India, April 12 -- Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand, is at a crossroads, facing various social, physical, geographical, and ecological challenges. As the city expands to rurban and peripheral areas, urban development and land use policies need review and necessary changes. A rapidly growing urban population and rising housing and infrastructural needsnecessitate a shift from old policies to more adaptable ones to make Ranchi a liveable city and pave the way for it to become a smart city.
We forget that to make Ranchi a smart city, we need to first make ita liveablecity by providing adequate housing, water, healthcare, schools, public spaces, and recreational facilities. The lack of a plan or roadmap for the development of Ranchi has l...