CONTENTS 1 Chapter 1: Introduction To The Study . 16 1.1. Background Introduction . 16 1.1 Need Of The Study . 17 1.2 Research Problem 18 1.3 Research Question 19 1.4 Research Aim And Objectives 19 1.5 Methodology 20 1.5.1 Timeline And Study Approach 20 1.5.2 Stages Of The Research . 23 1.6 Data Type . 24 1.7 Scope And Limitations 25 2 Chapter 2: Literature Review . 27 2.1 Smart City Concept: The Beginning 27 2.1.1 Global Scenario . 27 2.1.2. Parameter And Indicators 31 2.1.2 Need For Smart Cities . 35 2.2 Overview Of The Smart City Mission India 37 2.2.1 Functions And Roles Of Moud 37 2.2.2. Guideline And Moud Strategy . 38 2.2.3 Review Of The Scc Evaluation Stages . 39 2.3 Concept Of Vulnerability And Resiliency . 44 2.3.1 Defining Parallel Ideas Of Vulnerability And Resiliency 44 2.3.2. Vulnerability In Cities And In Global Purview 51 2.3.3 Vulnerability And Smart City Connections 52 2.3.4 Motivating Case Studies: International And India Recent Events . 52 2.3.5 Conclusions And Learnings 61 3 Chapter 3: Case Study Selection And Description 63 3.1 Overview Of 20 Cities From 1st Phase Of Scc 63 3.1.1. Data Generation And Parameters Selection 64 3.1.2. General Profiling Of Cities On Parameter . 67 3.1.3. Brief Conclusion . 76 3.2 Selecting Vulnerability Parameter . 77 3.2.1 Vulnerability Profiling And Framework 78 3.2.2 Associating Vulnerability With Infrastructure And Environment . 78 3.2.3 Selection Of 3 Proposed Cities 80 3.2.4. Data Sheet And Profile . 83 3.2.5 Comparative Analysis Of Cities . 93 4 Inferences, Conclusions And Recommendations 95 4.1 Inferences And Key Findings . 95 4.2 Conclusion . 98 4.3 Recommendations 99 5 References 104