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ABSTRACT The concept of smart city may vary from person to person, but it is a truth altogether that in the formation of smart city every comprised unit should be made so competent that it must contribute to it accordingly. To have an honor of being called a smart city a city must fulfill certain criteria of different aspects. In the case of India this principle gets a bit difficult. Since, India has a very rich heritage; the responsibility of its citizens becomes intense to preserve its culture, traditions and customs with the modern outlook. The whole intelligentsia will have to unite to comprehend how literacy and literature altogether contribute in the preservation of culture and traditional treasure. Every individual should be aware of not only his rights but also his duties and he must also know that he too is responsible for the mass development. Present paper is an attempt to signify the unique identity of India which lies in its diverse customs and how literature may be helpful in making humans aware of the relevant characteristics of every age. There may be a contradiction because an uneducated person may also be civilized but there can be no argument against the fact that a literary person is aware of his surroundings and thus he may be more responsible stakthe smart city environment. INTRODUCTION As we see there is no universally accepted term used for smart city. Technically, a city can be called smart when investments in human and social capital and traditional (transport) and modern (ICT) communication infrastructure fuel sustainable economic development and a high quality of life, with a wise management of natural resources, through participatory action. Caragliu Njkamp 2009 Human beings are social and literature reflects society and its influence can be observed directly or indirectly on society. But it is also a truth that the concept of smart city may vary to different people from city to

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Literature and the Smart City Concept

Dr. Aparna Sharma Utkarsh School of Management and Technology, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

The concept of smart city may vary from person to person, but it is a truth altogether that in the formation of smart city every comprised unit should be made so competent that it must contribute to it accordingly. To

city a city must fulfill certain criteria of different aspects. In the case of India this principle gets a bit difficult. Since, India has a very rich heritage; the responsibility of its citizens becomes intense to preserve its culture,

oms with the modern outlook. The whole intelligentsia will have to unite to comprehend how literacy and literature altogether contribute in the preservation of culture and traditional treasure. Every individual should be aware of not only his rights but

so his duties and he must also know that he too is responsible for the mass development. Present paper is an attempt to signify the unique identity of India which lies in its diverse customs and how literature may be helpful in making humans aware of the elevant characteristics of every age. There may be a

contradiction because an uneducated person may also be civilized but there can be no argument against the fact that a literary person is aware of his surroundings and thus he may be more responsible stakeholder for

epted term used a city can be called smart

when investments in human and social capital and traditional (transport) and modern (ICT) communication infrastructure fuel sustainable

gh quality of life, with management of natural resources, through

Caragliu Njkamp 2009

Human beings are social and literature reflects society and its influence can be observed directly or indirectly

But it is also a truth that the concept of smart city may vary to different people from city to

city and even country to country, igreat extent on the level of development, resources and reforms. Smart cities focus on their most pressing needs and on the greatest opportunities to improve lives. There is a large range of approaches such as digital and information technologies, urban planning best practices, public private partnerships and policy change to make a difference. But it is very important to put people on the priority. Thoughenvironmentalism remains the dominant ‘alternative model’ of urban design. To inculcate new cultures is one of the relevant factors in the process of being a smart city. For the students of smart city automatically shifts their imagination ultimate work of Thomas More called” UTOPIA” as human efforts are not ample to make a city ideal. Now, this is the point to contemplate whether of an urban utopia is celebrated because it is a fantasy that we can all appreciate without having to create, endorse or understand? It is now enjoyed prbecause it isn’t a reality, but rather way of escaping from the need to confront the challenges involved in actually transcending current limits and changing the world. In fact if we imagine a perfect city it is what we will never get. It is just lUTOPIA which literally means “no place” .Further Francis Bacon wrote “The New Atlantis” which examined the creation of a utopian land where “generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit” are the commonly hequalities of the inhabitants of the mythical island of Bensalem. With the emergence of smart cities, the importance of literacy is being realized. The holy grail of smart cities is an integrated, sustainable approach to improve the efficiency of the city’s operations and the quality of life of citizens. At the heart of the citizens who is the primary beneficiary of smart city initiatives, directly or indirectly.

