The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) & Exhibitions India Group are pleased to invite you to the 4th Smart Cities India 2018 expo from 23rd – 25th May 2018 in New Delhi, India. This Mega Event incorporates five expos with the view to develop attractive, safe and smart cities that evoke pride, passion and a sense of belonging among citizens:

Developing citizen friendly and economically viable cities is an urban initiative by the Government of India. Cities are engines of economic growth and with the rapid rise in the proportion of people living in urban areas, there is an increasing requirement for sustainable cities. Hence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission of Smart Cities is intended to transform the lives and living conditions of the citizens of the country.

Recognizing smart cities as an important platform to drive progressive change, the 4th Smart Cities India 2018 Expo will be supported by 4 other co-located expos to create "One Mega Event". Please find attached the brochure for more information.

For any additional information/queries regarding the event, please contact:

Mr. Arun Singh
Manager - Exhibitions India Group
C-103, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi 110 020, India
Tel: +91 11 4279 5033 | Mobile: +91 7827 855 273
Email: aruns@eigroup.in | www.exhibitionsindia.com

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