This book brings together technical expertise, best practices, case studies and ground-level application of the ideas for empowering the rural population of the world to live economically prosperous, environmentally sustainable, and socially progressive lives, on par or comparable with the quality of life enjoyed by the global urban population. The idea of Smart Villages takes on greater urgency in light of the investments made in this millennium on Smart Cities, taking advantage of the technological advances, particularly in digital connectivity. These investments have and will continue to expand the urban-rural divide, unless similar investments are made in the villages as well. The book provides a much-needed guide for a holistic development of a Smart Village, by defining the need, developing the framework, and describing the delivery, complete with successful case studies. Contributors to the book, from Canada, USA, Africa and India bring years of academic, industry and governmental experience, including organization of several Smart Village conferences. The knowledge base in the book will be of great value to anyone interested in or active in rural planning, including governmental and non-governmental organizations, industrial solution providers, public healthcare professionals, public policy professionals and students, as well as rural communities around the world.
- Consolidates all the aspects of creating/developing a Smart Village;
- Delivers an effective tool-kit for practitioners in the area of Smart Villages;
- Provides a policy-based framework for the development of an ideal Smart Village;
- Illustrates, through case studies, the fulfillment of key requirements of a Smart Village;
- Brings together experts from around the world to share their vision of a Smart Village;
- Highlights the importance of balancing development with social/gender equity and cultural traditions.
Introduction.- Part
1. Defining the Need.
Chapter
1. Setting the
Scene.
Chapter
2. Smart Village-Concepts and Intended Benefits.- Chaper
3.
Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide.
Chapter
4. An Ideal Smart Village
Methodology, Parameters and Metrics.
Chapter 5. Ensuring a Sustainable
Development Ecosystem.
Chapter
6. Preserving Indigenous Traditions and
Values.- Part II. Buidling the Framework.
Chapter 7.Governance Aspects of a
Smart Village Developed Economy.
Chapter
8. Decentralizing towards Good
Governance at the Grassroots.
Chapter
9. Components of an Ontology for a
Smart Village.
Chapter
10. A Blueprint for Rural Public Health.
Chapter
11. Socio-Economic Conceptualization of Smart Villages.
Chapter
12. Smart
Villages Indian Realities, Opportunities and Way Forward.
Chapter
13.
Leveraging Physical, Digital and Knowledge Connectivity for Smart Villages.-
Chapter
14. An Appropriate Technology for Value Addition in Rural Indian
Villages.
Chapter
15. The Role of Skills Development in Smart Villages.-
Chapter
16. Financing and Development of a Smart Village.- Part III. The
Enablers-Delivery and Case Studies.
Chapter
17. Smart Village The Canadian
Experience.
Chapter
18. Strengthening Rural Economy through Farmer Producer
Companies.
Chapter
19. Resources and Agriculture - Smart Village Enablers in
African Smart Villages.
Chapter
20. Clean Water Supply in Rural Odisha A
Case Study.
Chapter 21.Sustainable Water for Smart Villages A Case Study.-
Chapter
22. Value Added Options in Agriculture in Smart Villages.
Chapter
23. A Healthcare Case Study from Botswana, Africa.
Chapter
24. Smart Health
and Wellness Promoting Villages A Case Study from India.
Chapter
25. Lessons from Distance Healthcare Delivery Case Study - India.
Chapter
26. A Rural Nurse-led Public Health Case Study in Tamil Nadu, India.
Chapter
27.Cloud-based Solutions for Education and Skill Development Botswana.-
Chapter
28. Pan-African E-Network A Distance Education Case Study.
Chapter
29. Implementing Appropriate Technology for Empowerment of Women in Indian
Villages A Case Study.
Chapter 30. A Unique Smart Village for People with
Different Abilities.
Chapter
31. Preserving Traditions in a Smart Village
A Pan-African Perspective.
Chapter
32. COVID-19 Implications of the
Pandemic in the 21st Century.
Chapter
33. Going Forward.
Dr. V.I. Lakshmanan is Vice-Chair and CEO of Process Research ORTECH Inc. and Adjunct Professor, University of Toronto in Canada.
Dr. Arun Chockalingam is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine and Global Health at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto in Canada
Dr. Kumar Murty is Director, Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, and Professor of Mathematics at the University of Toronto in Canada.
Mr. S. Kalyanasundaram is a Former Telecom Executive and Former Executive Director at the Canada India Foundation.