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city and even country to country, it also depends to a t extent on the level of development, resources

and reforms. Smart cities focus on their most pressing needs and on the greatest opportunities to improve lives. There is a large range of approaches such as

chnologies, urban planning best practices, public private partnerships and policy change to make a difference. But it is very important to put people on the priority. Though, the issue of environmentalism remains the dominant ‘alternative

esign. To inculcate new cultures is factors in the process of being a

the students of literature the concept if smart city automatically shifts their imagination to the ultimate work of Thomas More called” UTOPIA” as

man efforts are not ample to make a city ideal. Now, this is the point to contemplate whether the idea of an urban utopia is celebrated because it is a fantasy that we can all appreciate without having to create, endorse or understand? It is now enjoyed precisely

it isn’t a reality, but rather way of escaping from the need to confront the challenges involved in actually transcending current limits and changing the world. In fact if we imagine a perfect city it is what we will never get. It is just like the concept of UTOPIA which literally means “no place” .Further Francis Bacon wrote “The New Atlantis” which examined the creation of a utopian land where “generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit” are the commonly held

of the inhabitants of the mythical island of

With the emergence of smart cities, the importance of literacy is being realized. The holy grail of smart cities is an integrated, sustainable approach to improve the efficiency of the city’s operations and the quality of life of citizens. At the heart of this vision in the citizens who is the primary beneficiary of smart city initiatives, directly or indirectly. With the

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evolution of society new concepts are emerging constantly, but are also very true that humans have preserved their cultures, too. As it i“Culture is created by us and defines us. It is the embodiment of the distinctive values, traditions and beliefs that make being a country in the 21unique- democratic , diverse, adaptive and grounded in one of the world’s oldest living civilization” (Creative Australia :Australian Government, Literature and literacy share an intimacy asimportant to be literate and from reading literature, one learns a great deal about serendipity and human experience in a way that one can’t get from a coldly ‘scientific’ perspective that is about processes. It is extremely helpful when it is connected with collaborating and communicating, and enables one to understand the implications of what one is doing. Literacy in a developing country like India describes the growth of humans throughout the lifespanscientifically studies human development. These studies include all aspects of human growth i.e. physical, emotional, intellectual, social conservation, perpetual and personality development and thus we see the contribution of literacy and literature is vital in the revival of learning as it marks a different standard to comprehend social evolution. As many literary works have led the society to different social reformations. For instance- “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” written by Ms. Stowe resulted in a movement against slavery in USA and several writers like Dickens, Galsworthy and G.B. Shaw influenced on imposing and eradicating social evils. Indian writers Sharad Chandra Chatterjee tried to break conservatism as regards women in our society. We can never forget the contribution of Mulk Raj Anand, George Bernard Shaw, Galsworthy, Dickens, and George Eliot who attempted to bring social reforms through their writings. Their works compel us to think if reforms can take place with literary works, wunderestimate the power of literature in building a smart city. India has its own cultural history which hasidentity in the world and it should be remembered thatwith the emerging concept of smart cities that cultural heritage must not be disappeared. Integral communication is an essential part of Indian culture. Soirees, gossips, mutual co operation discussions on various spheres of life were the very characteristics of Indian culture which are now almost removed from the existing scenario in the wake of

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new concepts are emerging also very true that humans have

preserved their cultures, too. As it is well said “Culture is created by us and defines us. It is the embodiment of the distinctive values, traditions and beliefs that make being a country in the 21st century

, diverse, adaptive and grounded ng civilization”

(Creative Australia :Australian Government, ,2013).

intimacy as it is very important to be literate and from reading literature, one learns a great deal about serendipity and human

t one can’t get from a coldly ‘scientific’ perspective that is about processes. It is extremely helpful when it is connected with collaborating and communicating, and enables one to understand the implications of what one is doing.

country like India describes the growth of humans throughout the lifespan and scientifically studies human development. These studies include all aspects of human growth i.e. physical, emotional, intellectual, social conservation,

y development and thus we see the contribution of literacy and literature is vital in the revival of learning as it marks a different standard

As many literary works have led the society to different social

“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” written by Ms. Stowe resulted in a movement against

and several writers like Dickens, Galsworthy and G.B. Shaw influenced on imposing

ng social evils. Indian writers Sharad to break conservatism as

We can never forget the contribution of Mulk Raj Anand, George Bernard Shaw, Galsworthy, Dickens, and George Eliot who attempted to bring social reforms through their writings. Their works compel us to think if reforms

works, why should we underestimate the power of literature in building a

ch has its unique identity in the world and it should be remembered that with the emerging concept of smart cities that cultural

e must not be disappeared. Integral communication is an essential part of Indian culture. Soirees, gossips, mutual co operation and general discussions on various spheres of life were the very characteristics of Indian culture which are now almost

