- Shri Hardeep S Puri, MoS (I/C), Housing and Urban Affairs launched the ‘EatSmart Cities Challenge’ and ‘Transport 4 All Challenge’ at an online event on 15 April 2021.
EatSmart Cities Challenge:
The ‘Eat Right India’ movement has initiated by FSSAI under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
It aims to inspire Smart Cities to develop a plan that supports a healthy, safe and sustainable food environment supported by institutional, physical, social, and economic infrastructure along with the application of ‘smart’ solutions to combat food related issues.
At the end of first phase of the challenge, 11 cities will be selected to be deeply involved for an extended period to implement their vision.
Transport 4 All (T4All) Challenge:
The ‘Transport 4 All challenge’ has been launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in collaboration with ITDP (Institute for Transportation and Development Policy).
It aims to develop digital solutions that will make public transport safe, affordable, comfortable, and reliable for all.
The Transport4All through Digital Innovation Challenge comprises three stages:
- Stage I- Problem Identification
- Stage II- Solution Generation
- Stage III- Pilot Testing