QUALITY OF LIFE
Providing better quality of life in cities
It is universally recognized, the important role that quality of life indicators play in attracting investments and retaining talents in a state. Several recent state comparisons have also highlighted the urgent need to integrate industrial development with aspects of urban development that ensure a good living experience of both professionals and investors as an important criterion for determination of investment locations. For this, it is proposed that a series of quality of life indicators will be identified for regular monitoring to ensure that development takes place in this area concurrent to the needs of advanced industrial infrastructure.
Parameters for urban upgradation : From the viewpoint of Investors
Suggested parameters for monitoring and urban upgradation are:
- Quality of education facilities in all major cities
- Daily commute experience within the city and the adjoining areas
- Green ambience and pollution free environment
- Entertainment, amusement, golf course, local tourist spots and picnic facilities
- Quality healthcare facilities, health clubs, resorts & joggers’ parks
- Cosmopolitan and liberal atmosphere
- Overall competitive cost of living index
- Intellectual stimulus for professionals
- Facilities for short term advanced courses in specialized areas available in cities for professionals
- Broadband connectivity in line with global standards
- Modern airports and railway stations
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Develop model cities in Gujarat
The Government plans to develop model cities in the state comparable to other good cities in the world, in the coming years with consideration of the above factors. The Government attaches greater importance to this initiative, which will result in multi-dimensional benefits.
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