Urbanisation, an irreversible fact, brings with it problems of acute resource crunch, nasty impacts on the environment, climate change and extreme weather. To correct this situation, we need a city that offers sustainable environment through smart, technologically driven solutions and facilitates the interaction of its citizens with its administration; where open information is available in real time. Assured water and electricity supply, smart waste management, efficient urban mobility, robust IT connectivity, e-governance, safety and security of citizens are few of the pluses of residing in a city that is futuristic.