Feasibility analysis of Kalyan-Dombivli smart city using analytic hierarchy process

Abstract

A Smart City is a complex mesh of systems across sectors based on providing basic amenities to its citizens 24*7 with all-inclusive policy and eco-friendly measures. The twin cities of Kalyan-Dombivli, designated as smart city by central government were selected from Maharashtra. The cities falls within the Thane District under the jurisdiction of Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation with an areal extent of 39.44 sq. Km. This ancient city has a glorious history, rich heritage and culture. Implementation of information technology in the governance and dissemination of its functions would play a significant role in creation of a smart city. It is also necessary to understand the existing conditions, in terms of physical characteristics of the land, its infrastructure that will eventually lead the city to become smart. A clear picture of this analysis was brought out by making use of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique and weighted overlay technique in a GIS Environment. The results, highlight those wards with the highest and least propensity to becoming smart.