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The ambitious Smart Digital Kiosk project in Smart City Bhubaneswar has allegedly turned into a symbol of failed execution, as most of the kiosks installed across the state capital since 2019 now lie defunct and neglected.
Under the Smart City Mission, 75 kiosks were set up at prominent locations like Vani Vihar, Shishu Bhavan Chhak, OCAC Tower, and Niladri Vihar Park along Janpath Road. Of these, 25 kiosks were installed on key roads while the remaining 50 were spread across various wards. Some were solar-powered.
Each kiosk, costing around Rs 10 lakh, was equipped with large touchscreens and applications that allowed citizens to book ...