Mysuru misses the bus in Smart Cities’ ‘Cycles4Change Challenge’
The Hindu
This despite being recognised as a ‘cycling-friendly’ city
Notwithstanding being recognised as a “cycling-friendly” city, Mysuru has failed to make a headway in the India Cycles4Change Challenge as it is not among the 11 cities that were shortlisted and eligible for the Stage 1 awards from the Centre under the Smart Cities Mission. Mysuru was one among the cities, including six Smart cities, in the State that took part in the initiative for establishing a safe and cycling-friendly city. Bengaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mangaluru, Tumakuru, Davangere, Kalaburagi and Belagavi were the other cities listed in the challenge. Only Bengaluru in the State has made it to the shortlist that was announced recently and is now eligible for an aid of ₹1 crore for improving cycling infrastructure. Three cities in Gujarat and two from Maharashtra have made it to the shortlist.More Related News