Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
3. In the context of Smart Cities Mission, what are Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs)? How can they play a part in improving amenities for people and seamless delivery of services? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri recently announced that Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) have been established in 80 cities selected as part of the Smart Cities Mission, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the ICCCs role in improving urban amenities.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about ICCCs in regard to Smart Cities Mission.
Body:
First, mention the various components of ICCCs – first is bandwidth; second, the sensors and edge devices which record and generate real-time data; third, various analytics which are software that draw on data captured by end devices to generate “intelligence”; fourth is data storage; fifth, the ICCC software.
Next, write about how ICCCs can ensure seamless delivery of services and improving public amenities.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to ensure optimal utilisation of ICCCs.
