UK has expressed its keenness to actively participate in the government´s ambitious project to develop smart cities across India. UK International Development Secretary Priti Patel has reportedly said that India´s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deeply ambitious and wants him to be successful when it comes to the delivery of smart cities, further adding that UK has the assistance and expertise to really add value. Meeting the challenges of urabanisation, getting India ready for the bigger picture, the preparedness and responses is absolutely crucial; hence, bringing expertise is one aspect to that. Patel is also known to have met with Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu and announced that UK will share its skills and expertise to drive forward India´s vision for new smart cities and boost opportunities for new businesses.