from the existing scenario in the wake of

smart cities. The general intformally. Just like the small coffee shop which is known as coffee house culture, the small smart library will serve as a knowledge broker engaged in locating qualified sources of critical knowledge particular problem. It should be noted down that these services may function effectively only in participatory environment. We should keep in mind when forming a layout of a smart city that the concept should bintegrated to its smart people and the most vital aspect of it is the citizens who live and work must be integral to the implementation process too. As the subjects and objects of creative activity which provide space, an audience and a mand their works, they are the examples of creative activity in their own right. The sentence “Education makes one civilized or decent” may have contradictions but literature definitely instills refinement and sophistication towards moral and social responsibiliits relevance, literature should be read with a view to emerge decency, etiquettes and sophistication which are essential to form a city into a smart city.no need to prove this fact as why would anyone question against something especially when it is obviously right. Even if there is any question, then the reply is also very obvious. Hardly, there will be one who doesn’t think that reading about Anna Karenina, the good folk of Middlemarch and Marcel and hifriends expand our imagination and refine ourand social sensibilities. On the other hand, if we take Ramayana for instance it also inspires to do what we are supposed to do and what is our prime duty. analyze literature, it can easily be obsliterature is interpreted as reflecting norms and values, as revealing the ethos of culture, the process of class struggle, and certain types of social “facts”. As in the Absurd dramas (modern genre), it is noticed that social environment is associated with disease and mortality risks, independent of individual risk factors. Loneliness has been depicted as the characteristic of modern society. These factors silently constitute to frustration, disappointment, unhappiness and anxiety in human nature whereas concept of smart city development should be done with mutual effort again the motto of French Revolution, “Equality, Liberty and Fraternityrelevance and in this wayliterature of several ages we may come drawbacks and try to recover them on intellectual basis.

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smart cities. The general interaction is now done Just like the small coffee shop which is

known as coffee house culture, the small smart library will serve as a knowledge broker engaged in locating

fied sources of critical knowledge to solve a particular problem. It should be noted down that these services may function effectively only in participatory

We should keep in mind when forming a layout of a smart city that the concept should be integrated to its smart people and the most vital aspect of it is the citizens who live and work must be integral

process too. As cities are both the subjects and objects of creative activity which provide space, an audience and a market for artists

ir works, they are the examples of creative

makes one civilized or dictions but literature

definitely instills refinement and sophistication and social responsibilities. Considering

its relevance, literature should be read with a view to emerge decency, etiquettes and sophistication which

essential to form a city into a smart city. There is no need to prove this fact as why would anyone

estion against something especially when it is obviously right. Even if there is any question, then the reply is also very obvious. Hardly, there will be one

think that reading about Anna Karenina, the good folk of Middlemarch and Marcel and his friends expand our imagination and refine our moral and social sensibilities. On the other hand, if we take Ramayana for instance it also inspires to do what we are supposed to do and what is our prime duty. If we

it can easily be observed that literature is interpreted as reflecting norms and values,

the ethos of culture, the process of class struggle, and certain types of social “facts”. As in the Absurd dramas (modern genre), it is noticed that

ociated with disease and mortality risks, independent of individual risk factors. Loneliness has been depicted as the dominant characteristic of modern society. These factors silently

disappointment, unhappiness and anxiety in human nature whereas in the modern concept of smart city development should be done with mutual effort again the motto of French Revolution, “Equality, Liberty and Fraternity” finds

this way after deeply analyze literature of several ages we may come to know our drawbacks and try to recover them on intellectual

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Here, this is not emphasized that through literature we should try to be the best but we should try to be like them because no one is looking for perfection and idealism but a stint of our culture in our modern concepts is the very essence of Indian spirit and we should try to save it. Literature has the power to move and fill any heart with empathy and thus literary artists tend to bring out the oddities and dark aspects of life overmuch. Reading literature means that we are trying to focus on the seamy, negative and dark sides of society and being conscious citizens of a smart city it becomes our prior responsibility to remove the eviat our level and try to serve the society without being self centered. Literature may thus be helpful in reducing certain amount of stress in lives and raising the standard of humanity high only then the concept of Smart City can be justified.

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Here, this is not emphasized that through literature we should try to be the best but we should try to be like

s looking for perfection and in our modern

concepts is the very essence of Indian spirit and we Literature has the power to move

and fill any heart with empathy and thus literary ing out the oddities and dark aspects

of life overmuch. Reading literature means that we are trying to focus on the seamy, negative and dark sides

conscious citizens of a smart city it becomes our prior responsibility to remove the evils

and try to serve the society without being Literature may thus be helpful in amount of stress in lives and raising

the standard of humanity high only then the concept

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