Smart Township Parameters for ITP

• Smart Township Parameters apply to Integrated Township Projects (ITP)
• ITP should be a complete, modern, sustainable, safe, and technology-driven city

Smart Transport & Mobility

• Smart transport systems to stations (rail/bus) are needed, such as private bus service or partnerships
• Intelligent Traffic Management Systems are implemented, like signal sensing and real-time updates
• No-vehicle zones are designated, meaning roads exclusively for pedestrians
• Smart Parking Systems providing real-time space information are used

Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities

• Footpaths of 2 meters width on both sides of roads with 12m width, are required
• Cycle tracks with a minimum width of 3 meters in the entire township, are necessary

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

• 10% of energy requirements must be met through non-conventional sources like solar energy
• Use of Solar Water Heating Systems, Solar Lamps, and Solar Pumps
• Energy Efficient Street Lighting Systems are a must

Water Efficiency & Reuse

• Mandatory Rainwater Harvesting System
• Recycled Water usage & Double Plumbing System are required using separate pipelines for clean and used water

Smart Infrastructure & Safety

• CCTV Surveillance with Central Control Room is a requirement, for the entire township
• Citizen Participation System with Mobile App & Online Grievance System, is used
• Emergency Response Centre consolidates all emergency services
• Urban Design Plans, e-DCR System, & GIS Based Utility Mapping are used
• Mandatory creation of 3D Building Maps

Environment Monitoring & Green Standards

• Usage of Real-Time Environmental Monitoring System for air, noise, water etc
• Green Building Norms should be implemented using the guiding principles of Smart City during construction

MPSC ATP Level MCQs Answers

• Minimum footpath width on roads with 12m right-of-way (ROW) is 2 meters
• Minimum cycle track width required is 3 meters
• minimum 10% of the energy should be received from non-conventional sources
• Double plumbing and water recycling are mandatory for water efficiency
• Smart Parking systems involve real-time parking space updates
• Online grievance redressal and citizen participation system is mandatory
• GIS (Geographic Information System) is used to prepare utility network maps
• Emergency response centers coordinate all infrastructural emergencies
• Environmental rating required for infrastructure is Green Building norms as per Smart City Guidelines
• Project Proponent or Agency with Tie-Up is responsible for transport system tie-up to the nearest station