VISION:

The vision of Ludhiana City is to provide an enhanced quality of life to its citizens through social well-being, access to
better health and a safe environment with reduced dependence on cars, reduced traffic congestion and better air
quality. To strengthen Ludhiana as a business friendly international manufacturing hub with sustainable infrastructure
that will facilitate job growth for all sections of society; where technology will assist citizens to make their desired
choices for day-to-day activities; where citizens have a choice of multiple modes of mobility; where education,
sanitation and public health facilities are easily accessible & available; where environment and depleting natural
resources are preserved leading to a vibrant urban environment.

Issues: But in spite of its strengths and strong traditional and multicultural core the city the city is facing some major
threats since the last few decades in terms of climate control, pollution, high vehicle ownership, health, aging
infrastructure, deteriorating lifestyles of residents as well as challenges related to governance and control.

Aim: The proposal aims at addressing some of these key challenges, turn weaknesses into strengths and leveraging
technology and smart tools for facilitating the recommended developments. Ludhiana City will also focus on
increasing its dependence on renewable sources of energy (solar) which will align with Indias pledge CoP21 to draw
40% of its electricity demand from renewables by 2030. As part of this proposal Ludhiana has planned to increase the
share of solar energy by at least 10% by 2020 in its area based development while aligning with Solar City Mission.

The goals and sub goals for Ludhiana Smart City have emerged out of these unique challenges that the city
faces. Some of the strategic goals are listed below:

1. RE-DISCOVER THE BICYCLE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

2. ENHANCE HEALTH + WELLNESS OF CITIZENS

3. REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION

4. CLEAN + GREEN THE CITY

5. ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY

6. ENABLE E-GOVERNANCE

7. PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FUTURE

The city of Ludhiana offers great opportunities for short-term and long-term improvements with the given blueprint
which outlines an augmentation of existing conditions in an incremental approach.