common man and not just have nice public spaces. We want to give adequate water, uninterrupted power to the people. We want the city to be safe, especially the women, children and the elderly. We want the garbage to be disposed in a proper way. We want to make Panaji a healthy city.”
IPSCDL MD and CEO Swayandipta Pal Chaudhuri said that oone of the most vital components of Smart City Panaji is going to be the heritage conservation.
“Panaji can’t be compared with the other places in the country and says that the capital city of Goa is very different in terms of its aesthetic nature and the interventions required. Our idea of smartness is not by changing or not by moving into concrete buildings and structures. It is very important that Goa’s original heritage and character is maintained.” Chaudhuri said
Meanwhile, IPSCDL has also been thinking about mobility within the city and are planning for an outer loop.
“We are trying to bring some buses in the city, eco-friendly buses, to ensure that at least the major areas of Panaji are covered and people can get from origin to destination in a time-bound manner. We are also building the infrastructure for a by-cycle sharing system.” informed the CEO and MD.
