As soon as the new CEO of Smart City took charge, the District Magistrate (DM) cracked down on officials and engineers, demanding strict adherence to contract agreements and financial regulations.

Savin Bansal, the newly appointed CEO of Smart City Limited, wasted no time in getting things moving. He called a meeting right away and made it clear that he was serious about accountability and transparency. He wanted to see things done right, especially when it came to contracts and money. He told the Assistant Chief Officer of Smart City that their goal was to change people’s perception of the Smart City project. They needed to deliver projects that met people’s expectations, no ifs, ands, or buts. When it came to the green building project, the CEO wasn’t happy with the responses from the CPWD engineers. They seemed to be dodging questions about the work plan and the labor plan. He demanded more detailed information, including locations and geo-tagging, and wanted to see weekly reports on Google Sheets. The CEO also insisted on strict oversight of the Smart City buses. He wanted to see verification reports from the ARTO and the AGM of Smart City before any payments were made. He also wanted GPS data for each bus and regular monitoring of their operations. He even asked the public to report any buses that weren’t running on schedule to the Smart City toll-free number.

The CEO wasn’t taking any chances with the high-tech digital devices installed at the bus stops. He wanted a joint verification report from the AGM of IT and the DDMO before approving any payments. He also wanted to see progress on the ambitious project to improve traffic management and intersections. He was determined to bring the project to life and make sure it reflected the local culture and traditions. He had already secured funding for the project, and it would now be developed under the Smart City initiative. The CEO was also committed to ensuring that education wasn’t disrupted by budget constraints. He approved the maintenance contract for the equipment in the smart schools on the spot. He also approved payments for the electricity bills of the smart schools and gave the go-ahead for the installation of solar panels. Finally, the CEO made sure that all the smart toilets operated by Smart City Limited were open to the public. He wanted to make sure that everyone had access to these facilities and that none of them were closed. The District Magistrate and CEO of Smart City Limited demanded a comprehensive report on the current status of all cameras under the Smart City project. This report should include the location and geo-tagging of any malfunctioning cameras, along with a detailed explanation of the reason for their failure. Officials explained that the cameras had been affected by a malware virus attack. The CEO stressed that a multi-million dollar project should have better security measures in place to prevent such attacks. The AGM of Finance and the AGM of IT were instructed to prepare a joint report outlining the complete details of the camera failures. All cameras under the police department were ordered to be integrated with the Integrated Command and Control System. Smart City officials were instructed to coordinate with the Senior Superintendent of Police and the Superintendent of Police (Traffic) to ensure this integration.

The Assistant Chief Officer of Smart City Limited was also instructed to ensure that all Smart Toilets built under the project were in good condition and accessible to the public. They were to ensure that no toilets were found closed during inspections, and to submit a report with photographs detailing the current state of the toilets. The CEO also announced that funding had been secured for an ambitious project to improve traffic management and intersections within the city. The project would incorporate local culture and traditional styles. The officials were instructed to start working on this project immediately after a presentation of the plan. The CEO also ordered that payments for Smart City buses would only be made after verification reports from the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) and the AGM of Smart City were received. Officials were also required to submit GPS data for the buses and monitor their operations. The public was urged to report any buses not running on schedule to the Smart City toll-free number. The CEO also ordered that the functionality of the 66 high-tech digital devices installed at the 66 bus stops under the Smart City project be verified by the AGM of IT and the Deputy Director of Municipal Administration (DDMO). Payment for these devices would only be made after this joint verification report was submitted. The CEO further instructed officials to immediately begin work on improving the areas around Max Hospital to the Mussoorie Diversion, Dila Ram Chauk, Sai Mandir Crossing, and the roads leading to the Clock Tower. This work would include the installation of stop signs, zebra crossings, speed breakers, and other necessary infrastructure. Short-term drainage work from Prince Chauk to Lal Pul and the ISBT was also ordered. Long-term drainage work would be handled by the relevant agencies. The meeting was attended by the Chief Development Officer, Abhinav Shah, the Additional Chief Executive Officer of Smart City Limited, Tirath Pal Singh, the AGM of Smart City, Krishna Chamola, and other officials and representatives from related companies.