Being one of the oldest and largest cities in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad is also developed and commercialized city. Being the first city to be on the main route on the way to Uttar Pradesh from our national capital i.e. New Delhi, It is often referred as the "Gateway of UP". One of the most well planned cities in terms of industrialization in the state, the city of Ghaziabad is the administrative headquarters for Ghaziabad District.

With a population of close to 47 Lacs as per the 2011 survey, the Ghaziabad District represents the 2.33% of the overall people living in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The literacy rate of Ghaziabad is as high as 91% witch marks the city to be referred as the "Oxford of the North". There has been a growth of close to 47% in the population since the census of 2001 and that is primarily due to all the industrialization in the and people moving in from various parts of the country.

Being a part of the ever so happening NCR in northern India, it has picked up its speed and style when is comes to lifestyle and day to day living. With all the corporate coming into the city, the educated workforce of the city has witnessed a rise of the per capita income in turn helping them for the betterment of their lifestyle. The city of Ghaziabad is into the urban culture of fashion, beauty parlors, gymnasium on a regular basis in order to stay fit amongst various other lifestyle choices. Ghaziabad also has some prominent malls which brings people even from Delhi to shop in those malls. Ghaziabad is wall connected with the NCR by means of public transport like buses, autos and metro rail. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
Due to all the industrialization and commercial growth, the city of Ghaziabad has appealed people from various parts of the nation for employment option hence making it a thorough cosmopolitan city. The generic language spoken in the city is Hindi. Primarily known as a manufacturing city. Ghaziabad had its major growth in terms of business and economy due to the same. later on, due the development of infrastructure and educational facilities, a lot of enhancement was seen in other sector like IT, Oil, Gas, Textile and heavy machinery amongst others.

Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation is preparing the Smart City Proposal with plan to provide smart solutions to the city and welcomes the citizens of Ghaziabad to post their views, opinions, thoughts and plans on smart solutions for their needs related to water supply, sanitation, solid waste management, storm water drainage, waste water management, affordable housing, energy efficiency, use of renewable and solar energy, non-motorized transport, underground electric cabling, open space development, safety, healthcare, education, culture and heritage, public transport, key infrastructure such as pedestrian walkways, cycle tracks, roads, underpasses, Fly overs, services such as e-governance tools etc.

Inputs from citizens is important for framing a vision for Ghaziabad and to get selected as one among the top 20 cities in the first year, in the Smart City Challenge round.

Kindly, post your views and ideas till 2nd December, 2015.