The Asian Smart Cities Research and Innovation Network (ASCRIN), worth Rs. 650 mn and developed by La Trobe University along with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and BITS, Pilani, aims to build a critical mass of resources and targeted research strength to impact sustainability and efficiency across Asia.Contact: Abhay Karandikar, Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.Address: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kalyanpur, Kanpur-208 016.Tel: 0512-259 7220. E-mail: director@iitk.ac.inWebsite: www.iitk.ac.in