Mr. Shravan Hardikar is a thought leader and bureaucrat with the Government of India. In his talk, Mr. Shravan will dispel the myths about making a city smart and friendly. This talk leaves a point to ponder in the minds of every smart listener. Shravan Hardikar is a decorated bureaucrat with the Government of India and currently posted in the Pune City. He is a thinker and has studied various cities across the globe to understand what "Smart" City means. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx