How Technology Is Shaping the Cities of Tomorrow

By A S Keshav, CEO- KS Smart Solutions

Urban management and defence training in India are increasingly relying on technology driven solutions to improve efficiency, safety operational effectiveness. AI, IoT VR are now being integrated into city operations, law enforcement, correctional facilities and defence training programs. These technologies provide real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and immersive simulation environments, enabling authorities to respond more effectively to complex challenges.

The Chennai Mega City initiative represents one of India’s significant urban technology deployments. The project integrates multiple smart solutions across municipal services, including surveillance, traffic management, water monitoring and environmental tracking. Centralized command and control centers serve as the hub for real-time monitoring, data aggregation decision making.

For traffic management, the project employs intelligent transport systems that use AI algorithms to optimize traffic signal timings, monitor congestion and detect traffic violations. In utilities, IoT-enabled smart water monitoring systems continuously track ...