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Surat

INDIA

Surat ’ s progress as a smart city has seen the establishment of the Smart City Centre ( SMAC ) which oversees the administration of technologies around the city . Sensors and other systems autonomously collect , compile and send citywide data from each key department to the SMAC . The city aims for 10 % of all electricity used to be sourced from renewables , while usage has been cut by the introduction of efficient LED street lamps . The city also employs renewable water sourcing to mitigate water waste . asia . businesschief . com