Puri for using technology to improve ease of living

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 7

“The ease of living has a strong focus on technology but it is not exclusively centered on it. Technology will enhance citizen participation, improve provision of basic services and infrastructure and make areas more livable” said Hardeep Puri, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, at a function here last evening.

Stressing on the aspects relating to ease of living particularly for the poor, women, elderly and differently abled people, Puri said all people should be able to enjoy a clean and sustainable environment.

Focusing on the ultimate aim for improving the ease of living, and consequently the quality of life for every city-dweller, the minister said all initiatives, missions, and programmes ultimately are aimed in that direction. “Smart solutions for cities, such as surveillance systems lead to greatly reduced crime and improved safety of residents particularly women. City-wide Wi-Fi networks improve communication among citizens, he said.