Bhubaneswar: In a significant honour, Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar on Wednesday received the ‘Best Smart City in Eastern Region’ award at the India Smart Cities Conclave 2023.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award highlighting the capital city’s unwavering dedication to innovation, sustainability and inclusive urban development, sources said.
This apart, Bhubaneswar received the ‘Partner MSI Award,’ presented to Honeywell Automation for their outstanding contributions to the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited project. Honeywell’s commitment to innovation and excellence in advancing smart city initiatives has made a significant impact on the community.
The award ceremony was held during the India Smart Cities Conclave 2023 in Indore in Madhya Pradesh. A delegation comprising Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Subhendu Sahu and Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) General Manager Subrat Kumar Behera received the awards. The event was attended by representatives of BMC, BSCL, and Honeywell.
The Smart Cities Conclave 2023 brought together government officials, urban planners, industry leaders, and experts from across India. The conclave served as a crucial platform for stakeholders to converge and foster discussions on state-of-the-art strategies and innovations within the realm of smart cities.
