New Delhi:National Geographic will release a documentary 'The Next Frontier: India’s Smart Cities' in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Saturday.
Premiering on Independence Day, at 6 pm on National Geographic, the film captures the impact of Smart Cities Mission in the life of a common man, while promising to leave the entire nation with pride.
Also, it meticulously chronicles the journey of four lighthouse Smart Cities to highlight the importance of ground-breaking innovation to build a stronger nation.
The 44-minute film will focus on four cities (Surat, Visakhapatnam, Pune and Varanasi) as they present exemplary initiatives and lead the way in various spheres including inter alia: infrastructure, transportation, technology, renewable energy, and restoration and preservation of ancient heritage.
The film offers a unique insight into these four exceptional cities as they rise to face the challenges of progressive India by thinking smartly.
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"We hope this National Geographic film deepens the understanding of India's Smart Cities Mission to the world. India is at the cusp of rapid urbanization and our Smart cities are harbinger of new ideas and transformative thinking in India’s urban journey. This film captures a snapshot of their work," said, Durga Shanker Mishra (IAS), Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Talking about the film, Anuradha Aggarwal, Head - Infotainment, English, and Kids, Star India, said, "In our upcoming film 'The Next Frontier: India’s Smart Cities', we will showcase a national initiative that has transformed the lives of people across four lighthouse cities. Despite the burgeoning population, India has been at the centre of this paradigm of development. Viewers will learn about how innovation and technology are catalyzing the growth of our nation and playing an instrumental role in preparing for the needs of the coming future."
