Quote by Mr. Anand Navani, Country Manager, Verint Systems India on Smart Cities

Mr. Anand Navani, Country Manager, Verint Systems India:

“This milestone announcement further emphasises the Central Government’s impetus on Smart Cities as the way forward for the urban development of the country. Public private partnership will be key in taking this initiative further, residents along with city leadership will be instrumental in implementing Smart Cities across the country. The element of competition amongst the cities to fulfill the parameters drawn up by the Union government to be amongst the 20 to be chosen for the first phase of funding in 2015-16 will ensure that the state governments actively participate to ensure the success of the same. The guiding principle on which a Smart City is based is to enhance the quality of life of citizens and ensure that all necessary resources are effectively and efficiently utilized – in routine city life or in the event of emergencies. We at Verint Systems have been a part of the Smart City initiative in India from its inception and believe that  this announcement highlight’s the Central Government’s renewed focus and commitment to the cause.”